Names approved through the commemorative naming process and currently in use or reserved for upcoming development use.
Name of Nominee | Park Name | Ward | Approval | Reason for Commemoration |
Eileen Scotton | Scotton Hall | Ward 17 - Capital/Capitale | August 2004 | Chair of the Ottawa Board of Education, President of the Glebe Community Association, Algonquin College Governor. |
Tony Bryant | Tony Bryant Trailhead | Ward 6 - Stittsville | October 2004 | Former Military Police Officer with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), Rotary Club member, Ottawa-Carleton Trailway Community Committee member. |
Allen J. MacDonald | Allen J. MacDonald Ice Rink #2 | Ward 3 - Barrhaven | April 2006 | Demonstrated generosity, kind spirit and volunteer efforts with the youth of the Nepean Minor Hockey Association. |
Robert W. MacQuarrie | Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans | Ward 1 - Orléans | May 2007 | Former Councillor and Mayor of the City of Gloucester, Councillor of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, Member of Provincial Parliament, and Parliamentary Assistant. |
Stuart Holmes | Stuart Holmes Arena | Ward 20 - Osgoode | June 2007 | Performed many years of volunteer work to the Osgoode community, most notably his leadership in establishing the Osgoode Community Centre. |
Archie and Lillian Sayant | Sayant Hall | Ward 20 - Osgoode | April 2008 | Long-term residents of the area who performed years of community service. |
Murray Thompson | Murray Thompson Volunteer Lounge | Ward 8 - College/Collège | September 2008 | Founding member and enthusiastic volunteer of the Centrepointe Theatre Volunteer Company. |
Roger Sénécal | Roger Sénécal Arena | Ward 1 - Orléans | October 2008 | Committed to volunteer work with the youth hockey community. |
Marion Dewar | Marion Dewar Plaza | Ward 14 - Somerset | November 2008 | Former Councillor and Mayor of the City of Ottawa, Councillor of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton and Member of Parliament |
Bob Stephen | Bob Stephen Football Field | Ward 3 - Barrhaven | September 2009 | Made outstanding contributions to the community and the sport of football. |
Elizabeth Gravelle | Elizabeth Gravelle Room | Ward 7 - Bay | April 2010 | Volunteer at Maki House for 30 years. |
Andy Moffitt | Andy Moffitt Trail | Ward 3 - Barrhaven | September 2010 | Died tragically at the age of 23 while trying to protect the lives of his friends. |
Mike Scott | Mike Scott Lounge | Ward 16 - River | September 2010 | Served the community as a coach, commodore, writer and fundraiser. |
Gail Denton | Gail Denton Hall | Ward 16 - River | September 2010 | Dedicated volunteer and leadership in the Carleton Heights Community. |
Johnny Leroux | Johnny Leroux Stittsville Community Centre | Ward 6 - Stittsville | March 2011 | Korean War veteran, accomplished athlete, and long-time sports coach and manager in Stittsville. |
Dr. Roland Armitage | Dr. Roland Armitage Hall | Ward 5 - West Carleton-March | August 2011 | Decorated World War II veteran, veterinarian, former Mayor of the Township of West Carleton, Councillor for Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, and Canadian Horse Racing and Ottawa Sports Halls of Fame inductee. |
Jérémie J. Audette | Jérémie J. Audette Splash Pad | Ward 19 - Cumberland | August 2011 | After Jérémie’s tragic death by drowning, residents advocated for a public commemoration in his honour, and to draw attention to the importance of water safety. |
James Karl Bartleman | James Bartleman Archives and Library Materials Centre | Ward 8 - College/Collège | December 2011 | Author, former Canadian diplomat, and 27th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. |
François Dupuis | François Dupuis Recreation Centre | Ward 19 - Cumberland | January 2012 | Historical significance as one of the first pioneers of Orléans. |
Harry Allen | Harry Allen Bridge | Ward 2 - Innes | April 2012 | Councillor and Mayor of the City of Gloucester and Councillor of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. |
Howard Darwin | Howard Darwin Centennial Arena | Ward 9 - Knoxdale-Merivale | July 2012 | Successful local businessman who dedicated his life to amateur sport. |
Mary Pitt | Mary Pitt Centre | Ward 8 - College | August 2013 | Mayor of the City of Nepean from 1997-2001, she was the last, and only female, Mayor of the City of Nepean. |
Matt Bradley | Matt Bradley Arena | Ward 6 - Stittsville | August 2013 | Professional hockey player who grew up in Stittsville. |
Michael Jenkin | Michael Jenkin Hall | Ward 17 - Capital | November 2013 | Long-time volunteer with the Old Ottawa South Community Association. |
Nelson Mandela | Nelson Mandela Square | Ward 14 - Somerset | April 2014 | Internationally recognized leader who worked to foster equality and reduce discrimination. |
Andrew Winnicki | Diesel's Dressing Room | Ward 20 - Osgoode | June 2014 | Volunteer hockey coach. |
Owen Prince | Owen Prince Room | Ward 4 - Kanata North | September 2014 | Long time community volunteer with the Kanata Seniors Centre. |
Battle of Vimy Ridge | Vimy Memorial Bridge | Ward 22 - Gloucester-South Nepean | October 2014 | Historical significance to the community, to the City of Ottawa and to Canada. |
Franz Gierer | Franz Gierer Kitchen | Ward 9 - Knoxdale-Merivale | February 2015 | Long time community volunteer with the Tanglewood-Hillsdale Community. |
Gerry Lines | Gerry Lines Bowling Alley | Ward 21 - Rideau-Goulbourn | February 2015 | Long time community volunteer in North Gower. |
Ron Racette | Ron Racette Arena | Ward 1 - Orléans | February 2015 | Historical significance to the community of Orléans. |
Harold H. Dent | Harold H. Dent Rest Area | Ward 19 - Cumberland | April 2015 | Excellence, courage or exceptional service and historical significance to the community of Navan. |
George Watson | George Watson Gazebo | Ward 22 – Gloucester-South Nepean | June 2015 | World War II veteran who exemplified courage and exceptional service to citizens of Canada. |
Doug Thompson | Doug Thompson Pathway | Ward 20, Osgoode, Ward 22 – Gloucester-South Nepean | September 2015 | Member of municipal Council, representing Osgoode for more than 31 years and was instrumental in moving the multi-use pathway to fruition. |
Lise and Bernie Beauregard | Beauregard Bunker | Ward 1 - Orléans | December 2015 | Long time volunteers with the Orléans Amateur Fastball Association. |
Allen Sadler | Allen Sadler Fire Station | Ward 21 - Rideau-Goulbourn | March 2016 | Volunteer firefighter for 50 years in North Gower. Recognized as Station 83 Firefighter of the Year in 2005, and District Firefighter of the Year in 2014. |
Pat Clark | Pat Clark Community Centre | Ward 11 – Beacon Hill-Cyrville | March 2016 | Extensive community involvement included her work as Executive Director of Capital Fair, member of Cyrville Community Association, member of the Gloucester Recreation Development Organization and Gloucester City Councillor. |
Erica Weibe | Erica Weibe Gymnasium | Ward 6 - Stittsville | August 2016 | An Olympic Gold Medalist in the sport of wrestling and an active community volunteer with a passion for inspiring youth. |
Max Keeping | Max Keeping Bridge | Ward 13- Rideau- Rockcliffe Ward 18 -Alta Vista |
May 2016 | Community leader, trusted source of news and tireless advocate for the City’s most vulnerable residents. |
Heron Road Bridge | Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge | Ward 16 - River | July 2016 | In memory of the historical significance of the tragic construction accident of August 10, 1966 that claimed the lives of many workers and led to the re-writing of the Province of Ontario’s construction safety standards, now known as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. |
Deirdre McQuillan | Deirdre McQuillan Lounge | Ward 17 - Capital | June 2017 | Actively involved with the Ottawa South Community Association for over twenty years as a committed volunteer and Executive Director. |
Susan Finch | Susan Finch Meeting Room | Ward 4 - Kanata North | September 2017 | Long time resident of Kanata North, Ms. Finch developed strong ties to her community while teaching ceramics classes at the John G. Mlacak Centre, helping residents explore their creativity |
Jack Crawford | Jack Crawford Dressing Room | Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn | December 2017 | A long time Manotick resident with historical and community significance to the Village of Manotick. |
The Robinson and Goodfellow Families | The Robinson and Goodfellow Families Dressing Room | Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn | December 2017 | Long time Manotick residents with historical and community significance to the Village of Manotick. |
Manotick Kiwanis | Manotick Kiwanis Community Room | Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn | December 2017 | A long time community organization dedicated to helping children and supporting Ward 21, Rideau-Goulbourn, and the Manotick community. |
Manotick Lions | Manotick Lions Community Room | Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn | December 2017 | A community organization founded in 1959 serving Ward 21, Rideau-Goulbourn, and the Manotick community. |
Robert and Linda Poulsen | Robert and Linda Poulsen Gymnasium | Ward 16 - River | February 2018 | Long-time community volunteers whose work has included coaching local sports teams and serving on the board of the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre. |
Katie Xu and Jack Fan | Katie Xu and Jack Fan Rink | Ward 6 - Stittsville | April 2018 | Decorated figure skaters and ambassadors for the special needs community. World Champions at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017. |
Flora MacDonald | Flora Footbridge | Ward 17 – Capital | June 2018 | Politician and pioneer. First female Canadian foreign minister. Humanitarian who worked to bridge political and cultural differences. |
Mike O’Neil | Mike O’Neil Arena | Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn | July 2018 | A devoted Manotick community volunteer who fundraised for charities and community initiatives. He was a leading force behind the 2017-2018 Manotick Community Centre Expansion. |
Barbara Selkirk | Barbara Selkirk Lobby | Ward 14 - Somerset | September 2018 | A dedicated City of Ottawa employee at the McNabb Arena and Recreation Centre and a resident of the Centretown community. She was an ardent advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. |
Barbara Selkirk | Barbara Selkirk Lobby | Ward 14 - Somerset | September 2018 | A dedicated City of Ottawa employee at the McNabb Arena and Recreation Centre and a resident of the Centretown community. She was an ardent advocate for accessibility and inclusivity. |
Kathy Ablett | Kathy Ablett Room | Ward 16 – River | September 2019 | A dedicated member of the community, she served on the Catholic School Board as a Trustee for 27 years. She is recognized for her efforts to provide education opportunities for young children and received numerous awards for her service to the Catholic School Board. |
Juno Beach | Juno Beach Memorial Bridge | Ward 16 - River | September 2019 | 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the historic Second World War battle of Normandy and D-Day. Canadian landings on the Juno Beach Sector of the Normandy coast were one of the most successful operations carried out on D-day. |
Craig Huff | Craig Huff Tree Nursery | Ward 21 – Rideau-Goulbourn | June 2020 | He was well-known for being an innovator in the management of urban forests. He devoted his life to make the city greener. |
McEwen Family | McEwen Family Bridge | Ward 20 – Osgoode | June 2020 | The McEwen Family arrived in Osgoode Township in 1830 and have been operating a dairy farm on the same property continuously to the present. It is it the longest running family farm in Osgood Ward, now in its 6th generation. |
Jackie Holzman | Jackie Holzman Bridge | Ward 15 – Kitchissippi | July 2020 | The first Jewish woman to become Mayor of Ottawa, and the third woman to become Mayor of Ottawa. She worked to bridge differences between communities and to unite residents around important issues. |
Julie Dunnigan | Julie Dunnigan Room | Ward 16 – River | August 2020 | A dedicated community volunteer. Volunteering for numerous organizations. |
Steve Bonk | Steve Bonk Administrative Building | Ward 15 – Kitchissippi | August 2020 | An advocate and leader of properly designed, operated and maintenance of water systems. He became the first Canadian recipient of the Abel Wolman Award of Excellence from the American Water Works Association. |