Tag: parks
See the concept plans for Blackstone Community Park
The communities of Blackstone and Fernbank Crossing have been patiently waiting for the community park to be constructed in their development and I am pleased to share with residents the…
City asks for feedback on “Kavanagh Green” proposal
(via City of Ottawa) The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations for a commemorative naming proposal for a future park located at the corner intersection of…
City asks for input on two commemorative names for future parks
(via City of Ottawa) The City of Ottawa’s Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultation on a two separate naming proposals in Stittsville: A proposal to name a future park…
City looks for feedback on proposed Abbottsville park
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) The City is seeking feedback on the park plans for a park to be constructed in the new Mattamy Homes Abbottsville development located at 570 Hazeldean Road. …
Names for recreation building and parks approved by committee
(press release via City of Ottawa) The City’s Community and Protective Services Committee approved today a proposal to rename the Goulbourn Recreation Complex to “Cardel Rec – Goulbourn.” The new…
City seeks input on “Silas Bradley Park” commemorative naming
The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting online public consultations on a naming proposal. Comments on these proposals must be received no later than December 22.
City seeks feedback on new commemorative park names
(PHOTO: The City is proposing changing the name of Bell Memorial Park on Stittsville Main Street “W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park”. This photo is from the opening ceremonies for the…
City seeks feedback on new park for Fairwinds West
City of Ottawa staff have posted a concept drawing for a new park in the Fairwinds West / Poole Creek Village subdivision. They’re accepting public comments until March 14. Click here…
DOG BLOG: Time to include dog parks in community planning
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to our new canine affairs correspondent, Roscoe. He’s an eight-month-old boxer – pictured above – with some strong opinions and a love of peanut butter. He’ll be…
Fenced dog park proposed for Kanata North
(via Marianne Wilkinson) Kanata North councillor Marianne Wilkinson is hosting a town hall meeting next week that will include details about a proposed fenced dog park on Terry Fox Drive…
NOTEBOOK: Dog park signage, voter turn-out, 6279 Fernbank
DOG PARK SIGNAGE Earlier this year we published a map of off-leash dog parks in Stittsville, using data pulled from the City of Ottawa’s web site. Recently, a reader pointed out that signage in…
Splash pads, skateboards top resident suggestions for park upgrades
(PHOTO: John Hughes wants to see an upgrade or an entirely new skatepark in Stittsville. And sooner rather than later. Photo by Jordan Mady.) Last month, councillor Shad Qadri asked…
Councillor wants your ideas for park improvements
(File photo / Photo by Barry Gray) From Shad Qadri’s weekly newsletter: Earlier this summer City Council approved the 2015 to 2018 Term of Council Priorities, including Strategic Initiative 35…
Vandals torch play structure in Glen Cairn
UPDATE – JUNE 26: Ottawa Police and Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information on the vandalism that leads to an arrest. Police say this fire…
A Company of Fools brings Shakespeare to Alexander Grove Park
(Press release from a Company of Fools. Photo by Justin Van Leeuwen / JVL Photography) A Company of Fools is back with the ever popular Torchlight Shakespeare – bringing Shakespeare to Ottawa…