Proudmore Romina Park is nestled among Bridlewood’s homes and leafy spaces in Kanata South. It has many amenities, such as a hill for tobogganing, a basketball court, a play structure and an lots of open field space.
There is soon to be more on offer with an expansion and renewal of the park planned this summer. But according to a recent survey, community members want changes to the planned transformation.
The survey allowed community members to provide feedback on the expansion plan. The initial plan was focused on better facilities for teens and adults including a tennis and pickleball court, umbrella tables for seating and more.
The park expansion follows the Ottawa Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. The citywide plan outlines planned improvements to recreation offerings across Ottawa through 2031.
According to the survey this past October, the community wants a splash pad, dog park and more play equipment in the revamped park. The open field area does not now have a fence, the park does not have a splash pad and has one area of play equipment, with the wide open field taking up most of the area.
City officials countered saying a splash pad would not be feasible because of limited water service in the park and that additional play equipment would be best added to the existing site.
The response also noted that Monticello Park, a short walk from Proudmore Romina, will have more play equipment later in 2025.
According to the Engage Ottawa site, the next steps are to develop construction drawings with an anticipated start work this summer.
