McNabb Park

Client

City of Ottawa

Location

Ottawa

Completion

2015

The revitalization of McNabb Park transformed a dated space into an all-ages destination while responding to the interests of the immediate community. This active, mixed-use open space is located in the dense and vibrant community of Centretown, whose residents played an essential role in shaping the revitalization of the park through community meetings and consultations.

With a prominent entrance on Bronson Avenue, the park serves as a modern and active space viewed by many as they traverse the City of Ottawa from the Airport Parkway to downtown. The park is a welcome amenity space for the surrounding community and an extension of the well-used McNabb Community Centre.

The Centretown community has a rich urban character and historic form. New materials were carefully selected to match those of the original park, hearkening back to the era in which the community was originally built. Clay pavers match the red brick homes in the surrounding area, while ornamental fencing recalls the wrought iron features still present here and there throughout the neighbourhood. Armour stone features prominently in old and new sections of the park, while modern, durable furnishings add a contemporary flair.