Category: Wading Pool

Repaired Park Benches!

I see that we have some repaired park benches, with new wood replacing the older splintered boards. There’s a bit of a story behind that…

Our community association co-chair had noticed that the benches were getting worn out, with splintered or rotting wood in several places. She took some photos last year in May 2017 to document it.

Worn out Bench (they all look like this). Though this one has one more recent beam in the back rest. Note the partial coverage of the back rest, which can be uncomfortable for some people. In May 2017.

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Signs of summer – Opening of Wading pool

Wading pools will open for the season starting on June 28, 2013 (weather dependent).

Check back soon for pool-specific schedules at “City of Ottawa wading pools”.

The opening of wading pools is dependent on the weather. If the weather looks uncertain, call the Seasonal Recreation Office at 613-580-2590 to find out if the wading pool is open that day.

Visitors are reminded to abide by admission requirements and water safety rules.

Champlain – 140 Carleton Ave.

June 28, 2013 – August 23, 2013
Champlain Park wading pool will open:

Day                          June & July                                August 
Monday          11:00 am – 6:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday          12:00 pm – 7:00 pm         12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday             Closed                                      Closed
Thursday       12:00 pm – 7:00 pm         12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday             11:00 am – 6:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday        11:00 am – 5:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday           11:00 am – 5:00 pm          11:00 am – 5:00 pm

First wave of Ottawa wading pools opened today

For immediate release from City of Ottawa:
June 22, 2012

Ottawa – The City of Ottawa opened 20 of its 56 wading pools today. Most of the remaining wading pools will open by Friday, June 29.

For the best information on the opening date of your favourite wading pool go to ottawa.ca/recreation  .

Please note there are also two sets of closing dates this year: August 17, 2012 for the pools opening today and August 22, for those opening later.

Also check the schedule for special event days   at your favourite wading pools. Special events are held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and feature arts and crafts, games, prizes, and lots of time to stay cool in the pool! Six of those special event days will feature a free barbecue lunch and a performance by local entertainers from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Please remember…

  • Operating hours vary. Check the schedule.
  • The opening of wading pools is dependent on the weather. If the weather looks uncertain, call the Seasonal Recreation Office at 613-580-2590 to find out if the wading pool is open that day.
  • Visitors are reminded to abide by admission requirements and water safety rules 


For more information:
Media contact:  613-580-2450

Public inquiries:    3-1-1