Kanata parks, trails & libraries
Find public places for recreation and reading, from Beaver Pond and Walter Baker Park to the Beaverbrook and Hazeldean library branches.
9 parks, beaches, pathways and recreation places are mapped in the Kanata area: 3 parks, 0 beaches, 2 pathways and trails and 4 recreation centres and libraries.
Updated · Facts on this page link to their sources
The Trans Canada Trail / Ottawa–Carleton Trailway passes through Kanata South; the City’s Kanata-to-Stittsville cycling guide describes the route and its road crossings. Trail conditions and closures should be checked before travel.
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Pathways & trails
2South March Highlands Conservation Forest
City conservation forest with hiking and mountain-biking trails. Respect posted closures; the map point represents the mapped forest, not an entrance.
Trillium Woods access at Richcraft
The City identifies Richcraft Recreation Complex as an access point for Trillium Woods. Coordinate represents the recreation complex grounds; follow signed paths.
4101 Innovation Driveottawa.ca openstreetmap.org mapcarta.com
Neighbourhood parks
3Beaver Pond
Pond beside the Beaverpond neighbourhood and its pathway. The map point is the pond centre, not a trail entrance.
In Kanata Lakesopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com klca.ca
Walden Park
City park beside the Walden Drive area of Kanata Lakes.
In Kanata Lakesopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com
Walter Baker Park
A City of Ottawa park beside Kanata Recreation Complex. This is distinct from Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven.
In Katimavik-Hazeldeanopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com documents.ottawa.ca
Recreation centres & libraries
4Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool
Municipal recreation facility and wave pool on Aird Place.
70 Aird PlaceIn Katimavik-Hazeldeanopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com en.wikipedia.org
Ottawa Public Library – Beaverbrook branch
Ottawa Public Library branch on Campeau Drive.
2500 Campeau DriveIn Beaverbrookopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca
Ottawa Public Library – Hazeldean branch
Ottawa Public Library branch on Castlefrank Road.
50 Castlefrank RoadIn Glen Cairnopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca
Richcraft Recreation Complex–Kanata grounds
City recreation complex with access to Trillium Woods and connecting paths toward South March Highlands. Map point represents the complex grounds.
4101 Innovation Driveopenstreetmap.org mapcarta.com ottawa.ca
Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Which public libraries are in Kanata?
The directory includes Ottawa Public Library’s Beaverbrook branch at 2500 Campeau Drive and Hazeldean branch at 50 Castlefrank Road. Consult the library’s own pages for current opening hours and services.
As of 2026-10-30 · openstreetmap.org mapcarta.com
Where are Kanata’s municipal recreation centres?
Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool is on Aird Place, and Richcraft Recreation Complex–Kanata is on Innovation Drive. The directory also includes Walter Baker Park beside Kanata Recreation Complex; consult the City for current programmes and registration.
As of 2026-10-30 · openstreetmap.org mapcarta.com
Is Walter Baker Sports Centre in Kanata?
Walter Baker Sports Centre is in Barrhaven, not Kanata. Kanata has Walter Baker Park beside Kanata Recreation Complex, which is the Walter Baker place included in this guide.
As of 2026-10-30 · openstreetmap.org mapcarta.com
Where can I find woodland trails near Kanata?
The City’s South March Highlands Conservation Forest has hiking and mountain-biking trails. Trillium Woods offers another woodland route with access from Richcraft Recreation Complex; observe posted conditions and closures.
Does the Trans Canada Trail pass through Kanata?
The Ottawa–Carleton Trailway section of the Trans Canada Trail passes through Kanata South toward Stittsville. The City’s Kanata-to-Stittsville cycling guide describes the trail and road crossings; check current conditions rather than assuming the whole route is always open.
As of 2026-10-30 · documents.ottawa.ca ontariotrails.on.ca
Where is Beaver Pond in Kanata?
Beaver Pond is beside the Beaverpond community described by the Kanata Lakes Community Association. The directory marks the pond itself as a geographic reference, not a trailhead or a swimming facility.
As of 2026-10-30 · openstreetmap.org mapcarta.com