Parks and recreation in Sandy Hill
The City of Ottawa parks inventory lists 10 parks in and around Sandy Hill, led by Strathcona Park. Annie Pootoogook Park is the closest, about 0.2 km (straight-line) from the neighbourhood centre.
21 parks, beaches, pathways and recreation places are mapped in the Sandy Hill area: 10 parks, 0 beaches, 0 pathways and trails and 5 recreation centres and libraries.
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The largest parks and green spaces in the city data are Strathcona Park, Dutchie's Hole Park, Sandy Hill Arena, Robinson Field, Annie Pootoogook Park, a recreational trail, St. Germain Park, Herbert and Estelle Brown Park, Cindy Mitchell Park and Ogilvy Square. St. Germain Park and Cindy Mitchell Park are each about 0.4 km from the centre, and Strathcona Park about 0.5 km (straight-line).
City facilities nearby include the Sandy Hill Community Centre (about 0.2 km), Sandy Hill Arena (about 0.6 km) and the Ottawa Public Library Rideau Branch (about 0.8 km). The city data counts four rinks in the area. Tree canopy covered 19.7% of the neighbourhood in 2024, per the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study.
Parks and facilities near Sandy Hill
Neighbourhood parks
16Annie Pootoogook Park
Active Recreation park
250 Somerset Street, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Cindy Mitchell Park
Active Recreation park
288 Chapel Street, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Dutchie's Hole Park
Active Recreation park · waterfront access
154 Mann AvenueIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Herbert and Estelle Brown Park
Passive Recreation park
615 Besserer StreetIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Ogilvy Square
Passive Recreation park
Nicholas Street at Rideau StreetIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Outdoor rink, Riverain Park
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
400 N River Rd.In Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Outdoor rink, Sandy Hill Park and Community Centre
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
250 Somerset St. E.In Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Recreational Trail
Passive Recreation park · waterfront access
57 Robinson Avenue, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Robinson Field
Active Recreation park
3 Hurdman Road, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Sandy Hill Arena
Active Recreation park
60 Mann Avenue, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Splash pad, Cindy Mitchell Park
Splash pad (summer only)
288 Chapel Street, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
St. Germain Park
Active Recreation park
86 A Templeton Street, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Strathcona Park
Active Recreation park · waterfront access
25 Range Road, OttawaIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca
Outdoor rink, Jules Morin Park (Outdoor Rink)
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
400 Clarence St. E.maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Outdoor rink, Marion Dewar Plaza (Rink of Dreams)
Outdoor rink (winter, weather permitting)
110 Laurier Ave. W.maps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Splash pad, Riverain Park
Splash pad (summer only)
400 North River Road, Vaniermaps.ottawa.ca
Recreation centres & libraries
5Ottawa Public Library Rideau Branch
Public Library
377 Rideau StIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca biblioottawalibrary.ca
Sandy Hill Arena
Arena
60 Mann AveIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Sandy Hill Community Centre
Community Centre
250 Somerset St EastIn Sandy Hillmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Champagne Bath Pool
Indoor Pool
321 King Edward Avemaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Lowertown Cmplx
Recreation Complex
40 Cobourg Stmaps.ottawa.ca ottawa.ca
Quick answers
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What parks and trails are in Sandy Hill?
The City of Ottawa parks inventory lists 10 parks and green spaces in and around Sandy Hill, including Strathcona Park, Dutchie's Hole Park, Annie Pootoogook Park, St. Germain Park and Cindy Mitchell Park. Annie Pootoogook Park is the closest at about 0.2 km, in a straight line from the neighbourhood centre.
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Is Sandy Hill good for families?
Sandy Hill has five elementary schools within about 1.2 km (straight-line) and several parks, but children aged 0 to 14 were 8.0% of residents in the 2021 census. The average household size was 1.8. Whether it suits your family depends on the type of home you need and the school catchment for the address.
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Are there rinks, pools, a library and rec centres near Sandy Hill?
Yes. The City of Ottawa facility data lists four rinks and four recreation facilities nearby: Sandy Hill Community Centre (about 0.2 km), Sandy Hill Arena (about 0.6 km), Lowertown Complex and Champagne Bath Pool. The Ottawa Public Library Rideau Branch is about 0.8 km away, with distances measured in a straight line.
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How much tree canopy does Sandy Hill have?
Tree canopy covered 19.7% of Sandy Hill in 2024, according to the Ottawa Neighbourhood Study. The neighbourhood also has 10 parks in the City of Ottawa inventory.
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Where is the Sandy Hill Community Centre?
The Sandy Hill Community Centre is the closest City of Ottawa recreation facility to the neighbourhood centre, about 0.2 km away in a straight line. Sandy Hill Arena is about 0.6 km away.
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