City of Ottawa Recreation: Outdoor swim and splash

 

Looking to beat the heat this summer? Pack your bags, slather on your sunscreen and get outside for a day of fun in the sun with outdoor swim and splash!

Beaches   Starting this Saturday, June 21 until Sunday, August 24 Mooney’s Bay, Britannia, Westboro and Petrie Island are open for supervised swimming from noon to 7 pm.   Before you hit the water, here are our top safety tips:  Only swim at supervised beaches when lifeguards are present  Review water and weather conditions before swimming. Learn more at ottawapublichealth.ca/beaches  Read and follow all signage  Familiarize yourself with our new flagging system  Green flag: Lifeguards are supervising the designated swimming area  Red flag: Lifeguards are not supervising the designated swimming area  Red/yellow flag: Designated swimming area between the flags  Always keep children within arm’s reach   Make sure children and weaker swimmers are wearing properly fitted life jackets or personal floatation devices  Always swim with a buddy

Outdoor pools  Outdoor pools are opening this month with their pre-season schedules:  Open now:   Bearbrook Pool   Beaverbrook Pool – Kanata  Crestview Pool   Entrance Pool   General Burns Pool   Genest Pool   Glen Cairn Pool   Opening June 21:   Corkstown Pool   Katimavik Pool

Splash pads  Enjoy a day of free fun at one of our splash pads! Our city is home to over two hundred locations, each with fun features to help you stay cool.

Wading pools   Throughout June, the following wading pools are open from noon to 5 pm on weekends.  Alexander  Alvin Heights  Britannia  Dutchies  Marlene Catteral  McNabb  Pushman  Rideauview  St Paul’s  Sylvia Holden (Landsdowne)  Review the map to find a location near you and check opening dates and summer season schedules.

QTSRCA Community Garage Sale

The community garage sale is a great opportunity to do some good, meet your neighbours, and maybe even find a new treasured item for yourself!

When: Saturday, June 28, 8:00 am to noon

Where: Front yards and driveways throughout the neighbourhood

QTSRCA Summer Social

Join us in celebrating the summer season with a celebration at the Kilreen Park Splash Pad. Free snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Special Guests: Ottawa Fire Services (see a real fire truck up close!)

When: Saturday, June 28, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Where: Kilreen Park Splash Pad (1240 Southwood Drive)

QTSR Community Association Meeting: 17 June 2025

The QTSR Community Association will be meeting to plan this year’s 2025 Garage Sale and Summer Social. All community members are welcome to join us!

When: Tuesday, June 17, 7:00-8:00 pm

Where: Sonny’s Bar and Grill (1119 Baxter Road)