Medhurst Park — Splash Pad
Opening Date: Spring 2027
The City of Ottawa and the Tanglewood Hilldale Community Association (THCA) are working together to bring a new splash pad to Medhurst Park (403 Woodfield Drive).
Construction is now underway and is expected to be completed this fall, with an official opening planned for May 2027.The splash pad will include interactive water-play features, accessible amenities, new shade trees, decorative seating, and a landscaped safety berm.
Residents selected the “Whimsy” concept through a public consultation process.
Total project value: approximately $575,000.
Once completed, the splash pad will be operated and maintained by the City of Ottawa.
Residents were invited to share their design preferences through registering with engage.ottawa.ca and going to Medhurst Splashpad between November 17, 2025 and December 5, 2025.
The splash pad will join Medhurst Park’s existing amenities, which include play structures, a walking circuit, basketball court, soccer pitch, ball diamonds and volleyball court.
This project has been made possible through the City of Ottawa’s Community Partnership Grant Program, generous contribution from Hydro One, contribution from our Ward Councillor Sean Devine Cash-in-Lieu’ Fund, and the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community Association Reserves.
The splash pad will provide a free, accessible place for children and families to cool-off, gather and stay active. It will be located on the Woodfield Drive side of the park, with a berm to ensure separation from the road.
Main features:
- A colourful splash pad with themed spray features like the Tulip, Parasol, and Fun-Brella
- Decorative and accessible benches, some built into the grass hill
- A shaped berm that adds height and visual interest
- Smooth paths for strollers and persons with mobility needs
- Seating areas for families and caregivers
- Trees and planting for shade
Partnership story
The project began through conversations between Councillor Sean Devine and Hydro One regarding community benefits associated with the Merivale Transformer Station Modernization Project.
Hydro One, particularly through its Community Relations team, worked closely with local leaders to identify a meaningful legacy investment for Tanglewood.
THCA played a critical role in shaping the vision, securing grant funding, engaging residents, and helping bring the project to reality.
The project reflects what can happen when residents, volunteers, local organizations, elected officials and private-sector partners work collaboratively.
Climate resilience & extreme heat
Tanglewood currently has no public pool, wading pool or splash pad.
Splash pads are becoming increasingly important community assets as Ottawa experiences hotter summers and more frequent extreme heat events.