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Kim Menard
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We enjoyed a first-time visit on Fathers Day 2023 to Parkhaven Park and Splashpad located in the community of Whitehaven within the are of the former city of Nepean. This is a great spot to take kids, young and older for a refreshing run through the splashpad, leap the stone pads around the play structure area that are imprinted with tree slab cut imprints, or shape of a large frog or turtle as part of the fun.
The swing set offers toddler to older child play including a disc swing that accommodates two kids. There are also two play structures that provide lots of physical play and challenges including a mini rock wall climb that our toddler (3 yo) grandson easily scaled under Nanas watchful eye.
There were a couple of large picnic tables and picnic area, excellent tree shade, and a bench for weary & watchful parents. We hosted our children, their partners and our grandchildren for Fathers Day with a takeout lunch at the park. Not sure if the splashpad water can be consumed, and if not a drinking water pedestal would be welcome.
The adjacent green space on the south end of the park was getting good use by the dog crowd, and so was the splashpad for the odd pup that needed a bit of cooling off after a run in the park. The same green space although not huge, still offered sufficient space for some games of lacrosse, football, ultimate disc, or soccer - hopefully sans doggie doodoo.
Be advised there are no restrooms at the park.
Parkhaven Park is truly a Whitehaven community treasure and easily located on Google Maps off Woodroffe near Carling Avenue.
The swing set offers toddler to older child play including a disc swing that accommodates two kids. There are also two play structures that provide lots of physical play and challenges including a mini rock wall climb that our toddler (3 yo) grandson easily scaled under Nanas watchful eye.
There were a couple of large picnic tables and picnic area, excellent tree shade, and a bench for weary & watchful parents. We hosted our children, their partners and our grandchildren for Fathers Day with a takeout lunch at the park. Not sure if the splashpad water can be consumed, and if not a drinking water pedestal would be welcome.
The adjacent green space on the south end of the park was getting good use by the dog crowd, and so was the splashpad for the odd pup that needed a bit of cooling off after a run in the park. The same green space although not huge, still offered sufficient space for some games of lacrosse, football, ultimate disc, or soccer - hopefully sans doggie doodoo.
Be advised there are no restrooms at the park.
Parkhaven Park is truly a Whitehaven community treasure and easily located on Google Maps off Woodroffe near Carling Avenue.
A beautiful sunny relatively warm March day so we ventured out to enjoy some sunshine and nature with a stop at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre. The centre itself is beautifully constructed and completely accessible to wheelchairs in addition to some of its adjacent paths leading from the Centre. Inside the centre there is an information centre with recommendations for local sites or planning your visit at the centre, plus a selection of souvenirs for visitors. The are fully accessible washrooms and a nature museum with a history of the park and its wildlife inhabitants. The area next to the centre also has spaces for a picnic and benches. We took a short walk through the woods across a steel bridge over a small creek and enjoyed the quiet peace of the ancient forest that surrounded us. Lots of dog walkers on that Sunday and we had the chance to meet a few new 4-legged friends. Across the street from the centre there are several merchants and a variety of local restaurants/bakery. The photo attached is from the National Capital Commission library and features the interpretive display of wildlife and history of the park.