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The Rotary Centennial Playground, a playground for children of all abilities, was officially opened by Max Keeping on Saturday May 3, 2008. Also in attendance were His Worship Mayor Larry O'Brien and local Councillors Clive Doucet and Shad Qadri, as well as many local Rotarians, representatives of major donors and sponsors, representatives of the local community association and of course families and children who will use the playground.

The opening ceremonies concluded with three children, Jennie Jeffery, Ryker Jeffery and Declan McCoy, unveiling the donor wall and statue. The sculpture done by well-known artist Bruce Garner was donated by local Rotarian Ted Ferrier and his wife, Lois. The statue depicts two children at play, one with a disability.

Immediately following the official opening, Rotarians and guests adjourned to St. Elias Centre where a Playground Gala celebrated the culmination of three years of construction completing the first phase and kicked off fundraising efforts for the retrofit of the water play feature.

Statue "Play Buddies" by Bruce Garner	Doug Heyland, chair of the Playground Management Committee, welcomes guests
Max Keeping addresses guests	Sue Goddard, Fundraising Committee Chair, relates the history of the playground
Statue donors Ted & Lois Ferrier with artist Bruce Garner	Doug Heyland is presented with a cheque for the playground
Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien thanks local Rotarians for their efforts	City of Ottawa Councillor Clive Doucet
Our guests of honour, (left to right) Declan McCoy, Ryker Jeffery and Jennie Jeffery	The Statue and the Donor Wall
The children unveiling the Donor Wall	Max Keeping assisting the children with the unveiling