Key Dates

September 16 2026

Public Open House

Residents are invited to attend a Public Open House on September 16 to:

  • share feedback on how the park is currently used by the community;
  • review opportunities to enhance public spaces, programming and amenities;
  • explore the vision for the new Recreation & Cultural Facility;
  • meet members of the project team; and
  • ask questions and share feedback on the proposed designs and future uses of the spaces.

Event details
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 8:00pm
Location: Preston room, Plant Recreation Complex – 930 Somerset Street West, Ottawa ON K1R 6R9

Please let us know how we can ensure this event is accessible to you by emailing 1010Somerset@Ottawa.ca(External link) in advance of the open house.

September 16 → October 02 2026

Online Survey

The survey will provide an opportunity to share feedback on park features, amenities, and programming opportunities and comment on priorities for the new Recreation & Cultural Facility. Additionally, respondents will be able to help identify how these spaces can best serve current and future community needs and inform the final design and future direction of the project.

The survey will be available here on the project Engage Ottawa page.