Your city, your ideas: City of Ottawa Service Reviews

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Aquaview Parkette

Update: We’re pleased to announce that construction at Aquaview Parkette will begin this fall. Portions of the site may be temporarily closed during the work.

A new parkette is coming...

Avalon Isgar Neighbourhood Park

Avalon Isgar Neighbourhood Park: Share Your Input!

The City of Ottawa is excited to announce the development of the Avalon Isgar Neighbourhood Park and we want your feedback on its...

City buzz: Public engagement and communication review

Project Update

In response to this feedback received from this survey, the City of Ottawa is launching the City News weekly round-up: a new email format that delivers a summary...

Bluegrass Park Lifecycle Project – Asphalt Replacement

The comment period for this project is now closed. Please refer to the What We Learned Report for a summary of the feedback received. Concept A has been selected. Thank...

Proposed New Parkette at 450 Tillbury Avenue West

The comment period for this project is now closed. Based on feedback received, the proposed fitness equipment has been modified. Please see the Updated Tillbury Park Concept Plan on the...

Father Richard Ward Park - Playground Replacement

April 3, 2025:

Thank you to everyone who participated in the public consultation. Concept Plan B was preferred by 73% of the 30 participants who responded to the survey (22...

Bridgestone Drive and Eagleson Road Intersection Functional Design Study

The intersection of Eagleson Rd & Bridgestone Dr is an unsignalized T-intersection with single-stop sign control on the Bridgestone Dr approach (westbound). This intersection has been identified in the City’s...

Public Information about Accessibility Features in Parks

Frank J. Licari Park swing replacement

The City is looking for input on new play equipment components being proposed to replace a few elements that is no longer serviceable at Frank J. Licari Park which is...

Grassy Plains Park - Playground Replacement

What We Heard

Thank you to everyone who participated in the public consultation posted on Engage Ottawa February 7 – March 18, 2025, for Grassy Plains Park playground options. Concept...

Sussex at King Edward Cycling Safety Improvements

The intersection of Sussex Drive and King Edward Avenue was included in the City’s Cycling Safety Review of High-Volume Intersections Study in 2019 and identified as part of the Road...

Northwood Park - New park in Kanata North

April 2025 update

Thank you to all those who participated and provided feedback in the survey. Over 400 people viewed the website during the survey period. Based on the responses...

Beyond the Brim exhibition

WELCOME!

The City of Ottawa Museums and Historic Sites
are putting together a new exhibition
—Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore—
and you’re invited...

Proposed Traffic Change: Oakhill Road to One-Way

Oakhill Road One-Way Conversion – We Want Your Input!

The City of Ottawa is considering a change to traffic flow on Oakhill Road, converting it to one-way travel from Acacia...

Trail Waste Facility Optimization - Environmental Assessment

The City of Ottawa (the City) is beginning an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act for a short-term expansion of the Trail Waste Facility (TWF) landfill in Ottawa. The...

1245 Kilborn Place Concept Plan

Project Background

The City of Ottawa purchased 1245 Kilborn Place in December of 2023 with the goal of broadening the mix of housing types available in our community. The City...

299 Carling Parkette (351 Lebreton Street)

Located within the Glebe Annex neighbourhood, fronting onto Lebreton Street South, the park block is 0.14 hectare/0.35 acre in size and once constructed, will contribute to the overall community’s recreational...

Confederation Heights Secondary Plan

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to prepare a new secondary plan to guide future redevelopment and the planning and implementation of future public infrastructure. The...

Ottawa's next Culture Plan

Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women Community Feedback Sessions

Introduction

GBV-VAW Advisory Group MembersThe Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Office’s Gender-Based Violence and Violence Against Women (GBV-VAW) Advisory Group was established to advise on implementing a collective impact...

Official Plan Amendment for Consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024

The City of Ottawa is updating its Official Plan for consistency with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), as required by the Planning Act. In addition, minor amendments to...

Adjustments for groups renting City gymnasiums

Update May 30, 2025:

The Gym Rental Pricing Structure was approved by Ottawa City Council, agenda item 14.1.1, on April 30, 2025. Details can be found at: City Council –...

Draft Budget 2026

Draft Budget 2026 Magazine and Explorer

With a complex budget, the City has introduced new supports like the Draft Budget 2026 Magazine and the Draft Budget 2026 Explorer to make...

Fenced off-leash dog area - Village of Richmond

New Park - Rhubarb Park (Kanata)

May 2025 - Survey results and “What we learned”

Thanks to all those who reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed park design for Rhubarb Park. Over the course of...

Current commemorative naming proposals

The Commemorative Naming Policy for Municipal Streets, Parks and Facilities was initially approved by Ottawa City Council in July 2002. On February 8, 2023, Ottawa City Council passed a motion...

Golden Triangle Heritage Conservation District

Background

The Ontario Heritage Act enables municipalities to protect properties of architectural and historical significance. As a result of a 2020 Centretown heritage study, more than 200 properties in the...

Eugene Martineau Fieldhouse

The City is looking for your feedback on the design concept of the Eugene Martineau Fieldhouse, located at 710 Mikinak Road in Wateridge Village, Ward 13. The new building will...

W2 - North Stittsville - Future Neighbourhood

The City of Ottawa has initiated a Community Design Plan process for the development of the Stittsville North Urban Expansion Area (also referred to as W2 Lands), located west of...

Mooney's Bay Beach Pavilion Replacement Project - Feasibility Study

Mooney’s Bay is a vibrant 29-hectare park located along the Rideau River in Ward 16. It is leased by the City from the National Capital Commission. It features Mooney’s Bay...

Algonquin Station Secondary Plan

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to prepare a new secondary plan that will guide private development and plan for future public infrastructure in the Algonquin...

New Park - Huntley Hollow - Carp

The City is looking for your feedback on the design concept of a new Huntley Hollow park located in the Village of Carp. The new park will be generally west...

A city that is green and resilient

Baseline-Merivale Secondary Plan

Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to prepare a new secondary plan to guide private development and public infrastructure investments in an area that is anticipated...

Ralph Street Park - Swings Renewal

The comment period for this project is now closed. Thank you for your participation.

The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of a replacement swing set...

10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Refresh

Ottawa is a vibrant and growing city, with many people choosing to live, work and play here. However, access to safe and affordable housing remains a critical issue. Many residents...

Mooney’s Bay Tennis Court Renewal and New Basketball Court Project

The City of Ottawa is seeking input on concept plans prepared for the renewal of the tennis courts and the addition of new basketball courts at Mooney’s Bay Park.

New ...

Crossway Terrace Park - New Play Area

Consultation Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Crossway Terrace Park - Play Area Public Consultation.

The consultation statistics show that 231 participants were made aware meaning they...

Customer Satisfaction Survey - OC Transpo

We’d like your feedback!

OC Transpo is taking part in an international customer satisfaction survey by the International Bus Benchmarking Group (IBBG).

This survey is conducted every year by transit...

Expansion Park: New Park Development

Overview

Address: 660 Expansion Road, Ward 3, Barrhaven West

The City is looking for your feedback on the Concept Plan and proposed equipment for Expansion Park, a new park being...

Greenboro Park Wading Pool and Splash Pad Replacement

NEW

May 20th 2025

Based on the Quick Poll ending May 15th 2025, the community has chosen Splash Pad Option 2.

Please see the Quick poll results below.

May 5th,...

Cobourg Street Cycling Improvements

Cobourg Street, between Beausoleil Drive and Rideau Street, is a two-lane collector road with floating bike lanes (meaning a bike lane that has motor vehicle space on either side of...

My Para Transpo Trip Reminder Notifications

Tell us what you think about the new My Para Transpo trip reminder notifications

We want to know whether:

Paleo Heights Park - new park development

The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of a forthcoming neighbourhood park. This new park will be situated on Paleo Heights, east of Brian Colburn Boulevard...

Landscaper Regulatory Review

Update #3 - 3 November 2025

On October 22, 2025, City Council approved a new business licensing requirement for hardscape contractors operating in the City of Ottawa. As of March...

Dagenham Park New Park Development

Dagenham Park Consultation Results

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Dagenham Park Concept Plan Consultation.

The consultation statistics show that 151 participants were made aware meaning they visited...

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan – Four Year Review

Community safety and well-being is complex. It is influenced by many interrelated factors, including income, housing, mental well-being, discrimination, and access to services.

The City of Ottawa and community partners...

Auditor General 2026-2027 Workplan - Public Input Survey

Street Seats Pilot Program

Creating vibrant, people-friendly streets in Centretown – Summer 2025

From mid-June to mid-October 2025, the City of Ottawa is launching the Street Seats Pilot Program, a new initiative that pilots...

Annual Community Engagement Sessions on the City’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives

The annual Community Engagement Sessions for the City’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) Framework sessions were hosted in July, and everyone was welcome to attend.

These sessions will...

Community Waste Reduction and Reuse Initiatives

In June 2024, Ottawa City Council approved the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP). The plan guides how the City will sustainably manage waste over the next 30 years. One of...

Village Green Park Centennial Garden Rehabilitation

The City is looking for feedback on the proposed Centennial Garden Rehabilitation project located in Village Green Park, 270 Springfield Road, in Ward 13.

Councillor Rawlson King invites Rockcliffe Park...

Revitalizing Public Space in the ByWard Market

You've made memories here. Now be part of what comes next!

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William Street and ByWard Market Square street renewal project

The City of Ottawa is seeking your input on...

Armstrong Park

Armstrong Park Expansion

The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of the expansion of Armstrong Park. This park is located at 69 Armstrong Street and includes...

New Park- Postilion Parkette - Richmond Village

July 2025 update: Survey results

The survey period is now closed. We had 51 responses to the survey and 671 webpage visits. The survey generated nearly equal interest in the...

Private Approach By-law Review

Update: February 17, 2026

Independent Electricity Service Operator (IESO) Long Term 2 (LT2) Procurement Process

The Province, through the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), is currently engaged in the next phase of its energy procurement process, known as the Long-Term 2 Request for Proposal (“...

Community Partnership Major Capital Program

The City is seeking input on the major capital partnership applications received for the March 1, 2025 deadline.

1. Beaverbrook Community Centre – Building Renovations
   • 1002 Beaverbrook Drive - Ward 4
   • ...

Mowat Farm Park Play Structure Replacement

Mowat Farm Park, located in Ward 3 (Barrhaven West), is a valued neighbourhood park offering play structures, asphalt pathways, soccer fields, and green space. The City of Ottawa is planning...

Proposed New Parkette at 320 McRae Avenue

The City of Ottawa is seeking your input regarding the design of the proposed new parkette located at 320 McRae Avenue, Ward 15.

The parkette is situated adjacent to the...

Rental Renovation Licence By-law Review

Update #2: February 5, 2026

Thank you to all who provided comments and feedback as part of the questionnaire. A “What We Learned” report that summarizes this feedback is now...

Official Plan update

The City of Ottawa is updating its Official Plan. The update is separated into two sections:

• growth projections-related updates
• amendments not related to growth projections

What is the Official Plan? 

...

Skateboard and Roller Sports Strategy

The City of Ottawa is updating its 2012 Interim Skateboard Strategy, and we want to hear from you!

As skateboarding and roller sports continue to grow in popularity, we’re planning...

Ogilvie North Park Swing Replacement

The City is looking for input on new swing components being proposed to replace the existing swings in Ogilvie North Park which is located at 1059 Ogilvie Road in Ward...

Sylvia Holden Park - New Seasonal Boarded Rink Project

Sylvia Holden Park Seasonal Rink Proposal

Mutchmor Public School is no longer willing to host the 20m x40m winter boarded rink that has long served the Glebe community. An evaluation...

Beaverbrook Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment

The City of Ottawa is conducting a Heritage Conservation District Feasibility Assessment for Beaverbrook. The purpose of the feasibility assessment is to determine next steps for conserving Beaverbrook’s history. We...

Vulnerable Social Infrastructure By-law Review

The City of Ottawa is considering regulations to provide for safe access to vulnerable social infrastructure like places of worship and religious centres, community centres, schools, daycares, and care homes.

...

Idylea Linear Park

The city is looking for your feedback on the Plan for the recreational pathway within the Idylea Linear Park located along the western edge of the Idylea Community in Fernbank...

Kingsmere Park Swing Replacement Project

As part of the City’s ongoing efforts to maintain safe and accessible play spaces, we are moving forward with the installation of new, compliant swing sets in the park.

During...

Bank Over Rail - Bank Street between Kitchener Avenue and Johnston Road

Gladstone and Gilmour Bikeway

Urban Design Guidelines for Mid-Rise Buildings

Design guidelines are useful tools to promote good urban and rural development.

In 2007-2008, Ottawa City Council adopted a family of urban design guidelines that address various subjects, ranging from...

Pauline Vanier Park - Swing Set Renewal

Pauline Vanier Park Swing Set Renewal - We Want Your Feedback!

Pauline Vanier Park, located in Ward 16 (River) is a popular neighbourhood greenspace next to General Vanier Public School...

Richelieu-Vanier Pool

The City of Ottawa is happy to announce the development of a new 25 meter outdoor pool to be located adjacent the Vanier Library in Richelieu-Vanier Park at 300 des...

Bus Stop Transit Information Screen Pilot

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Youth Social Development priority engagement

Hey Ottawa Youth!

Thank you to all the incredible youth who shared their voices during the four Youth Consultations! Those ideas will now take center stage at the Youth Forum...

Shelleright Park: New Park Development

The City is looking for your feedback on the proposed plan and play equipment options for Shelleright Park, a new park in Ward 23 (Kanata South). The new 0.68 ha...

West Ridge Drive Traffic Calming, Bike Lanes, and Sidewalk

Policy context

The City’s Transportation Master Plan includes a list of projects that will be implemented to address missing links or opportunities for expansion in the active transportation network. This...

Beaugency Park

Park Design Consultation has closed

Thank you to everyone who provided their input on Beaugency Park. Based on the feedback provided, the following items were selected as the preferred equipment:

• ...

Bear Brook Watershed Study

The Bear Brook Watershed faces challenges related to urban expansion, agricultural intensification and a changing climate. The City recognizes these pressures and we are working in partnership with South Nation...

Medhurst Park - Splash Pad

The City of Ottawa and the Tanglewood Hilldale Community Association (THCA) are working together to bring a new splash pad to Medhurst Park (403 Woodfield Drive).

The location of the...

Donald B. Munro Sidewalk

Baird Park - Play Structure Renewal

What We Learned

During soil testing in late 2025, the City found that some deeper soil in Baird Park contains higher levels of metals and other materials. These results suggest...

Trailsedge Phase 4 Parkette

The City is looking for your feedback on the proposed design for Trailsedge Parkette. The park will be located in a new residential development generally located south of Brian Coburn...

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...

François Dupuis District Park, Orleans: New Park Development

Following the 2024 public consultation on the overall design for François Dupuis District Park, the design amenities have been updated based on current recreational needs and standards, as well as...

Stitt Street Park Playground Renewal

Stitt Street Park, located in Ward 6, is a neighbourhood parkette that offers play features to local residents and ties into the local pathway network. The existing wooden structure in...

OC Transpo Accessibility Plan Consultations

Gailea Momolu Skateboard Park

As the Light Rail Transit (LRT) project finishes, land that was used for construction is now free to restore. A large construction space at the southwest corner of Trillium Park...

Bernard Grandmaître Arena Basketball Court

The Vanier community in Ward 12 is lacking in outdoor public basketball facilities. This project will introduce a new seasonal full size basketball court and 3 practice keys to the...

Your input matters: Tell us how we can improve the City's public engagement strategy

The City of Ottawa conducts hundreds of public engagement activities each year to gather input on a range of municipal policies, programs, and initiatives. All engagement plans are tailored to...

Clover Street and Aldea Avenue Sidewalk and Contraflow Bike Lane

Strandherd Ultimate Fields: Relocation Project

What We Learned (public consultation results)

Thank you to those that participated in the consultation process. There were a number of suggestions and questions:

Several respondents expressed concern that the...

March Rd and Old Carp - Donald B. Munro Functional Design Study

The intersection of March Road and Old Carp Road/Donald B. Munro Drive is an unsignalized 4-leg intersection with two-way stop sign control on the Old Carp Road and Donald B...

Alexander Community Centre Expansion Project

Update – January 30, 2026

Get Involved

A public information session will be held on February 19, 2026 at the Alexander Community Centre. This session will review the design...

New Basketball Court at Alda Burt Park in Alta Vista Ward

There is opportunity to add a basketball court to Alda Burt Park at the Dempsey Community Centre. The proposed configuration is illustrated below and available for download in the Document...

Riverview Park - Play Structure Renewal

The City of Ottawa is renewing the playground at Riverview Park. The current slide and swings are old and need to be replaced.

Two new design concepts — Concept...

Ottawa River Pathway Lookout

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1754 St. Joseph Disc Golf Course

With the purchase of the property at 1754 St. Joseph, a large amount of greenspace has become available for public use. A significant area southeast of the existing building has...

Paramedic West Deployment Facility

The Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters at 2465 Don Reid Drive was built in 2005 for approximately 330 staff and 80 emergency vehicles. All staff report to this facility, and paramedic...

Constance Bay Road and Dunrobin Road Intersection Modifications - Environmental Assessment

The intersection of Constance Bay Road and Dunrobin Road was included in the City’s Safety Study of Ottawa Rural Skewed Intersections in 2020. The intersection ranked #1 out of 22...

Bank Street Heritage Conservation District Plan

Background

The Ontario Heritage Act allows municipalities to recognize and protect neighbourhoods, main streets, and other areas of special and cohesive cultural heritage value.

The Bank Street Heritage Conservation District...

Beryl Gaffney Park Cricket Pitch

Project Overview

There has been a long-standing need to develop a full-size cricket pitch in Ottawa to meet the growing demands of the cricket sporting community. Beryl Gaffney Park has...

Water's Bend Park: New Park Development

The community is invited to review the updated concept plan for a new district-level park located along the north side of the Jock River in Barrhaven West (Ward 3) and...

Accora Village Master Plan

Purpose of the Master Plan

The purpose of this Master Plan is to create a long-range strategy to guide growth of the Accora Village community in alignment with the Official...

Roger Montpetit Park fitness equipment

The City is looking for your feedback on the proposed implementation of fitness equipment components to be installed in a new linear park at 850 Champlain located in Orléans West...

Kanata Lakes Golf Course Proposed Redevelopment

The owners of the former 70-hectare Kanata Lakes Golf and Country Club in Kanata North are proposing to redevelop the site into a residential community.

ClubLink Corporation submitted Plan of...

Raoul Wallenberg Park Fitness Equipment

The City is looking for your feedback on the proposed implementation of fitness equipment components to be installed in Raoul Wallenberg Park which is located in Knoxdale-Merivale ward.

The proposed...

Ledbury Park Lifecycle Swing Replacement

The City is looking for input on new swing components being proposed to replace the existing swings in Ledbury Park which is located at 1250 Ledbury Avenue in Ward 16...

Development On-Site Signs Policy Update 2025

As part of the Development Sign Policy update, the City of Ottawa is reviewing the process for development on-site sign installations.

The intent of the signs is to improve public...

Community Partners - Older Adult Plan

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Older Adult Plan Roundtable. If you are a resident, please visit to the Engage Ottawa for residents to learn more and...