Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre

Abbotsford House is a special place close to Old Ottawa South with a comprehensive range of programs and services offered to seniors living in the community.  The programs are dedicated to helping people remain healthy and happy in their own homes.

A full range of recreational programming is available, with offerings such as Pilates, Folk Dancing, Seated Aerobics, Muscle Toning, and much more.

For further information, see www.glebecentre.ca.

The R.A. Centre

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

Ottawa Sport & Social Club

Ottawa Sport & Social Club (OSSC) is Ottawa’s largest co-ed adult recreational leagues providers with over 8,000 players playing each season. OSSC offers over 19 different sports and classes and play within a 20km radius of downtown Ottawa. The club partners with the Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club (OTLBC) as this is home to the 6 beach volleyball courts that OSSC owns and operates.

The primary mandates of OSSC are to provide a league setting for adults to be active, have fun, and meet new people. The full listing of leagues and classes, including beach volleyball at OTLBC can be found at this link: www.ossc.ca/register.

Sunday Bike Days

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

Boomerang Kids Strollercising Programs

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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Carleton University Athletics

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

www.carleton.ca/athletics

Brewer Park Complex

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

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.

Our Wonderful Parks

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.

Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club

The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club provides a complete summer experience that includes tennis, swimming, dining and relaxation. Countless families call the OTLBC their "cottage in the city". The OTLBC offers:

• 18 outdoor Har-tru clay tennis courts (12 courts lit for night play)
• tennis lessons and racquet stringing facilities
• a double-sided practice board
• a large outdoor swimming pool
• swimming lessons
• Junior summer camp open to members and non-members
• 6 beach volleyball courts
• children’s play area (Caregiver pass included with Family memberships)
• Full service Café and licensed Bar

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