# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Medhurst Park Splash Pad Groundbreaking Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: CHANGE OF DATE: This event is now being held on Thursday, August 20th! 

Join us as we celebrate the official groundbreaking of the new Medhurst Park Splash Pad!

After years of planning, fundraising, public consultation and partnership-building, construction is beginning on a project that will bring a new recreational landmark to Tanglewood families for generations to come.

The new splash pad will feature:

? Seven interactive water-play features
? New shade trees and landscaping
♿ Accessible design and seating
? A community-selected "Whimsy" theme
? New gathering and seating areas
?️ A landscaped safety berm separating the splash pad area from nearby traffic

Before and after the ceremony, children can enjoy a special appearance by Ottawa family entertainer and magician Chris Pilsworth. You can check out his website at https://borntoamaze.com/

The splash pad was selected by residents through a public consultation process and is being designed by Studio Red Landscape Architects, led by Kaja Cerveny, whose portfolio includes the award-winning Sharel Park Splash Pad, Parkdale Market improvements, the Rideau Canal Boardwalk, William Street Renewal and Hintonburg Place Plaza. 

EVENT DETAILS:
? Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
? Medhurst Park
Woodfield Drive, Ottawa

SPECIAL GUESTS: 
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
Nepean MPP Tyler Watt
Ward 9 Councillor Sean Devine
Hydro One Community Relations Manager Ani Bekmezian
Representatives from Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Association
Representatives from the City of Ottawa

Construction is expected to be completed this fall, with the splash pad opening for May 2027 season. All residents welcome.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/medhurst-park-splash-pad-groundbreaking-celebration/200030474146005
- **Event Categories**: charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Medhurst Park
- **lat**: 45.334588603799
- **long**: -75.744622173659
- **full address**: Medhurst Park, 403 Woodfield Dr, Ottawa, ON K2G, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Medhurst Park Splash Pad Groundbreaking Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Medhurst Park Splash Pad Groundbreaking Celebration takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Medhurst Park, 403 Woodfield Dr, Ottawa, ON K2G, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Medhurst Park Splash Pad Groundbreaking Celebration?
  - **A:** Medhurst Park Splash Pad Groundbreaking Celebration is organized by Sean Devine.

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