Brewer Park is really popular all year round. It's located right off of Carleton University,…read morebetween Bronson and Sunnyside, on Brewer Way, right next to the Ottawa River. It's used quite a bit for sports, as it has numerous soccer and football playing fields, baseball diamonds, a basketball net, a hockey arena and speed skating oval in the winter, and is close to Brewer Pool for indoor swimming. It also has bike paths, play structures, a pond, and even a mini waterpark, which makes it particularly fun for kids and families. I always see children playing here with their family, friends, and pets, as well as Carleton students that live so close by. The first time I visited Brewer Park was in the fall for House of Paint, an annual graffiti festival, with live art, DJs and MCs, breakdancing, and BBQ. It takes place at the legal wall under Dunbar Bridge, and the festival is eco-friendly, community-supported, and unique.

I can't believe there aren't more reviews for this excellent park! I came here when I worked in…read morechildcare, and it was a kid's paradise. It might even be my favourite place to bring kids in the city, especially on a hot day. There's an awesome two tiered splash pad here, along with 4 or 5 awesome play structures (which are accessible). There's tons of room for kids to run around, and there's also some other cool features to explore like the community garden, pond, and legal graffiti wall. They have public washrooms and they're fairly clean. This is a fantastic place to bring the little ones, but the House of Paint hiphop festival is also a ton of fun for adults.

I used to love taking my niece here No matter what time of…read moreyear 5 stars would have been reasonably clear But renovations have ruined it now, I fear Where children used to play in the sand Now sawdust and cedar chips cover the land Wanting to modernize, I understand Even the new Jungle Gym was poorly planned It takes up just so much more space And isn't ideal for kids young in age My nephew still small wanted to play But now I can't follow to keep him safe. Used to have a tall, big beautiful slide Replaced with a short one from narrow to wide It looks cool, but not practical if tried With 3 spaces at the end, but still only one at a time? Used to have more open space for kids to run And the water station in the sand pit is questionably dumb We'll hit up another park next time we come They've changed it all up, we just didn't have as much fun. ----------- Installment 26 poetry reviews So, for a nice hike with the dogs (off leash even allowed at points) this park is still an excellent waterview/access place for adults, teens and sports. But the kid's part of this park took a huge turn for the worse. I duno what they were thinking when they redesigned this big #parkFAIL. However, the splash pad area is still a good option for kids on a hot day. I'll give it 2.5 stars, generously rounding to 3, for still being a useful and pretty park in some respects but hafta dock them serious points for ruining the kid's park. Also Stanley Park/New Edinburgh Park ?? Figure out what it's called guys. It can't be both...can it??

This is easily the best off leash park close to downtown. Far away from any traffic, this peninsula…read morestretches into the Rideau River, and provides ample room to chase balls, sticks, and other dogs, who come here in droves. Easily one of the more popular parks in the area, in the summertime it's not uncommon to see 20-30 dogs here at peak times, between 4 and 6pm, later when the summer sun is up late. Lots of regulars, and friendly people/dogs Even though the rules clearly block off the water from dog access, there's a gravel beach where dogs will swim and frolic in the water, seemingly without impunity. It seems to be a tolerated access point, and I've never had anyone have any issues in the 4 years I've used this park. Only issue I have ever had is with sharing the neighbouring bike path with cyclists. Many hardcore riders use this path, and can get upset when they are doing 60kph past the dog area and animals wonder into the lanes. Plenty of on street parking on Stanley Avenue, and also near the children's park at the east end of Stanley. Make sure to leash your dog from this lot and along the access path until you get out in the open.

Of the 7 current NHL arenas I have been to this is 7th out of 7th Here is the rundown…read more Arena feels quite dated compared to the others I have been to, even though our favorite Madison Square Garden is much older and others are of similiar age. Unlike Centre Bell and Scotiabank Arena which have great food, drinks, and WiFi there are limited food and drink options here (at least on 3rd floor where we sat) and no WiFi. The arena is also far away from the city center although luckily they are putting new arena near the War Museum in LeBreton Flats that will be on the light rail line. They do their best to make up for the shortcomings and have a couple restaurants in the arena but we didn't try them as well as great pregame and intermission entertainment. When we went on November 2nd against the Kraken it was Oktoberfest night and they had pregame specials and entertainment we missed along with a beer stein giveaway they ran out of (but we didn't want to fly back with them anyways), and a German dance troupe during intermission that was just to the left and below us on the club level and the Jumbotron was fun to watch throughout the game. The team has so much potential and I love Brady Tkachuk as his dad Keith was my favorite Blues player growing up so I got his jersey in advance. Plus hockey really has its origins in Ottawa rather than Toronto even though the original Senators relocated to St. Louis to become the Eagles before they got the current team several decades later. Looking forward to seeing Ottawa again when Parliament is restored and they have a new and improved arena.

This is the 7th hockey arena I've visited. It's almost 30 years old, but the place still looks…read morepretty new. Pretty easy access to get in and out and there are plenty of restrooms and food choices. Staff was also super cool and friendly along with all of the Ottawa fans we met. It is out in the middle of the boonies, so we didn't drive there and stayed at the hotel that was 0.5 miles down the road. It is pretty easy to walk on Huntmar Dr and across the bridge to the arena. That's the only downside is that the place is like a 30 minute drive to downtown. There are some things around the area, but it is still pretty dead and you can't really pregame like you can at other arenas.

Kinsella Park is a very big park. It has huge open green space. We actually saw some kids flying…read morekites in the open field. There are small hilly areas in the park which are good for tobogganing in the winter, for little kids. There are also four tennis courts in this park. The park also has a baseball diamond with lights so you can play after dark. Note that the park is next to 2 schools. It's not fenced off, and some areas are school property, but at first glance may look like part of the park. Watch for signs to alert you to areas that belong to the schools. It's a nice park to walk around for exercise. There are paved paths. No designated park parking lot (the parking lots belong to the school). But street parking is readily available. Interested in other parks in Ottawa and surrounding areas? Check out my Park Series here on Yelp: https://www.yelp.ca/collection/fhwH7F0hdh8_PpmaXsHSmw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare

Wow, I can't believe this park is in my neighbourhood yet I only recently discovered it, lol. It's…read moretechnically a dog park, but it has other amenities as well. It has a huge fenced in area where dogs can go off leash. It also has 2 baseball diamonds, a basketball court, a playground with swings and play structures, a splash pad, some open green space, and some wooded areas along a trail. Some of the trail is paved and some of it is unpaved. It's about 1.5 kilometres to circle the whole park. There are 2 separate parking lots connected to the park. One is off Island Park Drive and the other is off Sebring Avenue. It's a nice place right in the city, but when you're in the park you feel like you've escaped the hustle and bustle of the city ;)

It was good best parr of the whole place were the volleyball parks and the tournament that takes…read moreplace there every Saturday just get your friends to participate. Restaurant was closed in sunday morning for some reason, good for cyclists a small trail is nearby, cycle stands are also available, there was something there named "repair cafe" if inky someone could tell me what it was. Stuff to bring: if you want to take a dip : extra clothes, plastic bag to put wet clothes in, bring a kayak, safe for kids, no life jackets, a blanket, a flootie, swimming googles and a bright smile with you !!

Really great spot. I've always loved this place…read more Friends told me AFTER my arrival to be careful re the dog by-law. We stayed in the shade, on the paths and my pup was welcome on the patio for Baja's. (Great burger and beer, BTW) It was a beautiful day and sunbathers lined the beach. Watercraft, sailboats, paragliding, paddlers. Busy but serene. I loved it. And there were many other dogs. Luck of the draw I guess if you take that chance. I'll go back and explore all of it sans pup but we loved our time here.

What a huge park! So much open green space. You can definitely play frisbee or set up a net and…read moreplay badminton or other activities that require a lot of open space. They have 3 public tennis courts! (The nets are removed during the winter and replaced in the Spring. I'm not sure what the timings are, but I was there mid-April and the nets were not yet up). There's a soccer field, a baseball diamond, and a playground. The playground has 2 play structures, a tiny one for small kids and a larger one for bigger kids. It also has several swing sets, about 3-4 of them. This park is connected to the Ottawa River Pathway and it's not far from Britannia Beach and Park. I feel it's a park worth travelling to, especially if you're looking for a lot of open green space. Street parking only. Interested in other parks in Ottawa and surrounding areas? Check out my Park Series: https://www.yelp.ca/collection/fhwH7F0hdh8_PpmaXsHSmw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare

Brantwood Park is a huge and beautiful park. It has a lot of amenities and is right by the Rideau…read moreRiver. It has a lot of open green space, great for picnics! If picnicking on the grass is not your jam, there are plenty of picnic tables as well, along with benches. There is a basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 2 baseball diamonds, a wading pool, 2 play structures (a newer more modern one and an older wooden one), 4 swings for big kids, 4 swings for small kids and a tire swing. The park is by the Rideau River and there are benches and Adirondack chairs along the riverbank and the view is beautiful. There's also a small parking lot with free parking, although free street parking is also available and not too difficult to find. Brantwood Park is one of my favourite parks in the city. I love having picnics there and just walking around to get exercise while enjoying the view of the river. Definitely worth travelling across town to visit. Interested in other parks in Ottawa? Check out my Park Series Collection here on Yelp: https://www.yelp.ca/collection/fhwH7F0hdh8_PpmaXsHSmw?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare