The park houses the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, which features an eight-lane synthetic track and field area.
The beach is part of a series of municipal swimming locations monitored by Ottawa Public Health for E. coli levels.
Mooney's Bay is home to the annual HOPE Volleyball SummerFest, one of the largest one-day charity beach volleyball tournaments in the world.
The park features a wooden structure known as 'The Monster,' a notable playground area designed for various age groups.
It serves as a key stopover for migratory waterfowl along the Rideau River corridor.
Mooney's Bay Park and Beach is a major recreational hub located along the Rideau River in Ottawa. It features a supervised sandy swimming beach during the summer months with water quality monitoring programs. The park provides extensive multi-purpose green space, picnic areas, and a massive children's playground known as the Terry Fox Athletic Facility. It serves as a primary venue for various summer festivals and community events. The terrain is largely flat with paved pathways connecting to the wider Ottawa cycling network. On-site facilities include changing rooms, washrooms, and boat launch access for non-motorized watercraft. The site is a key component of the Rideau River park system, maintained by the City of Ottawa.
The pedestrian bridge overlooking the river and the beach shoreline.
Check the official City of Ottawa website for daily beach water quality status before swimming.
Bring portable shade, as the beach area has limited natural tree cover directly on the sand.
Use the designated cycling paths to avoid parking congestion during major weekend festivals.
Do not swim outside of the designated supervised areas or when red flags indicate poor water quality.
Supervised swimming and lifeguard services are provided only during the summer season; park grounds remain open year-round.
No glass containers allowed on the beach; dogs must remain on-leash in public park areas and are prohibited from the sand.
