Parks & Trails in North Oakville
North Oakville places a big emphasis on outdoor living and recreation. With over 900 hectares of protected green space, including the Natural Heritage System (NHS), residents have plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature.
- Parks and Trails: Every neighbourhood has or will have its own parks and trails, which connect to larger green corridors and the NHS. Highlights include woodlands, fields, watercourses, and valleys that create a beautiful backdrop for daily life.
- Stormwater Management Ponds: These ponds are integrated into the neighbourhoods, serving as both functional water management systems and aesthetic features.
- Community Parks: Larger parks have or will offer amenities like sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas, giving families and individuals plenty of space to relax and play.
A couple of the larger, currently built parks include George Savage Park and Isaac Park, but you can find smaller parkettes and ponds throughout North Oakville.
For trails, there is the Shannon Creek North Trail as well as the East Morrison Creek Trail Rainbow with plenty more to come.
Sports & Recreation in North Oakville
Bookending each part of North Oakville are two sports complexes – the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex and the Ninth Line Sports Park.
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
The Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, located at 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard, is Oakville’s premier destination for sports and community events. Already a hub for ice sports and recreation, it’s set to become even more impressive with a major expansion underway, transforming it into a state-of-the-art recreation and culture hub for North Oakville.
Currently, the facility offers four ice pads, including an Olympic-sized rink with seating for 1,500 spectators, three NHL-sized rinks, and two shooter pads for training. It’s also home to the Oakville Blades Junior ‘A’ hockey team and Skate Oakville, making it a go-to spot for both competitive and recreational players. Visitors can also take advantage of amenities like Corbett’s Source for Sports for gear, Puckz Pub for a full-service dining experience, and Puckz on the Fly for quick snacks.
The expansion, scheduled for completion in 2025, is designed to meet the needs of the growing North Oakville community. The new recreation and culture complex will feature flexible multi-use spaces for programs and activities catering to all ages and abilities.
The design prioritizes accessibility with barrier-free spaces and incorporates renewable energy technologies to align with Oakville’s climate action goals. A modern library will be a standout feature, offering innovative spaces for learning, creativity, and community gatherings, alongside multipurpose rooms and the latest technology.
The surrounding park will also see upgrades, including facilities for year-round use and outdoor spaces designed for physical activity, play, and community engagement.
Ninth Line Sports Park
The Ninth Line Sport Park is technically in Mississauga but it’s right beside residents living in Joshua Meadows, so it’ll be more convenient to access than the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.
The park offers a variety of amenities, including:
- Sports Fields: Two lit artificial turf soccer fields, one equipped with a seasonal dome
- Playground and Splash Pad: Features modern play structures and water play areas.
- Skate Park and Multi-Purpose Court: Designed for skateboarding and various court sports.
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment and Trails: Suitable for all ages, offering opportunities for exercise and leisurely walks.
Urban Cores and Amenities
North Oakville balances suburban living with urban conveniences. Urban cores along Dundas Street and Trafalgar Road have or will feature mixed-use developments that include retail, dining, entertainment, and cultural spaces. These areas will also serve as hubs for employment, with plans for a life sciences centre near the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.
Smaller neighbourhood centres within each community have or will provide day-to-day essentials like grocery stores and services, ensuring residents don’t have to travel far for their needs. Urban squares within these centres will act as gathering places, hosting events and creating opportunities for social interaction.
As of now, you can access tons of major retail all along Dundas Street including all the major retailers in the “Uptown Core” located near Dundas & Trafalgar. There’s no shortage of options here. It’s definitely the most amenity-rich area of Oakville and possibly all of Oakville.
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) is located at 3001 Hospital Gate in Oakville, Ontario, and is a full-service acute care community hospital operated by Halton Healthcare. The hospital opened on December 13, 2015, replacing the original facility on Reynolds Street.
OTMH offers a wide range of services, including 24/7 emergency care, maternal newborn and pediatrics, surgery, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, mental health, rehabilitation, and geriatrics. With 457 inpatient beds, the hospital serves over 15,000 inpatients and handles more than 240,000 outpatient visits annually. The emergency department is particularly busy, seeing over 70,000 visits each year.
In addition to its general care services, OTMH runs several regional programs such as renal dialysis, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, eating disorders support, and cancer clinics. The hospital is affiliated with McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, contributing to medical education and research.
OTMH is supported by the Oakville Hospital Foundation and the Oakville Hospital Volunteer Association, which raise funds to enhance patient care and purchase equipment. The hospital is also easily accessible via Oakville Transit, with several bus routes serving the facility.
