Fieldhouse

The Paint It Up mural project is moving ahead!

QTNca was successful in applying for a Crime Prevention Ottawa grant to beautify the neighbourhood, address graffiti issues, and engage youth.

Six area youth will be working with House of Paint and local artist Jimmy Baptiste to design and paint a mural on the Frank Ryan Park building. The painting is scheduled to take place 16-21 August (weather dependent). Check out Jimmy’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

What can you do?

The youth are learning about the art, techniques, and design. They will also be given a chance to develop presentation and public speaking when they present their designs at an. Online community consultation session Tuesday August 7th.

You’re invited to participate in the upcoming community consultation happening Tuesday August 3rd at 7 PM (Zoom call details below). The youth will be presenting their ideas for the mural that will be painted on the north said of the Frank Ryan shack. The young people would love to hear what you think.

You are also welcome to come out and watch the painting as the mural takes shape Aug 16-20!!

Here’s the link for Tuesday evening:

Time: Aug 3, 2021 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962890615?pwd=SWp5VUhaUndyQnZ6UEhPT2xNRlVZZz09
Meeting ID: 829 6289 0615
Passcode: 407563
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kTSI3mDh1

Our spring cleanup is scheduled for April 17 (postponed)

UPDATE: Our scheduled clean up is on hold until further notice, due to Ontario-wide shutdown. For more information please see the program’s website: Cleaning the Capital Program (City of Ottawa)

Until the current restrictions are lifted and we are able to host the cleanup we encourage you to safely pick up garbage while you are outside exercising. Thank you to everyone who is already doing this, we have received several compliments on your contributions. Stay safe and if you need anything please do not hesitate to reach out to us (qtncommunity@gmail.com)  or your neighbours (on the local Facebook group).

Come help clean up our neighbourhood!

Meet us at the Frank Ryan Park Field House on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies and choose an area to clean. Latex gloves and garbage bags will be provided. In the event of rain, we will reschedule to Sunday, April 18, 2020.

If you plan on attending, we ask that you follow the City of Ottawa’s new guidelines due to COVID-19:

Please keep in mind that all participants must follow public health guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. This means your cleanup plan must be COVIDWISE (link is external) and include the following:

  • Keep a physical distance of at least two metres (six feet) from anyone who is not from your household
  • Wear a mask whenever physical distancing is not possible
  • Wash and/or sanitize your hands as early and as often as possible
  • If you are feeling unwell in any way, please stay home

See Ontario COVID-19 Response Framework (link is external) for more information.

Additional Information to keep QTN clean!

Volunteers Needed: Frank Ryan Park Outdoor Rink

The snow has fallen. The trees are bare.  It’s time to get excited for winter activities. The best thing we can do for our mental and physical health this pandemic winter is to enjoy the great outdoors in our own neighbourhood. The Frank Ryan outdoor rink needs volunteers like you to continue to receive support from the city, provide changing facilities, and ensure a safe environment.

Student with a light weekday afternoon of classes? New to the neighbourhood and looking to meet people? Snowbird stuck north of the border? Desk jockey who doesn’t spend an hour a day commuting anymore?  This opportunity is for you.

Sign up here by December 15th and you will be contacted in regard to scheduling, access, and safety protocols.