Ottawa. City Operations
Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services
- Description
Planning and development of recreation programs and partnerships
- cultural programs which enables the physical, emotional and social well-being of members of the community
- aquatics
- fitness and weight training
- skating
- sports
- arts
The Place Listings web tool allows you to search for facilities by name, type or feature. Use it to locate facilities such as:
- recreation and community centres (full-service sites),
- community buildings(suburban and rural facilities),
- museums,
- galleries,
- arenas and more.
Enter a facility's name in the keyword search to quickly find its web page. Use the "feature" option to search for a place to have a picnic, play outdoor volleyball or basketball or use a computer, to name a few.
Children's Fitness Tax Credit: non-refundable federal tax credit for amounts of up to $500 on amounts paid by parents to register each child under the age of 16 to a physical activity program- Eligibility
- No restrictions
- Application Process
- Financial needs assessment is required to access the Ottawa Hand in Hand program * application form available at the City of Ottawa recreation and culture facilities * bring the completed application form to a local recreation or culture facility for review * any mail should be sent to 100 Constellation Dr and addressed to the program
Children's Fitness Tax Credit * ask for a receipt from organizations providing eligible programs of physical activity in which a person under the age of 16 is enrolled - Documents Required
- As per application process
- Toll Free
- 1-866-261-9799
- Office
- 3-1-1 - Payments: select 1 for English or 2 for French
* then, select option 2, then option 2 again - Fax
- 613-580-9612
- TTY
- 613-580-2401
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- 100 Constellation Dr
Ottawa, ON, K2G 6J8
Canada - Languages
- English, French
- Fees
- Program ; Residents are encouraged to apply for the Hand in Hand Financial Support as early as possible before the registration period
* each qualifying individual, or member of a family, is eligible for an annual maximum of $165 in Fee Assistance
* applicants are encouraged to pay a minimum of 25% of the program cost
* a parent or guardian can transfer all, or a portion of their Fee Assistance entitlement to a child or children in their household
* Fee assistance available for Residents of all ages ; assistance is provided by The City of Ottawa. - Topic(s)
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- Copyright
- Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
- Last Updated On
- April 23, 2025
- Location
- Ottawa
- Accessibility
- Not Applicable
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pmMon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Ottawa
