Central Ajax, made personal.

One of Ajax's most popular Italian restaurants, open over 20 years in historic Pickering Village — handmade pasta and classic plates in a heritage setting.

Traditional German and Hungarian fare in the cobblestone courtyard of historic Pickering Village — schnitzel, goulash and old-world hospitality.

A Chinese restaurant that has served Pickering Village for over 40 years — classic Cantonese plates and a loyal local following.

A popular Indian restaurant on Kingston Road serving tandoori grills, curries and fresh naan for central and east Ajax.

The plazas along Audley Road serve the Audley community with casual restaurants, cafés and takeout near the recreation centre.

An eclectic mix of old and new at Old Kingston and Church — Tudor architecture around a cobblestone courtyard, with boutiques, salons, spas, bakeries and ice cream.

A large big-box retail centre at Kingston and Harwood — grocery, department and home stores, dining and services for central Ajax.

The Westney Road plazas serve the Westney Heights community with grocery, pharmacy and everyday services.

The growing plazas around Audley and Kingston serve the newer east-central community with grocery and everyday services.

A long-established Durham DSB public secondary school on Church Street in Pickering Village (despite its name, located in Ajax), with strong academics and athletics.

A Durham DSB public secondary school serving central Ajax, with a range of academic and specialty programs.

A Durham Catholic DSB secondary school serving Ajax's Catholic families, grades 9 through 12.

A Durham DSB JK–8 public elementary serving the Westney Heights community in central Ajax.

A Durham Catholic DSB JK–8 elementary serving the Audley and east-central Ajax communities.

Ajax's newest state-of-the-art community centre — a six-lane 25 m lap pool, leisure pool with therapy jets, gymnasium, a 500-person hall, fitness and studios.

A central community recreation centre with arenas, a pool and program space serving the heart of Ajax near Pickering Village.

Ajax's downtown civic square by the GO station — an outdoor skating rink in winter, splash features in summer, and community events year-round.

A community park in Westney Heights with sports fields, playgrounds and walking paths serving the central neighbourhoods.

A district park serving the growing Audley community — sports fields, playgrounds and trails beside the recreation centre.