The City of Ottawa and the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association will be unveiling David Arntfield Recreations Area with a community celebration.

Located in the northeast corner of Centennial Park in Manotick, the David Arntfield Recreation Area is the gateway into this park which is a significant gathering place for the community.

The creation of the David Arntfield Recreation Area was made possible with support from community contributors and from the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

The David Arntfield Recreation Area has been under construction since 2020. The first phase, which included a seasonal outdoor rink with lighting, basketball courts, and tree planting, was finished in early 2022. The second and final phase includes new skateboard park and pump track.

In 2020, the northeast corner of Centennial Park was commemoratively named in memory of David Arntfield, a dedicated community volunteer and talented fundraiser supporting both local and regional initiatives. With the opening of this recreation area, local residents and visitors can share in David’s lifelong passion for sports and recreation.

Itinerary

6:00pm – 7:00pm Prelude

Test your basketball prowess - play basketball with reps from the Women and Men’s Carleton Ravens BB Teams on the best outdoor courts in Ottawa

Garden Interpretive Panels – visit the newly-planted Arena Gardens, designed by Artistic Landscape Designs Ltd, and planted and maintained by volunteers from Manotick Public School, St. Leonard’s Catholic School, Youth of Manotick, and Family & Friends of the Arntfield Family

Ottawa Skateboard Association – skate with some of Ottawa’s most experienced and talented skateboarders and win some prizes; meet with Trevor Alguire, On Deck Skateboard Shop and former Manotick resident who initiated the very first Skateboard Park in Manotick. 

Drop by, enjoy some snacks, and chat with several local Manotick groups:

• Manotick BIA (promo and local samplers)

• Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (lemonade)

• Manotick Village and Community Association (popcorn)

• Oldtimers Hockey - The Cement Heads (BBQ hot dogs)

• Youth of Manotick  (freezies)

Music:               Live Music - Retrosonics

7:00 p.m.         O Canada by Allegra Nocita

Welcome /MC – Mike O’Neil, President, MCPRA

Anne Robinson - Recognition of Professional Teams & Trades

Andrew Arntfield on behalf of the Arntfield Family

MPP Goldie Ghamari

Councillor Brown

7:25                    Remove Drapery from David Arntfield Recreation Area Signage

Photo Op – Politicians/ Donors

7:30                    Skating/ Pump Track/ Basketball Play continue