Wonder what is happening in QTN? Want to let others know about community activities? QTN now has a Community Bulletin Board in Frank Ryan Park (located between the playground and garden beds). Check it out when you walk through the Park! You can also use it to let other residents know about community activities. Create … Continue reading New Bulletin Board in Frank Ryan Park
UPDATE (2022-04-26): We have received burlap and twine from the City's Forestry Services to distribute so you can build your own Spongy moth trap (please measure the circumference of your tree(s) so we can cut the length of burlap you require!) A demonstration will be setup at Frank Ryan Park on April 30th or you … Continue reading Volunteers needed to limit the impact of the Spongy Moth (LDD)
The annual QTN Winter Carnival is back! Mark Sunday, February 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in your calendars and join us for some outdoor fun in the park (restrictions permitting). We all need something to look forward to!
The Frank Ryan Park Rink is open. Come one come all! Although the field house is closed to the public due to public health regulations, the ice is great and benches are in place outdoors for changing. If you're visiting the park, here are a couple things to consider: The rink is open to everyone … Continue reading Come enjoy the rink!
Frank Ryan Park's community rink can only operate with a cozy warm fieldhouse with the support of generous volunteers. Please sign up HERE to help keep the field house open for our friendly neighbourhood skaters! What does the role entail? Not too much, all you need to do is show up with a cell phone … Continue reading Volunteers Needed: Frank Ryan Park Outdoor Rink
UPDATE (2022-01-02): Due to the insufficient quantity of snow at the park to support the trees we sadly have to cancel the Christmas tree forest this year. You can use the yard waste collection on Thursday to dispose of your tree or you can also consider alternative usages in your own backyard. Here are some ideas found … Continue reading Cancelled – Christmas tree forest at Frank Ryan Park
Thank you to all our neighbours who provided feedback on the noise mitigation and landscape plan through our survey (now closed) and/or by sending feedback directly to qtncommunity@gmail.com. Two thirds of respondents supported a stone-like noise barrier wall (Figure 1, Option C) that is covered in vines (Figure 2). We also received many great suggestions on … Continue reading Connaught Park: Survey feedback on Noise Wall and Landscape Plan
A noise study for LRT Phase II confirmed the need for noise mitigation through Connaught Park. It also found that the proposed berms would not be effective. It proposes a combination of three measures for the portion of the track from the fly-over to the tunnel: absorptive wall panels, a noise barrier wall, and rail … Continue reading Connaught Park: Noise Mitigation and Landscape Plan for LRT
On November 10th at 4 pm the Official Unveiling of the Frank Ryan Park Fieldhouse Mural will be happening. Come on out!! The QTN CA successfully applied for a Crime Prevention Ottawa grant to beautify the neighbourhood, address graffiti issues and engage youth. The Paint It Up mural project Unveiling is happening!! Six area youth worked with … Continue reading Official Unveiling of the Frank Ryan Park Fieldhouse Mural (Nov 10 @ 4 PM)
re: Noise and Visual Mitigation in Landscape Plans for Connaught Park QTNca has continued its advocacy for improvements in the LRT plans through Connaught Park, including paths and measures to reduce noise and visual impacts. Residents have an opportunity to provide feedback on a revised landscape plan now and a revised plan for connectivity is … Continue reading LRT in Connaught Park: Updated landscape plan, opportunity for feedback