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Village parks and Carp Hills trails

Hidden Lake Park offers a village pathway, while the nearby Crazy Horse Trail crosses rougher natural terrain.

17 parks, trails, recreation centres and libraries are mapped in the Carp area from OpenStreetMap, each linked to its source.

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Hidden Lake Park can be entered from Charlie’s Lane or Hidden Lake Crescent; the Charlie’s Lane end has stairs. Other recreation includes public skating at W. Erskine Johnston Arena and association-run outdoor facilities.

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Questions people ask

Quick answers

Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.

All 34 questions
  1. What parks are in Carp village?

    The City’s Carp Secondary Plan identifies Hidden Lake Park, Jensen Court Park, Doug Rivington Park and the Langstaff soccer fields among village recreation spaces. These are distinct from the larger Carp Hills trail areas outside the village.

    As of 2026-10-30 · documents.ottawa.ca carphills.com

  2. Where is the Crazy Horse Trail?

    The Crazy Horse Trail starts on the northwest side of March Road at Huntmar Drive, near Carp. Friends of the Carp Hills describes a 6.2-kilometre main route, including the beaver-pond loop and return but excluding side trails, over rocky and uneven terrain.

    As of 2026-10-30 · carphills.com

  3. What is the walk at Hidden Lake Park like?

    Hidden Lake Park has a 650-metre crushed-gravel pathway reached from Charlie’s Lane or Hidden Lake Crescent. There are stairs at the Charlie’s Lane entrance, and the adjacent large pond is privately owned.

    As of 2026-10-30 · carphills.com

  4. Can I walk a dog on Carp trails?

    Dogs are permitted on leash at Hidden Lake Park and the Crazy Horse Trail. The Crazy Horse Trail code also requires owners to collect and remove dog waste.

    As of 2026-10-30 · carphills.com carphills.com

  5. Where can I skate or join recreation in Carp?

    W. Erskine Johnston Arena at 3832 Carp Road publishes public skating and ice-sport schedules. The Huntley Community Association also runs recreation programs and manages an outdoor rink and local ball diamonds.

    As of 2026-10-30 · ottawa.ca hca-carp.ca

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