Commissioners Park is located at the corner of Preston Street and Queen Elizabeth Drive, in Ottawa. It features mature trees, flower beds, rolling lawn and winding pathways, with scenic Dows Lake as a backdrop.
In the spring, the park boasts the Capital's most dazzling display of tulips with over 250,000 tulips. In summer, the tulips are replaced by thousands of annual flowers.
Commissioners Park extends over 8.95 hectares. It was built from the 1920s to 1950s on the site of a former lumberyard owned by J.R. Booth, an eminent Capital builder and magnate of the lumber industry.
Facilities
- Washrooms: There are no dedicated washrooms in the park. Washrooms are available in the nearby Dows Lake Pavilion.
- Parking: There is no dedicated parking lot in the park. There is paid ($) on-street parking available on some nearby roads. Check out the City of Ottawa's parking map for more information.
- Accessibility: The park features paved pathways that are suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are many shaded spots and benches to take a break.
