The people of Canada are losing park land, Experimental Farms, government buildings, athletic fields and sports venues.

 The Hog's Back Park encompassed 125 acres in 1957. In 2024 the land mass is 57 acres.

The Directory of Federal Real Property. The map and information is from 2023.

• Property Number: 02882
• Custodian: National Capital Commission
• Interest: Crown Owned
• Restriction: No Restriction
• Primary Use: Parks and Recreation
• Address: Hog's Back
• Municipality: Ottawa
• Province/Territory: Ontario
• Federal Electoral District: Ottawa South
• Census Classification: Rural
• Land Area: 23.2657 ha
• Building Count: 2
• Record Created: July 30th, 1998
• Record Last Modified On: November 9, 2023

The 1957 Annual Report of the Federal District Commission, page 17/49 "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 5 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 540 cars and a bus terminal; two softball diamonds; 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 are scheduled to take place early next summer." Location- The east side of the Rideau River, north of the Hog's Back Falls.