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Skating on the outdoor refrigerated rinks will continue by reservation only, with a maximum capacity of 25 skaters.
Other recreation and arts programming and activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Community outdoor rinks
The Ottawa Public Health directive keeps outdoor skating rink capacity at 25 skaters and 12 for puddle rinks.
With non-contact sports scrimmages and play permitted, skaters may bring hockey sticks and equipment on the ice as long as rink capacity and physical distancing requirements are observed.
Masks must be worn within 15 metres of the edge of the rink and are highly recommended while skating.
Sledding hills
OTTAWA Fitness programs and some city of Ottawa services will reopen for in-person visits next week when the COVID-19 lockdown ends. Ottawa s move to the orange-restrict level in Ontario s COVID-19 restriction framework allows some city services to resume, including fitness programs. The city says recreation services will restart gradually at some locations. Access to most activities will require reservations in advance.
The following activities and programs will resume at city facilities on Feb. 16: Public and lane swims at select pools Aquafitness programs Sport activities with capacity limits and physical distancing measures Older adult programming Reservations for these activities can be made beginning Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Visit https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/recreation-programs/drop-activities for details.