Nestled amongst Bridlewood’s homes and leafy spaces in Kanata South is Proudmore Romina Park. It has many amenities to offer to the community, such as a snow-covered hill for tobogganing, a basketball court, play structure and open field.
There is also an expansion and renewal of the park planned for this summer. But according to a recent survey, the results of which were released in October, community members want some changes to the planned transformation of the park.
The survey, which opened in October, allowed community members to provide feedback on the park’s expansion plan. The initial plan was focused on providing better facilities for teens and adults. The pre-survey proposal included a tennis and pickleball court, umbrella tables for seating and more.
The planned expansion follows the final version of the Ottawa Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan released on Oct. 2. The plan outlines planned improvements to recreation offerings in Ottawa communities through 2031.
According to the October survey, the community wants a splash pad, dog park and additional play equipment in the revamped park.
Currently, the open field area does not include 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.
But city officials have responded that a splash pad would not be feasible due to 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 to the work this summer.
