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Barrhaven: schools, parks and getting around

What is in Barrhaven, counted October 2026. For one home, build its free report: it measures everything from that address.

36,000addresses (rounded)
31schools
116parks and green spaces
15bus routes

Schools

Schools in Barrhaven

31 publicly funded schools are located in Barrhaven: 25 elementary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 with both elementary and secondary grades (a grade 7 to 12 school, for example).

By type: 12 English public, 11 English Catholic, 4 French public and 4 French Catholic.

Which school a home gets depends on its exact address and is decided by the school board, not by the neighbourhood’s name. A report for an address lists the schools for that address. Always confirm with the board before you decide.

Parks

Parks in Barrhaven

116 City parks and green spaces lie in or touch Barrhaven, about 326 hectares of it.

What the parks have

68 parks have a play structure
30 parks have a sports field
19 parks have a basketball court
16 parks have an outdoor rink
14 parks have a splash pad
12 parks have a ball diamond
7 parks have a sledding hill
5 parks have tennis courts
4 parks have pickleball courts
2 parks have a skateboard park
1 park has a boat launch

The largest

Beryl Gaffney Park 28 ha in Barrhaven
Stonebridge Trail 24 ha in Barrhaven
Cambrian Road Woods 20 ha in Barrhaven
Ken Ross Park 15 ha in Barrhaven
Clarke Bellinger Environmental Facility 14 ha in Barrhaven
Chapman Mills East Woodlot 12 ha in Barrhaven

Sports & recreation

Pools, arenas and community centres in Barrhaven

City recreation buildings in Barrhaven include:

Recreation complexes

Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven pool, arena, gym, fitness centre
Walter Baker Sports Centre pool, arena, fitness centre

A report for an address adds the private gyms, clubs and studios within a short drive, and the drive to each.

Getting around

Transit in Barrhaven

15 OC Transpo bus routes stop in Barrhaven, at 338 stops.

School routes are not counted. A report for an address gives the routes within a walk of that home and the trip downtown.

Trails

Trails and pathways in Barrhaven

Named trails and pathways, with the length that runs through Barrhaven:

Chapman Mills Trail 2.0 km

Questions

Barrhaven: good to know

How many schools are in Barrhaven?

31 publicly funded schools are located in Barrhaven: 25 elementary schools, 2 secondary schools and 4 with both elementary and secondary grades (a grade 7 to 12 school, for example). By type: 12 English public, 11 English Catholic, 4 French public and 4 French Catholic.

Which school will my child go to in Barrhaven?

That depends on the home’s exact address and is decided by the school board, not by the neighbourhood’s name. A report for the address lists the schools for that address. Always confirm with the board before you decide.

How many parks are in Barrhaven?

116 City parks and green spaces lie in or touch Barrhaven, about 326 hectares of it. 68 of them have a play structure.

Which bus routes serve Barrhaven?

15 OC Transpo bus routes stop in Barrhaven, at 338 stops. Routes: 70, 73, 74, 75, 80, 99, 110, 173, 275, 277, 279, 283, 305, 406, 456.

Is there a public pool or arena in Barrhaven?

City pools: Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven and Walter Baker Sports Centre. City arenas: Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven and Walter Baker Sports Centre.

Can I get a neighbourhood report for a home in Barrhaven?

Yes. Type the address on the home page. The report is free, takes about a minute, and needs no account, no email and no credit card.

What this page counts as Barrhaven: The City of Ottawa's Barrhaven West and Barrhaven East wards. Counted October 2026. Schools, parks, routes and facilities change; confirm anything that matters to your decision.