Laroche Park

NEW

October 2024

The Public Art piece selected through jury is Signal Pine by Amy Thompson will be installed in Laroche Park Autumn 2024.

The artwork by local artist Amy Thompson entitled Signal Pine, set in Laroche Park, will be the first in the City of Ottawa’s public art collection to be located in Mechanicsville. The theme of the artwork pays homage to the area’s rich industrial history.

The sculptural artwork associates human-scale seating elements with a sculptural tree symbolizing the pine trees that once covered this land. By combining contemporary forms with natural patterns, the design incorporates patterns inspired by the interdependence of water, rail, and lumber. Tactile materials such as stone encourage interactive play and allow the work to integrate more naturally within the environment.

The artwork serves as both a wayfinding feature and a gathering space, inviting visitors to explore, connect, and reflect on the community’s cultural and industrial heritage.

July 27, 2023

Laroche Park - Playground and water play open

***PLEASE NOTE*** The contractor has informed us that park users must stay off the sod/grass and seeded areas. No dogs are permitted in the park, particularly in the playground area until the sod/grass and seed are established and have been approved by the City.

Should park users enter the fenced and roped off areas where the sod/grass and seed or topsoil are installed or the areas still under construction, the contractor will close the park again.

NEW:

July 4, 2023

Update - The topsoil delivery began last week and will continue through the week. Tree and sod delivery is anticipated in the next two weeks.

NEW:

June 15, 2023

Grand Opening and Commemorative naming May 13th, 2023

Thank you to all who attended the event.

NEW

April 28, 2023

Laroche Park Community Building

Grand Opening and Commemorative naming

Councillor Leiper (Ward 15) will host the official opening for the Laroche Park Field House, alongside the unveiling of the of the field house as the “Keith Brown Field House.” This event is part of the larger City of Ottawa, RCFS Laroche Park and Community building renewal project.

This event will take place at

51 Bayview Road, Mechanicsville, Ottawa,

on

Saturday, May 13^th, 2023,

at 12:30pm.

Food and beverages will be provided on-site after the unveiling.

NEW:

August 6th, 2021

TO ALL RESIDENTS - Temporary Road Closure

The following is to inform you that Stonehurst Ave. will be closed between Carruthers.

Ave. and Burnside Ave. on August 23, 2021, from 7:00AM to 5:00PM to August 27,

2021. Only local traffic will be allowed, NO THROUGH TRAFFIC in front of 51

Stonehurst Ave. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

NEW

EVENT:

LAROCHE PARK AND COMMUNITY BUILDING RENEWAL PROJECT –

CONSTRUCTION GROUND-BREAKING EVENT

Councillor Leiper Ward 15, will host the official ground-breaking event for the construction of the City of Ottawa, RCFS Laroche Park and Community building renewal project.

The informal event will take place at 56 Stonehurst Drive, Mechanicsville, Ottawa,

on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00 am.

Masks and physical distancing protocols are required.