Hog's Back Park -" Desirous of providing a park in the southern part of Ottawa comparable to the Rockcliffe Park in the eastern part of Ottawa, the Commission continued, in 1957, the progressive development of Hog's Back Park. Located as it is in the new government group of office buildings where thousands of employees will be housed within the next five years, this park in addition to its use by the general public will be used for picnics on a large scale."
"The plans for the additional service buildings at the Hog's Back picnic area have been approved by the Commission. These plans comprise a refreshment pavilion, a general shelter, a bus stop and rest rooms. Among its main features will be a parking area for a total of 540 cars and a bus terminal; 400 picnic tables; several overlooks and 30 outdoor fireplaces and drinking fountains."
"The formal opening of the 125-acre Hog's Back Park picnic grounds is scheduled to take place early next summer." Location-the east side of the Rideau River, north of Hog's Back Falls. The park merges with the new Rideau Heights Federal Government buildings site where new department buildings are being constructed for the Department of Public Works, the Post Office Department, etc. (From:1957 Annual Report of the Federal District Commission (Now called the National Capital Commission.) Page 17/49.
The Hog's Back Park now encompasses 50 acres, and the Woods are federal and privately owned, Google: "urban natural features strategy, city of ottawa April 11, 2006."
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