📢 Important notice: Children's programs are suspended between August 22 and September 15 as we prepare for our Fall Programs.  The children's area including scavenger hunts are still open and awaiting your visit.  

Ottawa Public Health is reporting the first human case of WNV infection in an Ottawa resident for the 2025 season and has confirmed that a horse in Ottawa recently tested positive for EEEV.

The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and City service impacts for the Labour Day holiday on Monday, September 1.

Due to the extreme dry conditions, three local conservation authorities have issued low water advisories. Users of private wells are encouraged to be prudent with their water use and avoid all unnecessary watering activities, including lawn watering.

Children's programs will be suspended between August 22 - September 15 as we prepare for our Fall Programs. The children's area including scavenger hunts are still open and awaiting your visit.  

Registration for the fall campaign is open until Tuesday, September 30. You can choose to clean up community parks and green spaces, roadsides, shorelines or even areas around bus stops. We encourage any residents interested in participating, including high school students looking to complete community involvement hours, to register

Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club with a Teddy Bear Picnic Party! We will be enjoying a storytime, doing a craft, playing a game, and having a snack before closing with show & tell. Bring your favourite stuffie with you and anything you want to present for show & tell

Ottawa Public Health is investigating the City’s fifth confirmed case of measles in 2025. This public service announcement is for those who we are unable to reach directly or for whom no contact information is available. At this time, the risk to the general population remains low.