Category: Parks
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society are Cleaning the Capital
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is once again participating in the annual City of Ottawa Cleaning the Capital campaign. This year this community group will be cleaning the Trans Canada Trail…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(A Snapping Turtle discovered at the Amberwood Golf Course. The eggs layed by this mother have been protected from predators. Photos: Giselle Gunderman via Councillor Gower) From Snapping Turtles, bears,…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has a jam-packed update of information to keep Stittsville residents aware of community happenings. Councillor Chat takes place June 8 at 7:00pm.
A dedicated dog park and adult outdoor park equipment would be great additions to Stittsville
The City wants to hear your feedback on their draft report document for the first-ever combined Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (PRFMP)…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides information on upcoming events of interest to residents – the Stittsville Volunteer Awards on June 3rd and the Let’s Bike on urban cycling virtual workshop taking place on June 16.
Stittsville Village Square included in City’s recycling in parks pilot project
In all, 33 parks have been chosen, with Village Square Park in Stittsville being chosen. In June, 2021 you can expect to see new receptacles for waste placed throughout the park.
The season of ticks has arrived
With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area, Ottawa Public Health regularly conducts tick dragging to monitor tick populations and to test for Lyme disease.
Upgrades coming to Stittsville’s Ralph Street Park
This week, the City received confirmation of funding for a total investment of $5 million for 29 park renewal projects across Ottawa over the next five years. Stittsville is on the list…
2021 Wild Parsnip program to begin May 25th: list of parks/areas affected
Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas of uncultivated land, roadside ditches, nature trails, as well as on and surrounding rural and residential properties.
Group of 16: Ottawa councillors appeal to Premier to reopen outdoor recreation
Deans has written a letter to Premier Ford emphasizing the safe way in which golf courses, pickle ball and tennis courts can open.
Enhanced Stay-at-Home Order: City closes some outdoor rec facilities – masks to be worn at playgrounds
Masks required at or within five metres of playground equipment. Some outdoor rec facilities are closed.
City of Ottawa: Select city parks will have hours temporarily amended
The City will work in accordance with Ward Councillors to determine which parks are problematic and should therefore have their hours temporarily amended.
City Parks & Rec wants to hear public’s ideas for future plans
Six bilingual online consultation sessions are being hosted by the City to get your opinions and ideas on the first-ever combined Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (PRFMP), in support of the new Official Plan (OP)…
Opportunities to provide comments to City on parks and rec as well as winter maintenance
The City of Ottawa has introduced opportunities for the public to provide comments on two initiatives – the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and the Winter Maintenance Quality Standards. The City is seeking…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In his weekly update, Councillor Gower sends greetings for the holiday season; shares updates on…