recreation

Photo: Cycling along the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway in May 2021. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com) The 53rd season of NCC Weekend Bikedays is on for 2023 from May 13 to October 9. An Ottawa summertime favourite since 1970, the bikedays offer residents more space to get out, be active and enjoy beautiful scenery on the national capital's parkways. ...

The City of Ottawa is asking residents, rental contract holders and organizers of large public events to stay off all municipal ball diamonds and sports fields. League conveners for ball diamonds will be contacted directly to advise that May 1 season opening for ball fields is being delayed. ...

It is time to think about the activities your children will be doing this fall! If you’re looking for the best role models, the most fun and the best gymnastics program in town… look no further! ** [ Starr Gymnastics & Fitness ](http://www. ...

Hard to believe but summer vacation is only a couple of weeks away for Ottawa students. If you’re a parent still looking for summer camps for your kids, there’s good news: many camp programs still have open spaces, so it’s not too late to register. ...

_ (Press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Ottawa residents are invited to sample a variety of fitness opportunities at City recreation facilities during the fall edition of Try it! You have the entire month of September to try three free fitness sessions at City facilities. ...

_ (press release) _ Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Transportation Committee, profiled several infrastructure projects and programs offered by the City to make cycling safe and easy.  “Ottawa is continually expanding our cycling network,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...

_ (press release) _ Skiers, snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers will soon enjoy a multi-use winter trail along the Ottawa River Pathway, right by the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway. One track will be set for skiers, the other for snowshoers, walkers and snow bikers. ...

_ (via National Capital Commission) _ Join us for presentations by international guest speakers on _ ciclovía _ , a Spanish word for a street that is open for cyclists. Learn more about what people are doing in other parts of the world. ...

_ (via the City of Ottawa) _ The City of Ottawa has opened its approved sledding hills. Outdoors enthusiasts are invited to sled while weather and hill conditions permit, and to keep personal safety in mind while sledding. Please note that certified multi-impact helmets are strongly recommended. ...

** Ottawa ** The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2. ** Recreation Services ** : ** Sens Rink of Dreams ** ** , ** located on Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall, is open daily from 6 a. ...