Welcome to
The Parks
A four-season community hub for outdoor recreation.
A not-for-profit initiative, Wesley Clover Parks is an innovative, four-season outdoor recreation and learning hub dedicated to promoting health and education. We connect you with nature and the great outdoors in the National Capital Greenbelt that encircles the City of Ottawa.
Camping in the city.
Situated just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa in a natural tree-filled setting, the Wesley Clover Parks Campground is a beautiful urban getaway equipped with places to bike, updated amenities and more.
Open May 3 – October 15, 2024.
Ian Millar School of Horsemanship.
Excellent horsemanship skills start with the very first horse or pony experiences! The Ian Millar School of Horsemanship offers personalized instruction for beginner to intermediate riders. We focus on an all-inclusive approach to horsemanship as a first contact for anyone interested in equestrian sport.
Pumpkins After Dark, Canada’s award-winning outdoor Halloween event, is returning to The Parks this October! Featuring over 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins, this one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season.
Explore a magical pathway of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds and special effects. Featuring classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and dragons, movie and pop culture icons – this family friendly event has something for everyone. Make Pumpkins After Dark your new annual tradition!
Pumpkins After Dark Ottawa.
“We do a lot here.”
From introducing students to horseback riding through the Ian Millar School of Horsemanship, to camping, soccer, skiing, mountain biking, events and more. Take a look at what we have going on at #TheParks!
Event Spotlight:
Pumpkins After Dark
Our programming partners.
