# 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 centre 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) (museum, 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/places/in/ottawa/restaurants) (11)
- [Hotels](https://ourplayday.com/places/in/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) with the source and month of each. A list needs at least three places to exist.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/ottawa/playgrounds. All of Ottawa: https://ourplayday.com/places/in/ottawa