Rosebank is a community in Pickering with a waterfront or lakeside dimension that helps distinguish it from more inland residential areas. Its identity is influenced by proximity to the water, shoreline parks, trails or nearby lake-oriented destinations. The amount of direct waterfront access varies by address, but the broader community benefits from a recreational and lifestyle character that distinguishes it from more inland areas. Pickering combines established southern neighbourhoods, newer growth areas, employment lands and extensive green space, with Lake Ontario and Rouge-area landscapes shaping the city's character.