Supporting Pollinators

Did you know 75% of the world’s food chain is dependent on pollinators?   As well, here in the City of Ottawa, 80% of our geographic area is rural and agricultural land. Supporting pollinators, native species and our naturalized greenspaces is crucial to supporting our natural ecosystems and biodiversity. While Ottawa is blessed with an…

Eden Park now open!

August 18, 2022 – I am happy to share that Eden Park is now open in Trailsedge East! Innes Ward’s newest park features: Tennis courts A basketball key An extra-large, double-splashpad Adult fitness stations Swings Picnic shelter Picnic tables Checkers/chess tables Play structure Skateboard area As well as many new trees and open greenspace for…

Cathedral Park Play Structure Repair

    The storm that came through Ottawa on May 21st, took a toll on much of our City; damaging homes, schools and public infrastructure. Sadly, one of our local parks here in Innes Ward – Cathedral Park, sustained severe damage to the play structure. Staff have since removed the damaged section, and have installed…

Blackburn Park Splash Pad Construction

I am pleased to announce that the City of Ottawa will begin construction of the Blackburn Park Splash Pad the week of May 17, 2021. Construction of this brand-new splashpad will take place over several weeks, with the completion of the project later this summer. This new park feature’s design was chosen by the community,…