When: Saturday, July 8, 2017
*Event is open for registration to Ottawa West Branch members only
Where: At the “Trolley Station” in Britannia Park
North of the Pinecrest Rd and Carling Ave intersection
Time: 11:00 – 16:00
Agenda:
- 12:00-14:00 food serving time
- 11:00-16:00 family fun activities and piñatas
Our goal for this Event is to bring members and their immediate families out to a fun-filled day of networking and activities for the children.
We kindly ask that you register by Friday June 30, 2017.
Note that registration is limited to the first 100 members to register. Please include the following items in the registration OWB@PIPSC.CA in order to help us plan food and activities.
- Name
- Membership number
- Work address
- Email address
- Number of adults and children; children ages
- Request Vegetarian option
The menu is typical BBQ fare and non-alcoholic beverages. There is no cost for you or your immediate family to join us. It’s free! Please note the following administrative details to ensure that the day goes smoothly:
- Ample parking will be available. The “Trolley Station” is located inside the park on the right-hand side after the first parking lot. This “Trolley Station” being a shelter with a roof, though without walls, the BBQ will not be cancelled in case of poor weather.
- Picnic tables are provided by the park, however we ask that you bring a lawn chair for each family member, or bring a picnic blanket if you prefer that.
- Parents will be responsible for monitoring their own children, as there are no baby-sitting services provided.
- Seek guidance from the OWB Executives at all times. They are the event organizers and will be providing direction.
- At the beach, there are no lifeguards on duty at this time of the year. If you and your family wish to go swimming, please take the necessary precautions.
- In accordance to the City of Ottawa’s smoke-free regulations which took effect July 2, 2012, smoking is prohibited in all areas of the park.
- Alcohol may not be served or consumed in the park.
Directions to Britannia Park:
Car
Take Highway 417 and get off at Exit 129 North (Pinecrest Road). Drive north for about 2 km on Pinecrest Road. At the intersection of Pinecrest and Carling Avenue, the name of Pinecrest changes to Greenview Avenue. Keep going north on Greenview. Parking is available north and east of the BBQ area at the “Trolley Station.”
Bike
One segment of the Trans Canada Trail Bike Path arrives directly in the Britannia Park and crosses Greenview Avenue.
Bus
Bus number 18 goes into the park and bus number 85 stops on Carling at Pinecrest.