Riverview Park Community Association (Ottawa, Ontario)

Author: Riverview Park Communications

  • Voting Underway for 2025 Cutest Cat and Cutest Dog of Riverview Park

    And now the voting begins in Riverview Park Community Association’s second annual Cutest Cat and Dog contest! The competition is fierce this year with 11 cats and 18 dogs to choose from. We’re so happy to share that we’ve already raised over $630 for the Ottawa Humane Society!  And thanks to donations from PetValu, the winners will each receive a prize.

    We’ve gathered photos of all the adorable cat and dog contestants below for you to review them all together. Members of the public can vote for their choice for Cutest Cat and Cutest Dog using the button below between March 20 and May 4, 2025.  There are photos beside each name on the voting form too. Please vote for only one dog and one cat.

    Vote here

    While voting is free, we do encourage voters to make a donation to the Ottawa Humane Society on the RPCA page.  Photos of the contest winners will be shared on the RPCA website and will also be shared in the June edition of the Riverview Park Review. Thanks for participating!

  • 2025 Cutest Cat & Dog of Riverview Park Contest

    Do you have the cutest/most beautiful/handsome/prettiest cat/dog in Riverview Park?

    Photos above of our 2024 winners: Nico for Cutest Cat and Tassie for Cutest Dog, with their humans, collecting their prizes at Pet Valu

    Do you think you have the cutest (or prettiest, most handsome, most beautiful) cat or dog in Riverview Park?  Would you like to help raise money for a worthy cause and maybe even win a prize?

    The Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) is hosting its second Cutest Cat and Dog Contest – with all funds going to the Ottawa Humane Society and the winners receiving a prize donated by Pet Valu in the Ottawa Trainyards.

    The rules are straightforward:

    1.Make a donation of at least $10 to the Ottawa Humane Society preferably on the 2025 RPCA event page.

    2. Forward the confirmation email from the Ottawa Humane Society (or a screenshot) with a photo of your pet, your pet’s name, and your contact information to communications@riverviewparkca.com

    Contest submissions close on March 7, 2025

    Photos of the “contestants” will appear on the RPCA website https://riverviewparkca.com/. Members of the public will then vote for their choices using a link on the RPCA website between March 20 and May 4, 2025.  While voting is free, voters may also make a donation to the Ottawa Humane Society.  Photos of the contest winners will be shared on the RPCA website and will also be shared in the June edition of the Riverview Park Review.

    Meanwhile, please send any questions about the contest to communications@riverviewparkca.com

  • Riverview Park Winter Carnival February 9th 2025

    Come join us for the annual Riverview Park Winter Carnival at Balena Park (1640 Devon Street) from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

    There is something for everyone: skating on the outdoor rink, shoot-to-win game with prizes for kids of all ages, chili and hot drinks, games for kids (off the rink), and a photo booth.  

    Come meet your neighbours and enjoy the outdoors with skating, food, games and a campfire. 

    The event is organized by the Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA).   We hope to see you there!

    Can you volunteer at the event? Click here for a list of volunteer tasks that we need help with. Please contact RPCA at riverviewparkca@gmail.com.

  • Carolling and Sleigh-rides in Balena Park on Friday, December 13 at 7 pm

    Please join the Riverview Park Community Association (RPCA) for a live outdoor Christmas Caroling evening on Friday, 13 December at 7 PM at Balena Park at 1640 Devon Street. Resident neighborhood musician Craig Cormier will be leading a fun sing-along evening of Christmas Carols under the stars. Enjoy sleigh rides, candles, a campfire, hot chocolate and smores for a wonderful start to the Holiday Season. 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 Marty Carr, Ottawa City Councillor, the Honourable David McGuinty, Member of the House of Commons, and John Fraser, Member of Provincial Parliament in Ontario, as well as the Blair Court Community House and the southeast city church.

  • Native Seed Giveaway Event

    Riverview Park Pollinator Garden

    Join the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library on November 30 at the Jim Durrell Recreation Complex to receive FREE native seeds. Learn about native plant gardening and get your seeds just in time for winter sowing. No gardening experience required!

    Saturday, November 30, 2024

    1:00-3:00 pm

    Jim Durrell Recreation Complex, 1265 Walkley Rd.

    Visit the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library website for more information about events, to browse the seed catalogue, and to shop for garden signs and magnets. wildflowerseedlibrary.ca

  • RPCA Discount for Ottawa Titans Baseball

    The Ottawa Titans will be providing a special RPCA discount for the remainder of the 2024 baseball season, starting on July 9.  Enter the code RPCA24 to get your tickets at a reduced cost ($10 plus tax) for a fun outing and to help support a local business. Click https://www.ottawatitans.com/tickets to visit the Titans website and purchase your tickets. 

  • 2024 Riverview Park Fall Social and Fundraiser

    Come join us at the RPCA’s 2024 Community Fall Social and Fundraiser.  Meet your neighbours and support Matthew House Ottawa and the RPCA.  The evening includes dinner, door prizes and a silent auction.  

    Matthew House is a local non-profit organization that provides shelter, furnishings, and community to refugees and those transitioning to permanent housing.  The RPCA works to build community and advocate for residents of Riverview Park.

    Location: O’Brien’s Roadhouse (Industrial at Russell)
    Date: September 29
    Time: Doors open 5PM; Dinner 6PM

    Tickets


    Tickets are $40 for RPCA members and $45 for non-members and can be purchased by e-transfer, cash or cheque.  Members may purchase up to two discounted tickets (i.e., Member +1) to the Fall Social at $40 each. See event details and menu options below.

    Payments, whether for a 2024/25 annual membership or for tickets to the 2024 Fall Social & Fundraiser, can be made as follows:

    • via Interac e-Transfer to treasurer@riverparkca.com; or
    • by cheque made payable to “Riverview Park Community Association”; or
    • by cash

    Those wishing to pay by cash or cheque, please contact treasurer@riverviewparkca.com to arrange for payment drop-off or pick-up.

    This is a critical fundraiser for the RPCA, a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven organization representing the civic interests of our community.  Net proceeds from this event, together with annual membership fees allow your community association to re-invest in our community, cover basic operating costs, host community-building events like the Winter Carnival, Summer Carnival & Movie Night and Holiday Caroling, and maintain and operate some of our community’s ice rinks. 

    The annual membership fee is $20 per person and covers your membership through September 30, 2025. Membership to the RPCA offers many direct and indirect benefits, including: a voice in your community and its activities, a vote at the RPCA’s Annual General Meeting (and any Special General Meetings), opportunities to connect with our elected representatives, opportunities for discounts to Ottawa Titans baseball games and Ottawa Athletico soccer games.

    Dinner

    Make your choice of main course by filling out this form.

    Deadline for orders is September 25.

    Dinner includes

    Choice of soup or sale and One of the following main course options.

    ROADHOUSE BEEF DIP HOAGIE
    Thinly Sliced Prime Rib Soaked in Au Jus | Caramelized Onions | Melted Monterey Jack Cheese Stuffed into a Fresh Hoagie Bun | Side Au Jus

    QUINOA POWER BOWL
    Black Beans | Roasted Corn Kernels | Quinoa | 7-Grain Medley | Cucumber | Sliced Avocado | Red & Green Peppers | Sweet Kale | Housemade Dressing

    AIRSTREAM VEGGIE DELIGHT
    Black Bean Patty | Lettuce | Tomatoes | Roasted Garlic Mayo | Caramelized Onions | Sautéed Mushrooms | Smoked Gouda Cheese

    NEW BRUNSWICK FISH & CHIPS
    Fresh Haddock | Beer Batter | Fresh Cut Fries | Kale Slaw | Freshly Prepared Tartar Sauce

    CHICKEN SANTA-FE YOU ASKED FOR IT BACK!
    Seared Chicken Breast | Goat Cheese | Mashed Potatoes | Seasonal Vegetables | Greek Dressing

    Questions?  Contact RPCA at Communications@RiverviewParkCa.com

    We hope to see you there!

  • 2024 Development Charges and 2024 Community Benefits Charge By-law Updates

    Let the City of Ottawa know what you think of the Development Charges Background Study at the Engage Ottawa website and view their explainer video. Does growth really pay for the services required by new developments, like sewers, roads, watermains? Is the Community Benefits Charge replacing some of the Development Charges exemptions that came into effect due to recent Ontario legislation, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022?

  • CAFES AGM and Speaker

    Find out about the insurance sector and climate change and then stay for the Annual General Meeting.

    6:30pm Wednesday, 27 March 2024

    Zoom Registration Link

    (Please RSVP – you need to register to receive the Zoom link)

  • Climate Resiliency Strategy

    The City of Ottawa wants your feedback on their Climate Resiliency Strategy using their Engage Ottawa website.

    If you haven’t got a lot of time, fill out the survey here.