Committees

Below are the RPCA Standing Committees. At least one member of each committee shall be a member of the Board of Directors. Additional members may be appointed from the membership of the corporation or, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, from residents of the neighbourhood.

To volunteer or identify an issue, idea or concern, please send an email to the Committee email address, which forwards to all committee members. General questions can be posed to the RPCA Board of Directors by emailing: info [at] riversidepark.ca

Communications and Outreach

To oversee all communications and outreach functions of the RPCA, including member and volunteer recruitment and retention, community outreach, and public awareness of RPCA events, initiatives and activities. This committee will promote timely, effective, professional and strategic communication across all formats and networks, including print, email, social media, and the organizational website.

Terms of Reference

To contact or join the committee, email: communications [at] riversidepark.ca

Community Safety

To foster community safety and security for all residents of Riverside Park by engaging residents and raising awareness about potential safety concerns. This committee will act as a liaison with the city’s emergency response services and in collaboration with the Hunt Club Community Association (HCCA).

Terms of Reference

To contact or join the committee, email: safety [at] riversidepark.ca

Environment and Parks

To monitor, advocate for, and respond to environmental issues that affect our community and promote better stewardship of water and our urban forest, the greening of public and private land, and mitigation of waste management issues.

Terms of Reference

To contact or join the committee, email: environment [at] riversidepark.ca

Events and Culture

To organize and oversee all social, cultural, and artistic events and activities of the RPCA, with the goal of fostering community growth and development within Riverside Park.

Terms of Reference

Email the Committee to volunteer or identify an issue: events [at] riversidepark.ca

Gardening

To identify and promote community interests in food and/or ornamental gardening. To connect expertise and resources across the community. This committee will use working groups and events to establish partnerships between community projects and volunteers.

Email the Committee to volunteer or identify an issue: garden [at] riversidepark.ca

Land Use, Development

To monitor and provide recommendations on proposals for land use or site plans that mightaffect the well-being of the Riverside Park community.

Terms of Reference

Email the Committee to volunteer or identify an issue: planning [at] riversidepark.ca

Transportation

TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT, & TRAFFIC SAFETY

To monitor and address concerns about transportation, traffic safety and transit developments affecting the safety and well-being of Riverside Park.

Terms of Reference

Email the Committee to volunteer or identify an issue: transportation [at] riversidepark.ca

Libraries

This is a joint committee with the Hunt Club Community Association (HCCA) with a mandate to bring library programs and services to our community centre; improve our visibility with OPL decision-makers; support OPL’s strategic plan, where appropriate; and establish a strong relationship with the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA).

Terms of Reference

Email the Committee to volunteer or identify an issue: libraries [at] riversidepark.ca

Rinks & Recreation

To organize and oversee the recreational activities of the RPCA, including the management of neighbourhood skating rinks.

Terms of Reference