Looking for ways to beat the heat? Ottawa's supervised beaches are open daily from noon to 7 pm, and outdoor pools, wading pools, and splash pads are opening across the city for the summer season. Before you head out, check opening dates, hours, and locations for beaches, pools, wading pools, and splash pads on the City of Ottawa's website.
Wading pools in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward.
- Alvin Heights Park wading pool - June 29 to August 23
- Optimiste Park wading pool - June 30 to August 23
- St. Laurent Complex Wading Pool - June 22 to August 15
- St. Paul's Park Wading Pool - June 29 to August 23
- Overbrook Park Wading Pool - June 29 to August 22
At certain locations, while the wading pools are being drained, dogs are welcome to splash and play in the remaining water. This usually amounts to about 15 to 30 cm (six to 12 inches) of water. Details: ottawa.ca
In Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward:
- Overbrook Park wading pool: Tuesdays from 7 to 7:30 pm
- St. Paul's Park wading pool: Mondays, from 6 to 6:30 pm
Splash pads in and near Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward:
- Eugene Martineau Park - undergoing repairs
- Veterans' Park - undergoing repairs
- Wing Officer Willa Walker Park, 305 Lysander Place
- Thornecliffe Park, 45 Provender Avenue
- Dr. John Hopps Park, 300 Den Haag Drive
- Trojan Park, 901 Trojan Avenue
- Cummings Park, 1060 Cummings Avenue
- Whiterock Park, 1245 Matheson Road
- New Edinburgh Park, 203 Stanley Avenue
- Manor Park, 100 Thornwood Road
- Lawson Park, 481 Lawson Avenue
