# Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Ottawa

Playgrounds, parks, museums and other things to do with kids in Ottawa. See which ones have a changing table, room for a stroller and what ages they suit before you go. 14 listed.

Last updated 2026-10-04, from the newest confirmation among these places.

## The list

1. [Cosmic Adventures](https://ourplayday.com/places/cosmic-adventures-ottawa) (playground, Ottawa). Indoor play center built around big climbing structures.
2. [Funhaven](https://ourplayday.com/places/funhaven-ottawa) (playground, Ottawa). Arcade with a jungle gym and laser tag under one roof.
3. [Canada Aviation and Space Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/canada-aviation-and-space-museum-ottawa) (museum, Ottawa). National aviation museum with hangars of real aircraft, from early planes to jets.
4. [Canada Science and Technology Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/canada-science-and-technology-museum-ottawa) (science center, Ottawa). Science museum full of hands-on exhibits, plus a hall of giant steam locomotives.
5. [Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/canadian-agriculture-and-food-museum-ottawa) (museum, Ottawa). Working farm museum with barns full of cows, pigs, goats and other farm animals.
6. [Canadian Museum of Nature](https://ourplayday.com/places/canadian-museum-of-nature-ottawa) (museum, Ottawa). Natural history museum in a castle-like building, with dinosaur fossils and a blue whale skeleton.
7. [Canadian War Museum](https://ourplayday.com/places/canadian-war-museum-ottawa) (museum, Ottawa). National military history museum with tanks, artillery and aircraft on display.
8. [National Gallery of Canada](https://ourplayday.com/places/national-gallery-of-canada-ottawa) (museum, Ottawa). National art gallery with a giant bronze spider sculpture standing out front.
9. [Rideau Hall](https://ourplayday.com/places/rideau-hall-ottawa) (attraction, Ottawa). The Governor General's residence, with grounds open to the public.
10. [Royal Canadian Mint](https://ourplayday.com/places/royal-canadian-mint-ottawa) (attraction, Ottawa). Guided tours of the working mint, where you watch coins being made.
11. [ByWard Market](https://ourplayday.com/places/byward-market-ottawa) (attraction, Ottawa). Old market district full of food stalls, produce stands and street snacks.
12. [Dows Lake Pavilion](https://ourplayday.com/places/dows-lake-pavilion-ottawa) (attraction, Ottawa). Lakeside pavilion where you can rent paddle boats.
13. [Mooney's Bay Beach](https://ourplayday.com/places/mooney-s-bay-beach-ottawa) (beach, Ottawa). Sandy city beach on the Rideau River.
14. [Parliament Hill](https://ourplayday.com/places/parliament-hill-ottawa) (attraction, Ottawa). The Parliament buildings, with guided tours and wide lawns out front.

## Other lists for Ottawa

- [Restaurants](https://ourplayday.com/canada/ontario/ottawa/restaurants) (12)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/canada/ontario/ottawa/hotels) (11)

## About this list

Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Each listing carries the kid facts (high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus, wheelchair access) A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/canada/ontario/ottawa/playgrounds. All of Ottawa: https://ourplayday.com/canada/ontario/ottawa