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Balena Park

Tourist attraction • Park

👍👍 Great wide open field for people to play on. Basketball court (one net), at one end of the park, playground, and a wading pool as well. In the winter, the community floods a section of the field and divides the rink into 2 sections: one for playing hockey; and the other for skating only. People often mention park, kids, pool,

Address

1579 Balena Ave, Ottawa, ON K1G 0X1, Canada

Website

ottawa.ca

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 5 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 am to 11 pm

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  • 5/5 Dino P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great wide open field for people to play on. Basketball court (one net), at one end of the park, playground, and a wading pool as well. In the winter, the community floods a section of the field and divides the rink into 2 sections: one for playing hockey; and the other for skating only.
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  • 5/5 Jonathan W. 9 months ago on Google
    Great peaceful park perfect for evening walks etc!
  • 4/5 Alfira B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cute little park. I like tall trees that give some good shades. The only upsetting moment is that the small kids playground slides are very high from the ground. It is dangerous for kids to slide down without guidance as they may fall and hurt themselves.
  • 5/5 Colin S. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful park with a great Pet Memorial.
  • 5/5 Nathen 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best parks for children around Ottawa. They have a well-maintained pool with great lifeguards, 3 play structures, a basketball around, a huge grass field for dogs, and many benches. The many tall trees provide excellent shade for keeping cool on hot days.
  • 5/5 April L. 11 months ago on Google
    A beautiful park that connects with large open green spaces around it. It has ample field area for games and picnics.
  • 4/5 Nicholas M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great neighbourhood park. Lots of play structures for both big and little kids as well as a wading pool in the summer and ice rinks in the winter. Some of the park facilities are a bit out of date however the park is well loved and well maintained by local volunteers.
  • 4/5 Lynn M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little park for a 2 year old. She loves the 'fish' spring ride.
  • 4/5 Pascale C. 1 year ago on Google
    My 4 children loved it! We will definitely go again!
  • 5/5 Noah E. 2 years ago on Google
    Had to enjoy it through a foot of slush, but with waterproof boots, nice weather and 4 months of seasonal depression, amything is possible
  • 4/5 Pouch S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful park to relax in. Have your lunch and even a couple of beers or juice. Clean pretty well taking care ofd
  • 5/5 Caroline J. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean, lovely park. This was my neighborhood park growing up and now I bring my kids here to play.
  • 5/5 George M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very clean and fun park for kids. Nice wading pool with a divided section for toddlers.
  • 5/5 NH M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and clean
  • 5/5 J B. 3 years ago on Google
    We visited in the pouring rain so the wading pool wasn't open, but my kids still had a blast. There's swing, a climbing structure and play structure with slides, as well as a covered gazebo. My son especially liked exploring the pathsvin the forest next to the park.
  • 5/5 Bethany G. 2 years ago on Google
    Our kids favorite. Wading pool in the summer, ice rink in the winter. A hidden gem.
  • 5/5 Andrew G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great sheltered neighborhood park. Love the winter rink too.
  • 5/5 Vitaliy 2 years ago on Google
    Clean and not crowdy park. The best one in the neighbourhood.

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Amenities

  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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