Information about Thunderbird Sports Centre

Richardson Side Rd 1927
K2K 1X4, Ottawa
+1 613-836-2256

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Our comment from FitFit Canada about Thunderbird Sports Centre:

The Thunderbird Sports Centre in Ottawa is a fantastic destination for golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. This well-maintained par 3, 9-hole course offers a serene environment just outside the city, making it an ideal spot to practice your short game or enjoy a game with family and friends.

Key highlights include:

  • Beautifully kept greens and well-maintained fairways
  • Friendly and accommodating staff, always ready to assist
  • Great for beginners and families looking to enjoy the outdoors
  • Affordable pricing, offering good value for a great golfing experience
  • The option for night golf, adding an enjoyable twist to your outings

Some users noted challenges with mosquitoes and drainage issues, particularly during the summer months, but these are common in outdoor settings. Despite that, many visitors praised the overall experience, affordability, and the charming atmosphere.

Whether you're looking to improve your golfing skills or just want a fun outing, Thunderbird Sports Centre is worth a visit!

Thunderbird Sports Centre: Opinions

4.5/5 (110 Opinions)
ryan brown 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Such a lovely little executive course! All par threes with nothing more than 188 yards I believe. Very well maintained and far enough out of the city to be nice and quiet. They have a couple carts for rent if you need one but this is a great course to walk. I've been there twice yet and will for sure be back!

Joe Dlouhy 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Love this place for golf. There are 9 holes. All par 3s. Great For working on your short game!

Josh McLaughlin 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Best practice 9hole

Ken Sheng Yee 6 months ago

Positive experience: The only bad thing I can say is the mosquitoes are brutal. Otherwise will recommend.

Adam Radley 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: My son went to summer camp here. He loved it. The staff were amazing. They were all very friendly, polite and great with the kids. Overall this is my son's favorite summer camp. He loved all the activities and always came home happy.

Riley 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great course and staff. Would recommend it to golfers of all skill levels.

Hadi Abou-Hamde 8 months ago

Negative experience: Insanely overpriced for a Par 3 9-hole course. There are courses nearby which are cheaper and offer a full 9 hole course with Par 4s and Par 5s and they are maintained better. Not to mention it is $4 for a pull cart (many courses it is complementary if walking). Flies are a major problem on the course, every time you stop you will be swarmed. Parking lot is filled with potholes, so if you drive a sedan be weary. Overall poor experience, won’t be returning.

Nick Howe 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Good price. Great for beginners

mattygomes2003 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great facility with kind staff located inside the main building - even on weekends. Vending machines and bathrooms in main building. Benches inside Dome #1 and #2. Bring your own chairs if possible because they fill up fast. Drive slowly in the parking lot. It’s rather large but there are very energetic children running around.

william bellefauille 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice corse

Sam Kelsey 1 year ago

Positive experience: Okay spot to learn

Jacob Wright 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fun par 3.

William Butler 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Golf at night? Sounds pretty good to me!

William Broown 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Pitching wedge dream. Play this course for night time& short play improvement.

Heath Devine 1 year ago

Positive experience: Small par 3 course, greens and fairways are in good condition. Just too small for a good golfer.

Colin McFadyen 1 year ago

Positive experience: Lost 1 star due to the gnats. Otherwise, great facility at a great price. Well kept and in great shape

paul ndiaye 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Loved the night golf. Tee'd off at 9:40pm, well lit and well maintained

Christine Stirling 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great course...nice and quick!! No drivers required.

OY CN 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Can't beat the price for this type of golf. It is a short par 3 course, but the greens and tee boxes are well maintained. Nice place to practice short game but can be very slow despite the short length. This is due to the patrons being mostly beginner golfers and there were lots of non golfing kids.outmfor fathers day.

Paul M. 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Went to play golf on Thunderbird 9 hole par 3 coarse. Beautiful coarse, the fairways and greens were well taken care of. Great coarse to play to sharpen up on your short game. It's also perfect for those of you who are just learning the game. You can walk the coarse easily or rent a cart if you need one. The scenery and landscape were very picturesque. Very reasonable price for green fees and cart. You can buy balls and tees and a few other items if you need them. They have drinks and snacks also. Thanks, Thunderbird, for an awesome morning. I'll be back!!

John D. Said 1 year ago

Positive experience: Par 3 golf course. Very good condition. Staff is very polite and efficient. Tee areas were clean, and ball wash stations were well maintained. Push carts ( 3 wheels) were clean and in great condition.

David Brien 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice par 3 course. Great for kids and beginners and for golfers looking to work on their short game. Well kept. Well organized. Nice variety of holes.

R P 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The Thursday women's league is awesome! Nice short little course. Staff are always responsive, friendly, and helpful.

Alexandria Dawn 1 year ago

Positive experience: We just played the course and I have nothing bad to say! It’s well maintained, good variety, and good for beginners or if you’re looking to practice your short shots. Staff is friendly and prices are good! The only thing I’d recommend is bug spray - we didn’t think of it and we were swarmed by flies and mosquitos. We still enjoyed our time!

Aaron Fleury 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place if you're into fake grass

Justin Potvin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Top notch maintenance at this place. Gorgeous par 3.

rj lo 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent 9 hole par 3 golf course. We often visit with friends and family. Easy to book online or by phone. Available golf carts and pull carts. Green conditions are very nice.

Ashtag 911 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great par 3 course. Clean, well maintained and staff are always friendly. Great to refine short game and awesome for newer golfers just learning. Great price tag to go with it.

Mike Bl 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A great spot for a quick 9 hole round if you are newer to golf, or looking for a warm up. As a newbie who went with people of varying skill levels, everyone was able to have fun (but not able to make par )

Brett Ashton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great par 3 course. Clean, well maintained and staff are always friendly. Great to refine short game and awesome for newer golfers just learning. Great price tag to go with it.

Chris 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This course is now open and we played on the second day of opening. Beautiful par 3, 9 hole course located in Kanata. The greens and tee boxes were in great condition. There is some water spillover from the traps into the edges of the fairway but it does not disrupt play. The course is easy to walk and there are also pull carts and golf carts for rental if needed. Front desk staff were very helpful.

Lane Trudeau 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing golf today...well groomed good times by all were had going back soon

Dan Mincu 3 years ago

Positive experience: Decent soccer sport center. they also have golf but cannot comment on that as I never used their services.

Lance Swayne 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome, clean, well run and organized league, facilities, staff and volunteers.

Sashole94 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place if you're into fake grass

Jim McCloskey 3 years ago

Positive experience: Played a round with our daughter and had a fun time. Great par 3 course, simple but great to be out and enjoy the day. Well maintained and safety protocol in effect. We'll done

maria Peppe 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice

Gordon Godwin 3 years ago

Positive experience: Great place for beginners golf.

Michael Peacock 3 years ago

Positive experience: Group behind had 5 golfers. Course in good shape. Very enjoyable

maria huarcaya 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice

Peter Lee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great little 9- hole golf course. Not crazy busy in the morning so you don't feel rushed while playing. Greens are in good condition and the course is great practice for your irons. I will be back to visit soon!

Jason Turner 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really nice staff and great course for short game.

Eric Gendron 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Played at 8:40 tonight and its the most fun I've had golfing this year so far. Course was well maintained, especially the greens, and the landscape was beautiful at sunset. Only downside was nobody seemed to be there so I didnt know where to get a scorecard. Not a huge deal. Will 100% be returning soon with more people.

Brett R 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Course is in great shape. Good par 3 for after work practice

Andy Rajhathy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a great place for any type of golf group. Fun with the family or night out with some friends. The course is in great shape and it was nice to see them out spraying to keep mosquitos away. Love this place.

scott morris 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to practice

Amanda Brewster 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Course has been green and well tended from May opening until September. Quick rounds on this course, never backed up. Great season.

Lisa G 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great summer camps! They are very organized and Abby has been excellent to work with. My boys have lots of fun and everything runs smoothly. Thank you!

Scotty P. 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The superintendent seems very competent.

sebastien gareau 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: nice little discovery perfect to practice short game

Chris Leighfield 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: What a pleasant surprise! This little course is in immaculate shape! Perfect greens and the rest of the course is manicured beautifully! Next time I'll try in at night under the lights! So cool!

Manny Singer 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Course in excellent shape. Very nice layout.

Rob Gilhuly 3 years ago

Positive experience: A pretty little par 3 course. A great place to sharpen your short game at a reasonable price. Lots of trees and shrubs.

Patrick M 4 years ago

Positive experience: Great dome.

Brent 4 years ago

Positive experience: Fun little course! but definitely a bit overpriced.

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi Brent. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Thunderbird Sports Centre. We hope to see you again in the future.

Shawn Unger 4 years ago

Positive experience: Well kept. Staff were diligently watering in the crazy heat. Social distancing was maintained.

GH Picard 4 years ago

Positive experience: The staff and grounds crew do an excellent job. However, I give the course 4 stars, not because of the course but the people who play it. For a par 3 course it is excellent but being a par 3 you get beginners. Beginners who pull their carts across greens. Beginners who don't replace their divots. Beginners who will stop and talk on the green, after puttin in, while two groups are waiting for them to leave. I had to yell "fore" to get them to move. Otherwise I love it. Photo is from my hole in one shot.

Brigette Yedema 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great golfing place to develop your game. The greens were in great shape.

Michelle Catherine Wright 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly course for all levels and ages.

Larry Shamash 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a friendly, more beginner oriented golf course that offers reasonable rates for green fees, club rentals, and golf cart rentals. The course is just right for a slower 1.5 - 2 hour excursion. The 9 holes are sufficiently varied and sufficiently challenging so it is a lot of fun. Thanks Thunderbird!

Keith Allingham 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice little course - extremely well maintained. Friendly and accommodating staff. The greens are amazing!

Lexx White 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a fun, fast 9 holes to play just about any time, Thunderbird is fantastic. Never been disappointed

Marc 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice domes for indoor soccer!!

Laura Kelland-May 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fun course. Friendly staff and easy access. The course is challenging but doable.

Grant 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fun little course

Rema Azz 5 years ago

Negative experience: I was dissapointed choosing thunderbird sports camp for my girls....staff were just babysitting the kids....no learning or helping or engaging in any kind of sport....they just bring the children to the court and give thrm the tools and watch even if the children did not play or did not know how...some kids end up running around or watching.

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi Rema. We appreciate you taking the time to review the camp and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting Thunderbird Sports Centre. We hope to see you again in the future.

Andy Truong 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best camp ever !!!! my kids like to come here more than anywhere else . Thank you so much again for the great experience ❤️

Emerald Meadows 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this course. I play with my grandkids so we're slow but this course is designed for young families who want a different outdoor activity that the whole family can enjoy. The prices are very reasonable in fact less than the price of a movie ticket with popcorn (but no drink). It's in the heart of Kanata so it's only minutes from my house and with the lights you can play on the warm fall nights. Enjoy.

Panny Lorde 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fun for all ages. Great staff

Said Aliouane (Sidali) 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice friendly and family place for soccer

Mesin Radon 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice soccer domes that are well maintained.

jake powers 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: 2 holes were very wet, otherwise is in excellent condition, greens are best iv played this year. Owner gave us a free round on the house to comp the few wet ones. 5/5 will be back!

Ro Omrow 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice short course for a quick 9.

Amin Abdul-Fattah 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good fields

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Amin. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. 4-stars is great, and we will let the team know their hard work is paying off. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre.

Wade Jackson 6 years ago

Positive experience: Pretty good starter course

Irada Management Inc Fin Off 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good soccer fields

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Irada. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 4-stars. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off.

toluwani ogunsanya 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great pitch!

Louai 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good facility

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Louai. 4-star reviews are great to see and we are glad you enjoyed your time with us. We will work to continue to provide a memorable experience. Thanks for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre, we hope to see you again next season!

Samuel B. 6 years ago

Positive experience: I did soccer here and won first place :D

Alan Paquette 6 years ago

Positive experience: Great day for Golf with my team

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi, Alan. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 4-stars. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off.

Jay Godse 6 years ago

Positive experience: Good indoor soccer domes. Detached change facilities. Amenities are weak.

tmoff 6 years ago

Positive experience: Beautiful little par three course! Great for beginners or getting back into the game.

Matt Doucette 6 years ago

Negative experience: Removed liquor license, now the lights are only on 3 nights a week. This course is losing its appeal

Peter Bown 6 years ago

Positive experience: It's a small par 3, which is great for your short game and putting. The greens were in rough shape, which at numerous points impacted your ability to hit the shot. I enjoyed myself but believe what everyone says about the flies. They really ruin the experience. Not sure what the owners can do but it really is amazing how bad it gets towards the end of the course.

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello Peter, on behalf of Thunderbird Sports Centre staff we appreciate you taking the time to address your concerns as we are always looking to improve. We are disappointed to hear that you were not happy with the conditions of the course but still hope you enjoyed your round. Again, we appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Chris Whiting 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: 2 Excellent soccer turf domes

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi, Chris. Thanks for the great review! We are so glad to see you had a spectacular time during your visit. We hope to see you again soon!

Trevor Richter 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great 9 hole golf course

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Trevor. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5-stars. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off.

Marie-Julie Cosenzo 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great spot to play soccer in the fall and winter!

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi, Marie. Thank you for reviewing us. We appreciate the 5-stars and are going to notify the teams responsible, so they know their hard work is paying off. We hope to see you for another game soon. Thank you for playing at Thunderbird Sports Centre.

Ashraf Ghattas 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great soccer field Management is good Food and beer are great too after the game!

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi, Ashraf. 5-star feedback is great! Our team works hard to provide a seamless experience so that you can focus on your game. It is great to hear you enjoyed your visit. Come back again next season!

Sandeep Bajpai 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good Domes for Soccer !

Karim Tantawy 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both indoor soccer domes have great turf and are well lit.

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi, Karim. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us 5-stars! We are going to pass on your feedback to our team so they know their hard work is not going unnoticed. It is great to hear that the efforts we have put in helped provided a memorable and enjoyable experience for you. Thank you for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Michael Bates 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Head and shoulders above any other public par 3 in Ottawa. Great little course for those wanting to learn to play golf.

Russell Jones 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice little par 3 and night golf too on weekends for part of the summer.

Nicholas Truong 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love this place so much and I'm coming back soon! Best place ever!!!!!!

Will Mcmurray 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great indoor dome

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Will. Thank you so much for the spectacular review. 5-star feedback is what we strive to achieve. We are glad you had an incredible time and hope to see you again soon.

Robert Harrison 7 years ago

Negative experience: Parking lot is atrocious

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Robert. Thank you for reviewing us. We wanted to update our response to notify you that just this week we had fresh gravel brought in to fill potholes and relevel the parking lot. The condition has greatly improved and we welcome you to come see it for yourself. Additionally, we would like to offer you a complimentary round of golf to make up for the poor experience you had during your visit. Contact the Golf Shop and we will work with you. Thank you for visiting Thunderbird Sports Centre, we hope to see you again soon.

Josh Raganold 7 years ago

Positive experience: Fun small par 3 course with night golf!

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Josh. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. 4-stars is great and we will let the team know their hard work is paying off. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre.

jen Esnard 7 years ago

Positive experience: It is a dark facility would like more lighting. FIELD quality is on part with other facilities.

Ugo Nwokolo 7 years ago

Positive experience: Like the place. We played foot golf. Bring bug spray for this time of the year. Mosquitos almost ate us alive. However they were nice enough to use their bug spray.

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hi, Ugo. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the mosquitos that joined you during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. We are glad to hear you were able to enjoy your round of Foot Golf even with the bugs. Thank you for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre, we hope to see you again soon.

K R 7 years ago

Negative experience: Although the course itself is well maintained, there is no drainage on the course and the whole thing is soaked. I've never experienced so many mosquitos in my entire life. I was swarmed by 40-50 every time I stopped. It was torture. There was no recommendation to wear deep woods off(you'll 100% need it) Finally, the price point is a bit off. It's advertised as anywhere between 10-13 dollars (based on various apps) and after taxes your paying close to $20 for a 9 hole par 3. I wouldn't recommend to anyone.

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, KR. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the mosquitos that joined you during your visit. This is not the experience we work to provide for our golfers. We encourage you to reach out to us in the Golf Shop to discuss this experience and see what we can do to right this wrong. Additionally, your feedback about the course price is important to us. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre, we hope to see you again soon.

Mike Norton 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best kept secret in ottawa Had a great time on this course .the greens are well kept and the staff were very helpful

Thunderbird Sports Centre

Hello, Mike. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us 5-stars! We are going to pass on your feedback to our team so they know their hard work is not going unnoticed. It is great to hear that the efforts we have put in helped provided a memorable and enjoyable experience for you. Thank you for playing Thunderbird Sports Centre, we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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