COVID-19 Closures, Cancellations and Reopening

Select Town services are currently available in-person by appointment only.We're always reviewing when and how to safely re-open amenities or continue programming under public health guidelines. Subscribe to this page for the latest updates on closures and re-openings.

View more information about the latest COVID-19 health updates and regulations.

Closed facilities and amenities

Select Town facilities are currently available in-person by appointment only.

The Ashburn Community Centre
Brooklin Community Centre and Library
Centennial Building
Civic Recreational Complex
Fire stations
Heydenshore pavilion
Iroquois Park Sports Centre
Luther Vipond Memorial Arena
McKinney Centre
Picnic shelters
Public washrooms and fieldhouses
Seniors' Activity Centre
Spencer Community Centre
Splash pads
Town Hall (By Appointment Only)
Whitby Animal Services Centre
Whitby Garden Street Branch
Whitby Operations Centre
Whitby Public Library - Rossland and Brooklin branches are open for Contactless Pickup only (Central Library is open as of July 5, with restrictions)

Open facilities and amenities

The following facilities and amenities are currently open to the public:

Baseball diamonds
Beaches
Benches
Lacrosse boxes
Municipal playgrounds
Off-leash dog park
Outdoor basketball courts
Outdoor fitness equipment
Pickleball courts
Soccer and multi-use sports fields
Skate parks
Tennis courts
Waterfront trail

Event cancellations

Due to the pandemic, we've had to cancel all Town events and Town supported events until August 1, 2021.

We're offering some events and programming virtually, or through alternate methods that allow for physical distancing.

Special event organizers

New Special Events Permit applications are now being accepted for events being held after August 1, 2021 (some restrictions apply). We'll contact all special event organizers to keep you updated on cancellations or re-scheduling, and work with you to determine next steps.

Council and committee meetings

We livestream Town of Whitby Council and committee meetings to ensure safe, physical distancing.

Regulations and enforcement

Our Bylaw Services patrol local parks and amenities and may issue fines to anyone using closed spaces or exceeding current gathering limits under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).

Reporting infractions

You can report anyone using closed amenities or exceeding local gathering limits to Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS).

COVID-19 Closures Cancellations and Reopening