Dick Bell Park
Dick Bell Park is a public park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the southern shore of the Ottawa River. Admission and parking are free. The park is home to the Nepean Sailing Club. The park's area, according to the city, is . The official address of the park is 3259 Carling Avenue, Nepean. Geographical location Dick Bell Park is bordered by Carling Avenue to the south, Rocky Point to the west, and Andrew Haydon Park to the east. The border between the two parks is a small stream with a wood and metal bridge. Naming The park was named after Dick Bell, a member of the Canadian House of Commons from 1957 to 1963, and again from 1965 to 1968. He served in the Conservative cabinet of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker as Minister of Citizenship and Immigration from 1962 to 1963. Rules of the park Cyclists Cyclists must dismount and must walk their bikes throughout the park. Curfew The city bylaw bans activity in the park after 11 pm. That includes leaving your car parked in the lot. Dogs Historically, dogs have not been allowed in the park, nor in neighboring Andrew Haydon park. In 2009, the city allowed dogs