Freedom Park

Good spot for little ones — the slides and swings are newer, which matters when you’ve got toddlers who don’t want to deal with rusty equipment. It’s pretty basic as far as playgrounds go, but for the 2-8 crowd in Ottawa, that’s honestly all you need. Pack a lunch because the picnic tables under those big shade trees make it worth sticking around a while. Nothing fancy, just a solid neighborhood park that does what it’s supposed to do.