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Public Parks

• for a list of Public Parks in Oakville, see here
• for Leash Free Dog Parks, see here
• for Photography in Parks, see here
• for Trail System, see here

Sports Fields

• the town provides outdoor sport field facilities for organized groups and casual users, and provides permits for all artificial turf fields
• for a list of Sports Fields in Oakville, and how to book them, see here

Park Ambassador Program

• registered individuals, groups or businesses commit to adopt a specific trail or park for a minimum of two years
• keep them litter free year round
• for more information, see here

Oakville Blooms

• residents, businesses and organizations can contribute funds by sponsoring specific median and boulevard floral displays throughout the town
• for more information, see here

Goose Management Program

• egg removal, turf sweeping and habitat modification
• concentrates on nests on Lake Ontario shoreline, in the Bronte and Oakville harbours and along the Sixteen Mile, Fourteen Mile and Twelve Mile Creeks
• by permit from the Canadian Wildlife Service, Town crews round up and relocate approximately 1000 geese every June to the Aylmer Wildlife Sanctuary
• for more information, see here

Gate and Park Access

• approval is required before installing a gate in a Town fence separating private property and active parkland (fee applies)
• if access is needed through a park or other Town owned lands with materials or equipment for projects on private land, a permit will be required (fee applies)

Memorial Tree Program

• you can adopt a tree in memory of a loved one, to dedicate to a friend or family member, or to commemorate a special event
• contract and fee applies, visit website

Memorial Bench Program

• gives you an opportunity to adopt a bench in memory of a loved one, to dedicate a bench to a friend or family member or to commemorate a special event
• contract and fee applies, visit website

Community Gardens
The Town of Oakville has four community gardens: (all allocations are currently full)

• Kingsford Gardens - Sherwood Heights Drive and Kingsway Drive, east of Ford Drive
• Lyons Lane - Lyons Lane and the South Service Road, east of Kerr Street
• Memorial Park - Central Park Drive, west of Trafalgar
• Shell Park - Lakeshore Road West between Great Lakes Boulevard and Chalmers Street, east of Burloak Drive
  
  
• garden plots are usually open between May 1 and Oct 31, for non-commercial use only
• due to the high demand, the above locations are available to Oakville residents only
• to place your name on a waitlist for one of the gardens, register for a garden plot online (current wait times are estimated at four years from the date of submission)
• for more information, see here

Church Services

• Sunday worship


• Youth worship

Community Support Programs

• ClearView FX Nights


• ClearView Community Garden


• ClearView Sports League


• Sheridan Woods Community BBQ


• Wednesday Food Program
  
  
  
  • each week, participants receive a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as food staples including eggs, milk, protein and non perishables
  
  
  • for Clearview area residents
  
  
  • if you would like food assistance, contact Heather Maat at hmaat@clearviewchurch.com
  
  
  
  

Youth Groups/Programs

• Nursery (Newborns-3 yrs)


• ClearView Preschool (3-5 yrs)


• ClearView Kids (grades 1 to 5)


• Summer Kids Camp (grades 1 to 5)


• Boys & Girls Clubs (grades 2-8)
  
  
  
  • Cadets
  
  
  • GEMS
  
  
  
  


• ClearView Youth (grades 6 to 12)


• College & Careers (High School graduates to age 25)


• Youth Band

Adult Groups/Programs

• Men's Gym Night


• Mom's Morning Out


• Friendship Club


• Griefshare


• Creative Sisters


• Senior Circle Coffee Social


• LifeGroups & Discipleship

Rental Facilities:

• a full-sized gym that is suitable for use by organized sport teams


• auditorium, with a seating capacity of 560 (in pew seating) can accommodate large community concert events


• unable to accommodate facility rentals for private functions, social events or parties


• for more information, contact Josie Jager at josie@clearviewchurch.com

Curbside Collection

• services include Blue Box, Green Cart, Garbage, Bulk Waste, and Yard Waste
• Online Waste Collection Schedule

Waste Collection for Apartment and Condominium Buildings

• information for Residents
• information for Superintendents, Property Managers & Owners
• information for developers

Recycling and Waste Sorting Guide

• Sorting Guide
• garbage, diaper, and healthcare bag tags
• pick up a Blue Box or Green Cart
• if you're not sure where your item goes, you can use the Put Waste in its Place sorting tool

Events and Resources

• Recycling/Waste Events & Workshops
• Compost Giveaway, Special Waste Drop-off Days
• Halton Waste Management Site Tours
• Waste collection for community events
• Additional waste resources and information
• Promotion & Education Material

Recycling and Waste Tools

• order Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar, Yard Waste labels, bag tags (Garbage, Diaper, Healthcare)
• schedule a metal and appliance pick-up
• request waste diversion services for your community event

Missed Waste Collection

• report a missed Green Cart, Blue Box, Yard Waste, garbage or bulk waste collection

Business Improvement Areas and Commercial Waste Collection

• Wheeled Cart program information

Halton Waste Management Site

• Virtual Tour

Solid Waste Management Strategy

• current state and achievements

Worship services:

Other Projects:
* Good Food Box Program (pay monthly for box of food), contact Patti Eix 905-849-1109
* community garden plots available to rent during the growing season, contact Dawn Epp-Ruitenberg, Church Secretary
* Blessing Box Program, free food pantry on property near walking path

Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives

Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:

Food

• Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
• Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
• Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
• Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
• Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season

Clothing Store

• offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
• donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm

Seasonal Programs

• Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
• Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

• provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)

Members include gardeners living in the Halton-Hamilton area who have diverse horticultural backgrounds and a desire to share their passion for gardening

Volunteer at:

• local garden tours and shows to answer gardening questions
• Royal Botanical Gardens festivals
• special community garden projects
• Canada Blooms (answering gardening questions and as guest speakers and expert panelists)
• members also speak on garden topics (e.g., at Horticultural Societies and libraries)

Programs focus on social, skill, and spiritual development and are offered in a supportive environment

Programs include:

• Tuesday drop-in adult crafting
• Wednesday women's coffee hour
• Thursday free drop-in lunch
• Saturday toonie breakfast
• ball hockey: ages 7-12
• ESL
• community garden
• community cooking
• Rolling Horse Community Cycle bike sales and repairs, see full listing here

Certified commercial kitchen and space rental available, contact for more information

• member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee
• community garden provides produce for food bank

• entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
• low cost weekly lunch
• community gardening