05 Aug City of Ottawa Facility Bookings Under Current COVID-19 Restrictions
While residents can now rent space at a community centre, the city has only opened a few sites at this time.
In addition, although there is a gathering limit of 50 per rental space, there may be a lower occupancy limit allowed in a specific room as the city requires 70 sq. feet per person to ensure physical distancing is always adhered.
Depending on where in the City you might like to book, there is a specific email to send in your request.
The following facilities will reopen for rentals with limited hours available at each location:
- South: Nepean Sportsplex, Walter Baker Athletic Centre and Osgoode Community Centre rcfssouthrentals@ottawa.ca
- East: Centre Richelieu Vanier, Ray Friel Recreation Complex and Pat Clarke Community Centre rcfseastrentals@ottawa.ca
- Central: Heron Road Community Centre, McNabb Community Centre, Lansdowne Park rcfscentralrentals@ottawa.ca
- West: John G. Mlacak Community Centre, Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, Richcraft Recreation Complex RCFSwestrentals@ottawa.ca
- Cultural Facilities/Museums: Shenkman Arts Centre (Indoor) locationshenkmanrentals@ottawa.ca, Cumberland Museum (Outdoor) museecumberlandmuseum@ottawa.ca, Billings Estate (Outdoor) and Pinhey’s Point (Outdoor) museums@ottawa.ca
The following conditions will also have to be followed:
- All participants and attendees must practice physical distancing
- Wearing masks is mandatory indoors – to be provided by renters or participants
- Renters have access to the main building lobby, room rental, assigned washrooms, first aid, and change rooms if required
- Canteen, remaining washrooms, social areas and kitchens remain closed/off-limits
- All facilities will be equipped with proper personal protective equipment, signage, directional and physical distancing decals and defined pathway with one-way circulation through the building
- Renters must adhere to the conditions of use
More information on the city’s phased approach can be found on the City website at https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/recreation-facilities/rental-information
Should you need assistance booking a facility for a private or public event, please give my office a call at 613-580-2486 or email Riley.Brockington@Ottawa.ca.