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Your favourite Ottawa playgrounds
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t’s easy to get stuck in a playground rut, so if you have an extra hour or two, why not grab the family, pack a few snacks, hop in the car, and explore some new digs? We asked Capital Parents on Twitter and Facebook about their favourite destinations and here’s what some of them had to say: Maranda Carvell: “In the heat of summer I really like Claudette Cain. It’s on the water and there are lots of mature trees, and it’s usually a few degrees cooler there. There’s lots of room for kids to run around, play ball or frisbee, etc. plus structures. Nice place to go with a mix of big and small. Dawn Xavier-Franklin: “Definitely Brewer Park! I think it has the best combination of dry and wet activities during the summer, proximity to a great open field and, on Sundays during the summer, there’s a lot to see when the farmer’s market is open!” Patti Taggart: “Centrepointe Park is great; they have a great tire swing, big long slide, swings and a fabulous water park attached to it too. Mikes Convenience store is right across from the park and we often head there for a freezie or an ice cream after playing.” Trudy Moore: “Claudette Cain in Riverside
South. Play structure, soccer field and a splash pad. Across the street you can stop by Cake it Up for some Slushies, ice cream, or Dippin’ Dots. There is also a convenience store for popsicles, freezies, etc. There is ample space to let your kids blow off some steam!” Julie Harrison: “I love the park right behind the Parkdale Market! The play structures are different from most parks I’ve been to, so it really grabs the kids’ interest and allows for a nice day trip to the market at the same time.” Judy Lincoln: “Brewer Park because it is a fully accessible playground, so important and so often overlooked.” Vivian Cheng: “Millennium Park in Orleans. Huuuge play structure that’s modeled after the Parliament building.” Tanya Arcand: “Claudette Cain is our favourite. The splash pad is great for younger children.” Catherine Duncan: “Britannia Beach. Park, water, trails, bike paths, perfect for picnics.” @Jazzy6178: “Centrepointe Park. Great mix of play structures, shade trees, water park and washrooms/change rooms.”
Capital Parent Summer Survey Summer is coming! Are you ready? What’s your favourite beach in Ottawa? Where is your favourite place for a picnic? Where can Ottawa families find the best ice cream & gelato? Tell us about your favourite summer destinations & you can win one of five family passes to the Canadian Museum of Nature! It’s easy.
1 Go to capitalparent.ca. 2 Click on the orange Summer Survey button at the top of the page.
3 Answer 12 fill-in-the-blank questions about
your favourite things to do in Ottawa. 4 Leave your email address if you’d like to win.
That’s it!
Voting closes at noon on May 27, & the winners in each category will be published in the summer issue of Capital Parent.
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