Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy
Consultation has concluded

We need your help to:
- Create Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards
- Develop a Recreation Facility Strategy
- Meet several objectives of the Municipal Sport Strategy
The project will:
1. Establish municipal recreation facility infrastructure standards and its critical elements. These standards will be included in designs for major renovation or newly built municipal recreation facilities.
2. Create the Vision and Guiding Principles for the City of Ottawa's Recreation Facility Strategy
3. Learn about who is using City of Ottawa recreation facilities and barriers for users and non-users
4. Develop a Recreation Facility Strategy, consistent with growth in the City of Ottawa, that recommends renovation, repurposing, decommissioning or the development of new facilities.
We need your help to:
- Create Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards
- Develop a Recreation Facility Strategy
- Meet several objectives of the Municipal Sport Strategy
The project will:
1. Establish municipal recreation facility infrastructure standards and its critical elements. These standards will be included in designs for major renovation or newly built municipal recreation facilities.
2. Create the Vision and Guiding Principles for the City of Ottawa's Recreation Facility Strategy
3. Learn about who is using City of Ottawa recreation facilities and barriers for users and non-users
4. Develop a Recreation Facility Strategy, consistent with growth in the City of Ottawa, that recommends renovation, repurposing, decommissioning or the development of new facilities.
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What is not working in Recreation Facilities?
over 4 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.What would you suggest the City avoid in any future builds or major renovation designs? What elements of our Recreation Facilities do not work well? Please post your ideas and vote for the other suggestions you like the most.Some examples of facilities are multi-sport complexes, community centres, field houses and arenas. Within these facility types there are elements that vary between sites. For example, an element may be a parking area, pool, fitness facility, storage, canteen, arena, gymnasium or multi-purpose room.At this time, we are looking for your ideas on the physical structures and how they are laid out within the facility. This project is not focused on programming or reviewing fees / allocations.Waterman extraordinaireover 4 years ago50m pool swimming is non-existent in our Capital City in the summer time.
Ottawa's only municipal 50m pool is not available for 50m lap / training swimming from may 1st to Sept. 15. This is absurd!
1 comment0Michael Jover 4 years agoMany centres are too large and impersonal and not well suited to the needs of local communities whose needs are often more basic.
1 comment0DavidOttawaover 4 years agoVaried/diverse facilities to encourage Ottawa-ans on the go
I'd be interested in facilities and classes that accommodate Ottawa residents' varied schedules, and maybe even encourage them to take up new sports. I've always thought stuff like yoga and parkour looked cool, but have either been to busy to take a class or haven't had facilities to try safely. Weight-training facilities are always a plus, too.
1 comment1Ariover 4 years agoMore smaller centers
Many of us in the downtown core do not own a car. Rather than large centres in single locations, can we have more smaller centers that are accessible (Plant Bath is a good example)
1 comment0Sandyover 4 years agoIndoor soccer fields
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What do you like about City of Ottawa Recreation Facilities?
over 4 years agoCLOSED: This brainstormer has concluded.What would you suggest the City include in any future builds or major renovation designs? What building elements in our Recreation Facilities work well? Please post your ideas and vote for the other suggestions you like the most.
Some examples of facilities are multi-sport complexes, community centres, field houses and arenas. Within these facility types there are elements that vary between sites. For example, an element may be a parking area, pool, fitness facility, storage, canteen, arena, gymnasium or multi-purpose room.
At this time, we are looking for your ideas on the physical structures and how they are laid out within the facility. This project is not focussed on programming or reviewing fees / allocations.
RonPover 4 years agoA permanent indoor lacrosse concrete pad is needed for Nepean for year round training
0 comment0Tayaover 4 years agoSaltwater Pool at Lincoln Fields
We would LOVE easy access to a City pool. There are none in our neighborhood. Acora Village and apartment building pools are private. Dovercourt is small and far, the Nepean Sportsplex is even further (and too big/intimidating), and the Y pool is too small to get in decent laps. There is nothing like Plant Bath, which is ideal - a baby area, a hot tub, a large area for recreational and lap swimming with spacious shallow and deep ends -and located within a community centre. But have saltwater like Alymer where I won't have to cut my hair off if I forget my bathing cap.
6 comments2mecha3over 4 years agoArt work that is favorable to minorities/lgbt/disabilities etc.
0 comment1K2Cover 4 years agoAn International standard Velodrome
Others have noted that Ottawa has the largest number of cyclists in Canada, so Ottawa needs a world-class beautiful Velodrome that includes many other sports and fitness activities from which the local and area community can also benefit. The town of Milton has a velodrome, why not the City of Ottawa? Instead of building yet more samey smaller sports halls and squishy domes, lets build one magnificent World Class centre. Facilities at Milton include: Indoor Cycling Track capable of hosting international Cycling events such as Olympic, Paralympic and elite world championships, plus a packed calendar of athlete training and cycling coaching at every level, an Infield used for Gymnasium Courts - Volleyball, Basketball etc., Event Space, Indoor Walking / Running Track (with great views), Fitness Centre, Bike Storage, Meeting Rooms, Hub for National Cycling Centre and Canadian Sport Institute. Below is a link to 360 views of the magnificent facility in Milton and a description of the running track to give an idea of one of the fitness benefits to the local community in a building like this, in addition to cycling. Mattamy was a big sponsor of this project, perhpas we have other sponsors that may become available in this area. Ottawa needs a world class building (to include a velodrome) like this. http://www.mattamynationalcyclingcentre.ca/en/the-centre/The-Centre.asp Operating Hours of walking/Running Track: Daily from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Our 300-metre track offers an ideal venue for engaging in one of the easiest ways to stay active; just 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging each day may help improve your mental and physical health. Complete 3.3 laps for 1 km. The track features: • Spectacular views of the scenic Niagara Escarpment • Bird's-eye view of the action on the gymnasium courts and the cycling track below • Optimum comfort with natural light and heating/cooling for all seasons • Structured programs, such as strollerfit and walking/running programs
1 comment1A-Historianover 4 years agoWe need a second big gym at Plant Rec Centre. The noon-time, older-adult gym classes get moved, in summer, to a gym that is WAY too small.
Or else, move the summer camp (that uses the big gym in July and August) into another facility, such as a community centre. I would also add that I don't like the "dancersize"/ salsa classes and prefer the regular aerobics and strength building. We could also use a bit more parking at Plant Rec.
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Open Houses x 4 (June)
Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy has finished this stageNepean Sportsplex, June 10; 9:30 am
Ray Friel Recreation Complex, June 10; 6:30 pm
McNabb Recreation Center, June 11; 7:15 pm
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Engagement Launch (July-Sept)
Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy has finished this stagePublic and user group ideas on the vision for the recreation strategy, the draft "Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards" and brainstorm ideas for indoor arenas.
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Engagement Close (Sept)
Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy has finished this stageOnline engagement closes for this phase of the project.
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City Council Report (Sept-Oct)
Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy has finished this stageRecreation Facility Infrastructure Standards Final Draft presented to Community and Protective Services Committee and City Council in September or October (subject to agenda priorities).
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Continued public engagement (Nov 2019-March 2020)
Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy has finished this stageContinued public discussion building on the vision and guiding principles developed in the summer of 2019 for the Recreation Facility Strategy for the next 10-20 years.
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City Council Report (Fall 2020)
Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy is currently at this stageRecreation Facility Strategy Final Draft presented to Community and Protective Services Committee on and City Council In September (subject to agenda priorities).
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What we heard
this is an upcoming stage for Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and StrategyFollow-up report summarizing the public and user group ideas collected over the past 5 months regarding the strategy. Posted on Engage.Ottawa.ca and to those following the project by email or online.