Exciting news for Fernbank, Stittsville & Kanata families! 🏡💚

The proposed Fernbank District Park is set to become a major recreational destination for the growing community — bringing together sports, fitness, family activities, green space and outdoor recreation all in one place.

🏏 Cricket Field
⚽ Soccer Field
🏈 Full-Size Football Field
🎾 Tennis & Pickleball Courts
🏀 Multi-Sport Pad for Hockey & Basketball
🏃 Fitness Zone for Adults & Teens
💦 Large Splash Pad & Water Play Area
🛝 Children's Playground & Sand Play Area
🐕 Off-Leash Dog Park
⛸️ Puddle Rink & Skating
🚶 500m Walking Loop & New Pathways

The plans also include future amenities such as a Fieldhouse and All Wheels Park, making this an exciting long-term addition to the area.

What really stands out is how the park is being designed for all ages — from young children and families to teens, adults, athletes and even four-legged family members. The plans also include accessible pathways, accessible playground features and inclusive park furniture.

💦 And for families with young kids, the proposed splash pad looks especially exciting, with concepts featuring spray tunnels, water channels, geysers, ground sprays and interactive water features.

📍 Fernbank District Park could become one of the key recreational amenities serving the rapidly growing Fernbank community in Stittsville/Kanata.

For local homeowners and future buyers, major community amenities like this can make a neighbourhood even more attractive for families looking for parks, recreation, outdoor activities and an active lifestyle.

More info available here: https://engage.ottawa.ca/fernbank-district-park

🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Stittsville, Kanata or Fernbank?
Understanding what's coming to the neighbourhood — not just what's there today — is an important part of making a smart real estate decision.

👇 What feature are you most excited about?
🏏 Cricket | 🎾 Pickleball | 💦 Splash Pad | ⚽ Soccer | 🏀 Basketball | 🏃 Fitness Zone

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The Ottawa real estate market remained relatively stable in July 2026, with home sales virtually unchanged from July 2025. However, buyers continued to have more inventory to choose from than a year ago.

Source: Ottawa Real Estate Board July 2026 Residential Market Activity Report.

🔎 What Changed?

🏠 Sales remained stable

Ottawa recorded 1,325 home sales in July 2026, compared with 1,323 in July 2025 — an increase of just 0.2%.

📦 More homes are available

Active listings increased 9.3%, from 4,280 to 4,678.

At the same time, new listings were slightly lower, falling 0.8% from 2,550 to 2,530.

💰 Median price was unchanged

The median Ottawa home price remained exactly $635,000 in both July 2025 and July 2026.

The average sale price, however, declined 1.6%, from approximately $694,000 to $683,308. OREB notes that the difference between average and median prices suggests the mix of properties sold contributed to the lower average.

🏘️ Market Conditions by Property Type
🏡 Single-family: 714 sales, up 5.0% year-over-year
🏘️ Townhouses: 417 sales, down 4.1%
🏢 Apartments: 169 sales, down 6.6%

The apartment market remained the softest major segment, with 5.4 months of inventory compared with 3.2 months for single-family homes and 3.0 months for townhouses.

📍 What This Means for Ottawa Buyers & Sellers

For buyers: 🛒 More active listings mean more choice compared with July 2025.

For sellers: 🎯 Accurate pricing and strong presentation remain important, with homes taking a median of 28 days to sell compared with 24 days last year.

Bottom line: Ottawa's July 2026 market was stable overall, but conditions varied significantly by property type and location. The median price was unchanged, sales were virtually flat, and inventory was higher than a year ago.

📞 Thinking About Buying or Selling in Ottawa?

For a neighbourhood-specific market analysis in Ottawa, Kanata, Stittsville, Barrhaven, Riverside South or surrounding communities:

Jai Patel, REALTOR®
📞 613-404-8706