Belltown Dome in Grandeur Park

The Belltown Dome in Grandeur Park has been a cornerstone of recreation and community life in Bay Ward since 1979, welcoming generations for open skates, hockey and ringette games, floor hockey games and countless community events.

After more than four decades of service, the ice plant and the unique building structure have reached the end of its operational life and it’s time to reimagine what this park space could become. To start the conversation, six design concepts have been developed: four short-term options that focus on outdoor features and activities, and two long-term options that envision a new indoor facility for year-round recreation. The short-term options are designed with flexibility in mind, so they can evolve and be integrated into the long-term model as timelines and funding align. Now, the community has the opportunity to help shape what comes next for Grandeur Park and the Belltown Dome. What should this space include for the next generation?

We’re building a vision—and we want it to reflect your needs, your priorities and your community.

Let’s build something great

This is a chance to create something new, inclusive and exciting for everyone in Bay Ward. Whether you’re a parent, a senior or a teen looking for a cool spot to be active with friends and hangout, your ideas can help shape a space that works for everyone!

Let’s reimagine the future of this public space—together.

The options

Six site options have been created; you are asked to review and select your preferred option from both the short and long-term lists.

Four short-term options that include an outdoor rink slab, basketball court as well as the choice of a new amenity:

• Inclusive adventure playground
  • Potentially featuring:
    • Accessible climbing towers
    • Ziplines
    • Disc swings
    • Water
    • Sand
    • Nature-based play

Example:

• West-end water play and exploration park
  • Potential features:
    • Modern splash pad
    • Interactive jets
    • Mist
    • Natural water play areas
    • Boulders
    • Water pumps

Example:

• Destination skate park and pump track
  • Potential features:
    • Concrete skatepark
    • Street and bowl elements
    • Integrated pump track
    • Shaded seating
    • Water bottle station

Example:

• Outdoor parkour and obstacle course
  • Potential features:
    • Concrete/steel parkour structures
    • “Ninja-style” obstacles
    • Rope features
    • Rails
    • Agility equipment

Example:

Two long-term options:

• Community building
  • Potential features:
    • Up to 5,800 sq. ft
    • Multi-purpose rooms
    • Kitchen
    • Bathroom
    • Storage
    • Support spaces
• Gymnasium
  • Potential features:
    • Up to 10,400 sp. ft
    • Full-size gymnasium
    • Change rooms
    • Storage
    • Support spaces
    • Small multi-purpose room/office

Get Involved

Your feedback will be used to guide the future design of the Belltown Dome site. You can submit your feedback through the survey below or by email at RCFS-PublicEnagagement@ottawa.ca

Online survey open

• November 26, 2025 – February 26, 2026