Recreation & Fitness

Old Ottawa South

OSCA Programs at the Firehall

Boomerang Kids Strollercising Programs

Brewer Park Complex

Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club

The R.A. Centre

Sunday Bike Days

Carleton University Athletics

Our Wonderful Parks

Old Ottawa South is an active community. Residents benefit from numerous recreational and fitness resources for both indoor and outdoor activities. When asked, most neighbours will point to the "walk-ability" of Old Ottawa South as one of its many assets. Many residents are able to walk or bicycle to work, and during the winter a number even skate! This, coupled with our parks, ice skating rinks, community centre, swimming pool and commercial fitness facilities ensures that all community members have access to a wide array of recreational and fitness resources. Below you will find a short listing of some of the facilities which add to the quality of life in Old Ottawa South.

To many, the "Old Firehall" is the heart of our neighbourhood. The Firehall is our community centre and meeting place. The Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) operate a number of fitness and recreational programs both at the Firehall as well as at Hopewell Avenue Public School. See the Programs section for more information.

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A walking club for all new Moms and Moms to be...operated through Boomerang Kids.

Stroll your way to fitness with an hour of fun by working out with your baby, whether in the stroller, a carrier, or in your tummy! A certified fitness instructor and personal trainer (and a new Mom) will coach and motivate you toward a "tonier" look, and help you to discover the exceptional benefits of walking and strollercising. Trek along on of Ottawa's most beautiful and scenic canal paths while enjoying the companionship and support of new moms.

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This multipurpose facility provides users with a wide selection of services and amenities including a six-lane pool, ice rink and outdoor playing surfaces. A variety of recreation programs are offered including swimming lessons, aquafitness, skating lessons, public skates andswims.

For a complete listing of programs offered at the Brewer Complex, please consult the City of Ottawa Recreation Guide, available at all City of Ottawa facilities.

www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/facilities/rec_centres/brewer/index_en.html

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The Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club (“OTLBC”) was founded in 1881 and is well known as one of Canada's oldest tennis facilities. The Club moved to their current site on Cameron Avenue in Old Ottawa South in 1922. They offer:

18 outdoor Har-tru clay tennis courts (12 courts lit for night play)
tennis lessons and racquet stringing facilities
a large outdoor swimming pool
Junior summer camp
a double-sided practice board
children’s play area (bring your favourite babysitter for Junior)

OTLBC also offers food and beverage services for members and visitors in its licensed café overlooking the beautiful grounds. The club hosts many Events each season and the facilities can be rented on Saturday evenings for private functions.

www.otlbc.com

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The RA Centre is operated by the Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada to provide leisure and lifestyle programs and services. The RA Centre is an extensive 200,000 sq ft facility which is located by an extensive outdoor complex of recreation facilities. The RA Centre is within walking distance of Old Ottawa South and is a one-of-a-kind recreational facility.

www.racentre.com

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During the summer months Colonel By Drive and several other NCC parkways are closed to car traffic on Sunday mornings. These routes, by the Rideau Canal and Ottawa River, are open to joggers, rollerbladers, and cyclists. They offer an 8 km-long scenic and safe opportunity to see the National Capital, and its many natural and cultural attractions.

Sunday brunch in the Byward Market (at the north end of Colonel By Drive) is a popular routine for many local families.

www.canadascapital.gc.ca

Carleton University is a short (and enjoyable) walk through Brewer Park. CU offers a wide range of fitness activities for the whole family.

www.carleton.ca/athletics/

What would we do without them! Residents of Old Ottawa South are blessed with two of the most magnificent public parks that the City has to offer - Brewer Park to the West and Windsor Park to the East. Both are bordered by the mighty Rideau River and offer a multitude of opportunities for outdoor recreation. These two parks offer something for everyone, from Tennis Courts and a Wading pool to Basketball courts, Soccer pitches and Baseball Diamonds - we've got it all! In Winter, both Brewer and Windsor parks offer outdoor skating rinks. At Brewer park there is even a speed skating oval maintained by City staff (when was the last time you saw a Zamboni driving around in a public Park?). Residents of Old Ottawa South also enjoy several smaller parks which are scattered throughout the neighbourhood. Linda Thom Park, Brighton Park and Osborne park offer additional opportunities to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.

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