Parks and Play

The landscaped park surrounding the Aga Khan Museum, with formal gardens, reflecting pools and rows of trees inspired by Islamic garden design. It is open to the public year round; from November 1 to March 31 the park is open from dawn to dusk (dawn to 10 PM the rest of the year). Walking in the park is free; on site parking has a flat fee.

The Constance Bay Community Centre Park, in the riverside village of Constance Bay in West Carleton, has a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark. It is a handy local spot for skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes, close to the Ottawa River beaches and the Torbolton Forest. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

Centennial Park beside the Manotick Arena has a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark in the heart of the village. It is a good stop for skaters, scooter riders and BMX riders, and the historic village core is a short walk away. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

Leslie Armstrong Park, at the Bearbrook Community Centre on Russell Road, has a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark for the rural east end. It gives local kids and teens a place to ride skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes close to home. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

Blackburn Park in Blackburn Hamlet has a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark close to the Greenbelt pathways. It is a friendly neighbourhood spot for skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

The CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn in Stittsville has a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark next to the pool and arena building. Skaters, scooter riders and BMX riders can drop in and use it. The skatepark is free with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

Bridlewood Core Park in Kanata South has a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark set in a neighbourhood park. It is a local favourite for kids and teens on skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

A free neighbourhood skatepark at Parc du Plateau in Cap-Rouge, for skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters. Wearing a helmet and pads is strongly recommended. Free and open to everyone, every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., May to October.

A free neighbourhood skatepark at Parc-école de la Camaradière in Les Saules, for skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters. Wearing a helmet and pads is strongly recommended. Free and open to everyone, every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., May to October.

A free neighbourhood skatepark at Parc Victorin-Beaucage in Vanier, for skateboards, BMX bikes and scooters. Wearing a helmet and pads is strongly recommended. Free and open to everyone, every day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., May to October.

The Treehouse Mike Memorial Skatepark is a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark in Berrigan Park, Barrhaven. It gives south end skaters, scooter riders and BMX riders a local place to practise, with park space around it. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.

The Legacy Skatepark is a City of Ottawa outdoor skatepark behind the Centrepointe theatre district at Ben Franklin Place in Nepean. It is easy to reach and close to the library, theatre and park paths. The skatepark is free to use with no booking, from spring until the snow arrives.