New Aqueduct Park Survey

Survey results

The large majority of the 194 respondents were members of the public (99%).

The respondents’ age group is from 20 to 70 years old including empty nesters and families.

In order of importance, the preferred park amenities/equipment/features are:

1. Trees
2. Waste collection bins
3. Light posts
4. Shrubs and planting
5. Viewpoints to the aqueduct
6. Picnic tables
7. Bike racks
8. Open-field grassed area
9. Asphalt path
10. Wayfinding signage
11. Covered structure
12. Public art piece
13. Playground with play structure
14. Training circuit
15. Platform loungers
16. Sun loungers
17. Basketball keys
18. Ping pong tables
19. On-leash dog zone

The most suggested additional park amenities are:

1. Washrooms (43 respondents)
2. Water fountain (22 respondents)
3. Splash pad (12 respondents)

General thoughts

• 71% of the respondents are supportive of the proposed park concept.
• The need for an on-leash dog zone was questioned by several respondents. Noise concerns were also expressed due to its proximity to residential uses.
• Noise concerns were also expressed with regards to the basketball keys due to their proximity to residential uses.

Survey

Thank you for taking the time to review the proposed park concept. All comments are private and will remain confidential. Please provide comments by June 30, 2023.

Location

The subject site is municipally known as 324-326 Lett Street, 585-587 Wellington Steet and 21 Fleet Street in Somerset Ward (14). It is more specifically located in the eastern portion of the LeBreton Flats and is fronting Lett Street on the south side. The site is mainly vacant with a multi-use pathway running on its southern portion. Two branches of the aqueduct are running underneath the future park.

Councillor Troster’s Office along with the City of Ottawa’s Recreational, Cultural and Facility Planning Department would like to hear your thoughts on the proposed new park.