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Parks & trails

The Rideau Canal forms the western edge of the neighbourhood and the Rideau River the eastern. Between them are neighbourhood parks, a wading pool, rinks and a community centre.

30 parks, beaches, pathways and recreation places are mapped in the Old Ottawa East area: 19 parks, 0 beaches, 0 pathways and trails and 4 recreation centres and libraries.

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Ballantyne Park, a city park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Ballantyne Park, a city park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. Photo: You may select the license of your choice., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

OpenStreetMap lists Brantwood Park with a wading pool and an ice rink, as well as Springhurst Park, Ballantyne Park, Robert F. Legget Park and Montgomery Memorial Park. The Old Town Hall Community Centre is at 61 Main Street.

Nearby, OpenStreetMap also lists Sylvia Holden Park and an off-leash dog park, and Hurdman Park. We have no other details on trails or programs, so we have not added any.

The Rideau Canal runs along the western edge of Old Ottawa East.

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Parks and green spaces

Parks & trails in the Old Ottawa East area
Parks & trails in the Old Ottawa East area · Distances are straight-line from the marked centre. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
  1. 1Brantwood Park270 m
  2. 2Robert F. Legget Park340 m
  3. 3Springhurst Park520 m
  4. 4Springhurst Park600 m
  5. 5Hurdman Park650 m
  6. 6Old Town Hall Community Centre730 m
  7. 7Montgomery Memorial Park740 m
  8. 8Ballantyne Park780 m
  9. 9NCC780 m
  10. 10Patterson's Creek Park960 m
  11. 11Sylvia Holden Off-leash dog park980 m
  12. 12Sylvia Holden Park990 m
  13. 13Lionel Britton Park1.0 km
  14. 14Dale Park1.1 km
  15. 15Brighton Beach Park1.1 km
  16. 16Sandy Hill Arena1.2 km
  17. 17Sandy Hill Arena1.2 km
  18. 18Lansdowne Park1.2 km
  19. 19Brighton Beach Park1.2 km
  20. 20Cancer Survivors Park1.3 km
  21. 21St. Luke's Park1.3 km
  22. 22YMCA1.3 km
  23. 23Robinson Field1.3 km
  24. 24Minto Sports Complex1.3 km

Neighbourhood parks

26

Recreation centres & libraries

4

  • Old Town Hall Community Centre

    Community or recreation centre

    61 Main StreetIn Old Ottawa Eastopenstreetmap.org

  • Minto Sports Complex

    Community or recreation centre

    801 King Edward Avenueopenstreetmap.org

  • Sandy Hill Arena

    Community or recreation centre

    60 Mann Avenueopenstreetmap.org

  • YMCA

    Community or recreation centre

    180 Argyle Avenueopenstreetmap.org

Le canal Rideau près de la promenade du Colonel-By et de la rue Concord Nord On aperçoit à l'horizon des pavillons de l'Université d'Ottawa.
Le canal Rideau près de la promenade du Colonel-By et de la rue Concord Nord On aperçoit à l'horizon des pavillons de l'Université d'Ottawa.. Photo: Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Le canal Rideau près de la promenade du Colonel-By et de la rue Concord Nord
Le canal Rideau près de la promenade du Colonel-By et de la rue Concord Nord. Photo: Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Questions people ask

Quick answers

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All 34 questions

  1. What parks are in Old Ottawa East?

    Parks in and around Old Ottawa East include Brantwood Park (39 Onslow Crescent), Springhurst Park (24 Brunswick Street), Montgomery Memorial Park (61 Main Street), Ballantyne Park (31 Hawthorne Avenue), Robert F. Legget Park (321 Main Street) and Hurdman Park. Brighton Beach Park, Dale Park and Lansdowne Park are close by.

    As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org

  2. How does the Flora Footbridge connect Old Ottawa East to The Glebe?

    The Flora Footbridge opened to pedestrians in 2019 and crosses the Rideau Canal, connecting Old Ottawa East to The Glebe.

    As of 2026-10 · en.wikipedia.org

  3. Are there outdoor skating rinks near Old Ottawa East?

    Brantwood Park Ice Rink and Dale Park Ice Rink are listed in the area data, along with a Skating Court. Sandy Hill Arena is at 60 Mann Avenue.

    As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org

  4. Are there wading pools near Old Ottawa East?

    The Brantwood wading pool is at 39 Onslow Crescent. Other wading pools in the area data are at Sylvia Holden (10 Fifth Avenue) and St. Luke's (166 Frank Street).

    As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org

  5. Is there a dog park near Old Ottawa East?

    The Sylvia Holden Off-leash dog park is listed in the area data, alongside Sylvia Holden Park (641 O'Connor Street).

    As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org

  6. What recreation centres are near Old Ottawa East?

    The Old Town Hall Community Centre is at 61 Main Street. Nearby, the YMCA is at 180 Argyle Avenue, Sandy Hill Arena is at 60 Mann Avenue and the Minto Sports Complex is at 801 King Edward Avenue.

    As of 2026-10 · openstreetmap.org openstreetmap.org

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