Ottawa delays opening of ball diamonds and sports fields due to conditions

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Apr 29, 2023 07:43:42 AM.

The City of Ottawa has asked residents and organizers of large public events to stay off all municipal ball diamonds and sports fields until further notice. This comes as the city is currently experiencing additional maintenance and drying time requirements due to unfavorable conditions.

The league conveners for ball diamonds will be contacted directly to advise that the May 1 season opening for ball fields is being delayed.

The city’s parks maintenance crews have been supporting several priority operations, including the cleanup of the significant ice storm and spring freshet mitigation. As a result, ball diamonds will open gradually, and the announcement of a revised date for the opening of ball diamonds will be made in the coming days. Permit holders will receive direct notification of the changes.

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