Riverview Park Community Association (Ottawa, Ontario)

Author: Riverview Park Communications

  • Active Seniors & Veterans Hub Right in Riverview Park

    At this time of year, as our focus naturally turns toward honoring our veterans, it is a wonderful moment to highlight a fantastic local resource available right in our neighborhood.

    Perley Health is home to the Active Seniors and Veterans Living Centre (ASVLC), a vibrant hub that offers a wide variety of activities not only to their residents but also to anyone aged 55 and older living in the broader community.

    Whether you are looking to stay active, pick up a new hobby, or simply connect with neighbors, there is something on the schedule for everyone. Their varied programming includes:

    • Fitness & Wellness: Yoga, Strength Training, Walking Groups, and Tai Chi
    • Creative & Social: Pottery, a Book Club, and even Wine Tasting!

    Having access to these programs so close to home is a incredible benefit for Riverview Park residents.

    Get Involved & Stay Updated

    To explore their current offerings or view the monthly activities guide, visit the Perley Health ASVLC Website.

    If you would like to receive monthly updates directly to your inbox, you can request to join the email list by contacting Ms. Dana Lawless, Program Coordinator, at dlawless@perleyhealth.ca.

    A sincere thank you to Perley Health for making these enriching opportunities accessible to our Riverview Park community!

  • A Caroling We Will Go!

    Please join the Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) for a live outdoor Christmas Caroling evening on Friday, December 11 at 7 PM at Balena Park at 1640 Devon Street.

    Resident neighbourhood musician Craig Cormier will be leading a fun sing-along evening of Christmas Carols under the stars. Enjoy sleigh rides, a campfire, hot chocolate and smores for a wonderful start to the Holiday Season. The choir from École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité will perform a couple of songs! All are welcome.

    If you are able, please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Blair Court Community House Food Bank. For a list of what they need most, visit https://blaircourt.ca/non-perishable-food-items/.

    Thank you to our steadfast partners for this event, notably our elected representatives City Councillor Marty Carr, Member of Parliament David McGuinty, and Member of Provincial Parliament John Fraser, as well as the Blair Court Community House and the southeast city church.

  • 2026-2027 Board of Directors

    Please feel free to contact any of the members of our RPCA Board if you would like to discuss an issue about Riverview Park. If there is no link below, please send a message info@riverviewparkca.com.

    President – Ron Ridley
    Vice President – Carol McQueen
    Secretary – Stephanie Lines
    Treasurer – Jeff Blattman
    Director (Communications) – Marie-Claire Gratton
    Director – Lorella Piirik
    Director (Membership) – Lise Andrée Payette
    Director – Jonathan Lemieux
    President Ex-officio – Bryan Orendorff

  • Reminder: RPCA AGM on October 21

    The 2026 Annual General Meeting and an opportunity to meet the candidates for Alta Vista Councillor will take place at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 480 Avalon Place on Wednesday October 21, 2026 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30).  Find more info on the Event page.

  • Join the RPCA Board of Directors

    Got a passion for your neighbourhood and a few hours to spare? The Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) needs YOU! We’re hunting for awesome local legends to fill three key spots on our Board:

    ·       Social Media & Communications Guru – Love staying connected? Step into a fully set-up role with a seamless handover! You’ll run our social channels (FB, Insta, X), update our WordPress website, blast out community newsletters, and keep everyone in the loop. Perfect for a self-starting organizer who knows their way around a post.

    ·       Planning & Development Watchdog –  Keep your finger on the pulse of local growth! You’ll track exciting neighborhood developments and help shape the future of Riverview Park. (Bonus points if you already know a thing or two about city planning!)

    ·       General Board Member at Large – Want to make a real difference without taking on a specific portfolio? Bring your unique ideas, vote on fun community projects, and help guide our neighborhood forward.

    The Commitment: Just one meeting a month, and we take the entire summer off (no meetings in July or August)!

    Ready to make an impact, meet great neighbors, and build a better community? Message our President, Ron today to learn more! New board positions start after voting at the October 21 Riverview Park Community Association Annual General Meeting. 

  • Garden Tours on July 18

    Please join us in peeking in to some of the beautiful community and private gardens of Riverview Park on Saturday, July 18. It’s not too late to add your garden to the map. Please contact secretaryriverviewparkca@gmail.com.

    More info on the Event page here.

  • Porchfest 2026 – That’s a Wrap!

    Wow. Just… wow! Our 3rd Annual Porchfest is officially in the books – Eight porches, hundreds of smiling faces, and pure community magic.

     The Soundtrack of the Summer

    A massive, rock-star shoutout to our phenomenal performers who brought the house down (or, well, brought the porch down!). You enriched our community and kept us entertained all weekend! Give it up one more time for:

    · Altered Egos

    · The 88s

    · Craig Cornier

    · Kathleen Johnson

    · Ineson

    · Absolute Zero

    · Countdown to Earplugs

    · Not Yet Men

     Weather Gods = On Our Side

    The weather forecast looked ominous but…..the weekend turned out to be absolutely perfect: warm, beautifully sunny, and—most importantly—zero rain! There was some well timed thunder but no lightning.

     Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks, and Big Hearts

    A huge round of applause for Keith & Glenn, our mobile BBQ heroes! They wheeled the grill across almost all eight venues, keeping everyone fed and raising over $400 for the Blair House Food Bank! Good food for an even better cause.

    The Verdict? Eight sites, hundreds of neighbors, and endless good vibes. Thank you to everyone who performed, hosted, donated, and rocked out with us. You make this community a wonderful place to live.

    See you next year! ?️✨

    Keith and Glen

  • RPCA @ Ottawa Titans on June 26

    The Riverview Park Community Association Social Committee invites you to join us on Friday evening June 26 (which is also Bark in the Park night)  for an outing to see the Ottawa Titans at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. Dog-owners can bring their canines to the game with them and there are all sorts of dog-themed activities at the Park.

    Games are played at the baseball stadium on Coventry Road. These events are fun for all ages (you don’t need to be a baseball fan or have a dog to enjoy the outing).  

    There is a special code of RPCA26 to get a discount. Please click  https://tickets.ottawatitans.com/ to purchase your ticket. On June 26, we will be sitting in Section NN. (Rows D, E and F in the lower section or BB and upwards in the upper deck).

    We are pleased to confirm that the Ottawa Titans have also provided Riverview Park Community Association with a discount for the whole 2026 season, using promotional code RPCA26. There will be lots of fun events throughout the season such as $2 Hot Dog Tuesdays, Bark in the Park (bring your pooch), Fireworks and various theme days.

    For more information, visit: https://www.ottawatitans.com/

  • JK Registration at Riverview School

    While we were happy to hear that the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) agreed to open intake for junior kindergarten (JK) at Riverview School for September 2026, parents will see that the process is a bit different to register a child for JK at Riverview or other current Alternative schools. Unfortunately, we have heard that the OCDSB does not plan to host Kindergarten Information Nights nor place kindergarten registration signs in front of the Alternative schools.

    The plans for future programming beyond JK are still not finalized, and registration for the current SK-6 classes, which still follow the Alternative curriculum, is not open to new students for 2026/27 school year. The school board has told parents and community representatives that plans for the alternative schools will be made as a top priority, within the next 24 months at latest.

    The JK program for the alternative school sites are now listed on the OCDSB School Locator, as: “Year 1 (JK) 50/50 KG at ALT Schools”.  If you put a Riverview Park address in the School Locator and choose JK as a grade level of interest, Riverview School will be one of the options for registration.

    The OCDSB has also included an extra step in the JK registration process at the alternative schools, with an Intent to Register Google form in addition to the standard registration form.  Parents are asked to fill out the Intent to Register form by April 8, 2026 if possible. The last opportunity for kindergarten registration is September 1, 2026.

    This form serves 2 purposes:

    Helps the OCDSB to track transfers if they’ve already registered at another OCDSB school for JK.

    Ensures families are aware that the grade 1 program is not yet determined.

  • March 9 – Update on Riverview Alternative School

    Great news came in today that the Ottawa Carleton District School Board will open junior kindergarten registration at alternative schools for September 2026! More info from the board below.

    March 6 – Parent representatives from Riverview Alternative School (RAS) and several other elementary schools in Alta Vista, along with representatives from the Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) met on March 2 with Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) Supervisor Bob Plamondon and OCDSB Director of Education Stacey Kay to discuss the Board’s mid-December announcement that there would be no September 2026 Kindergarten intake at RAS.  Similar meetings with the OCDSB have taken place recently with parents from other schools in Ottawa, including Churchill Alternative.

    During the March 2 meeting, participants urged the OCDSB to reconsider this decision and retain a Kindergarten program at Riverview, even though the Alternative School program is being discontinued for new students. They noted that several elementary schools in the Ward (including Vincent Massey) are severely over capacity (as high as 143% of capacity).  Participants suggested that some of these students could be diverted to Riverview to relieve overcrowding – particularly those living close to Riverview – thereby also reducing busing costs.  Encouraging pupils in the neighbourhood to walk to Riverview is also consistent with  Ottawa Student Transportation (OSTA) goal to supports active transportation (walk zones) where possible https://www.ottawaschoolbus.ca/walk-zone/

    The OCDSB was also asked to consider having an Early French Immersion program at Riverview in 2026 or 2027.  Retaining kindergarten intake would also reduce disruption to current alternative students and their siblings and be a more cost-effective solution than pausing intake and reinstating it in subsequent years to deal with the increased number of students and families moving into the area.  (JK and SK could be kept at Riverview and other schools without an Early French Immersion program yet in place)

    During the meeting, Plamondon stated that reducing the number of pupils to close the school was not something that the Board was thinking about doing. Plamondon offered to host a follow up meeting with the parent council representatives and the RPCA in the next month or two to continue the discussion.  The date for the second meeting has not yet been confirmed.

    Meanwhile, parents and community members are being encouraged to text Premier Ford at his published cell number (647) 612-3673 and email Education Minister Paul Calandra  at minister.edu@ontario.ca  to express support for retaining regular kindergarten intake in Riverview Park and other Alternative Schools as the Alternative program winds down over the next seven years.

    For more info, listen to this CBC Radio interview about this issue.