Ottawa Drop-In Activities
Drop-in schedules for City of Ottawa recreation centres. Sessions do not confirm available spaces. Check facility notices and current availability before travelling.
Reservation filters reflect the source schedule. Walk-in entry is subject to space and the centre’s admission policies.
227 sessions at 40 facilities on Sun, Oct 25
Facility notices — Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven
Special hours: Friday, October 16 All gymnasium activities are cancelled. The walking track is closed from 10 am to 8 pm. Monday, October 26 All gymnasium activities are cancelled. The walking track is closed from 10 am to 8 pm.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn
Special hours: Monday, October 26 Step and Strength, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, cancelled Badminton 16+, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, cancelled Pickleball, 12:45 to 2:45 pm, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Ray Friel Recreation Complex
Special hours: The diving board is closed until further notice.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans
Special hours: September 27 to November 6 The Main Entrance will be closed due to construction. Please use the West Entrance. The West Entrance parking lot will be undergoing repairs. The parking lot will remain open and accessible to the public.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — François Dupuis Recreation Centre
Special hours: Monday, November 2 Lane swim, 11:30 am - 1 pm, cancelled Public swim - therapeutic pool, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, cancelled Lane swim - shared pool, 1 - 2:30 pm, cancelled Public swim - 25 m pool, 1 - 2:30 pm, cancelled Sauna, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Monday, November 2 Lane swim, 11:30 am - 1 pm, cancelled Public swim - therapeutic pool, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, cancelled Lane swim - shared pool, 1 - 2:30 pm, cancelled Public swim - 25 m pool, 1 - 2:30 pm, cancelled Sauna, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, cancelled
Facility notices — Nepean Sportsplex
Special hours: The saunas are closed until further notice.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Plant Recreation Centre
Special hours: Monday, October 26 All drop-in programs cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Monday, October 26, all drop-in programs cancelled
Facility notices — Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata
Special hours: Monday, October 26 Badminton doubles - adult, 11 am to noon, cancelled Basketball - adult, cancelled Pickleball - rotations (intermediate), cancelled Volleyball - youth, cancelled Volleyball - adult, 9 to 10 pm, cancelled Tuesday, October 27 Pickleball - rotations (recreational), cancelled Basketball - adult, 1 to 2 pm, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — St. Laurent Complex
Special hours: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Walter Baker Sports Centre
Special hours: PD Day Public Swim – training and whale pools only Friday, October 26, 8:30 to 10 am, added Friday, November 20, 8:30 to 10 am, added Friday, November 27, 8:30 to 10 am, added
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre
Special hours: Saturday, October 24 All drop-in activities are cancelled. Monday, October 26 All drop-in pickleball, cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Saturday, October 24 All drop-in activities are cancelled.
Schedule exception: Monday, October 26 Badminton doubles - adult, 11 am to noon, cancelled Basketball - adult, cancelled Pickleball - rotations (intermediate), cancelled Volleyball - youth, cancelled Volleyball - adult, 9 to 10 pm, cancelled Tuesday, October 27 Pickleball - rotations (recreational), cancelled Basketball - adult, 1 to 2 pm, cancelled
Schedule exception: Monday, October 26, all drop-in programs cancelled
Schedule exception: Monday, October 26 Badminton 16+, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, cancelled Pickleball, 12:45 to 2:45 pm, cancelled
Facility notices — Pinecrest Recreation Complex
Special hours: Sunday, October 25 Family Skate, 2 to 2:50 pm, cancelled Public Skate, 3 to 3:50 pm, cancelled Monday, October 26 All drop-in group fitness activities are cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Monday, October 26, all drop-in programs cancelled
Schedule exception: Saturday, October 24 All drop-in activities are cancelled. Monday, October 26 All drop-in pickleball, cancelled.
Schedule exception: Saturday, October 24 Public Swim, 11 am to 12:30 pm, 25m pool only Sunday, October 25 Public Swim, 1 to 3 pm, 25m pool only
Facility notices — Canterbury Recreation Complex
Special hours: The sauna is closed until further notice.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Lowertown Community Centre and Pool
Special hours: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Routhier Community Centre
Special hours: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled.
Facility notices — Tony Graham Recreation Complex - Kanata
Special hours: Tuesday, October 13: The arenas will open* The complex and Client Services remain closed. *See the drop-in schedules for times and payment methods. Schedule changes Friday, October 16 Pick-up hockey 18+, 12:15 to 1:05 pm, cancelled Public Skating, 1:15 to 2:05 pm, cancelled Friday, October 23 Pick-up hockey 18+, 12:15 to 1:05 pm, cancelled Public Skating, 1:15 to 2:05 pm, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Friday, October 16 Public Skating, 1:15 to 2:05 pm, cancelled Friday, October 23 Public Skating, 1:15 to 2:05 pm, cancelled
Schedule exception: PD Day Public Swim – training and whale pools only Friday, October 26, 8:30 to 10 am, added Friday, November 20, 8:30 to 10 am, added Friday, November 27, 8:30 to 10 am, added
Facility notices — Brewer Pool and Arena
Special hours: Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Fred Barrett Arena
Special hours: Friday, November 6 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled Sunday, November 8 All drop-in skating, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Friday, November 6 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled Sunday, November 8 All drop-in skating, cancelled
Facility notices — Howard Darwin Centennial Arena
Special hours: Fridays: September 11 to October 2 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled. Saturday, November 21 All drop-in skating, cancelled. Friday, December 11 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled. Saturday, December 12 All drop-in skating, cancelled. Friday, December 25 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled. Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Fridays: September 11 to October 2 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled. Saturday, November 21 All drop-in skating, cancelled. Friday, December 11 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled. Saturday, December 12 All drop-in skating, cancelled. Friday, December 25 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled. Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled.
Schedule exception: Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled
Schedule exception: Sunday, October 25 Family Skate, 2 to 2:50 pm, cancelled Public Skate, 3 to 3:50 pm, cancelled
Facility notices — South Fallingbrook Community Centre
Special hours: Thursday, November 5 All Pickleball - adult, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Thursday, November 5 All Pickleball - adult, cancelled
Facility notices — W. Erskine Johnston Arena
Special hours: Friday, November 27 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled Sunday, November 29 All drop-in skating, cancelled Friday, December 25 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Friday, November 27 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled Sunday, November 29 All drop-in skating, cancelled Friday, December 25 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Facility notices — Jim Durrell Recreation Centre
Please be advised that our parking lot will be under construction. Expect delays, limited parking availability, and changes to traffic flow while work is underway.
Special hours: Thursday, December 10 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled Sunday, December 13 All drop-in ice sports, cancelled Thursday, December 24 All drop-in ice sports, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Thursday, December 10 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Facility notices — J.A. Dulude Arena
Special hours: Sundays: September 13 to October 25 All drop-in skating, cancelled December 24 to 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Sundays, September 13 to October 25 All drop-in skating, cancelled Thursday, December 24 to Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled
Facility notices — Lois Kemp Arena (Blackburn)
Special hours: Friday, December 25 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Friday, December 25 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Facility notices — Sandy Hill Arena
Special hours: Saturday, December 12 Family skating, public skating and figure skating, cancelled Saturday, December 19 Youth hockey and speed skating, cancelled Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule exception: Saturday, December 12 Family skating, public skating and figure skating, cancelled Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating and ice sports, cancelled
Schedule exception: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled
Schedule exception: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled.
Schedule exception: Friday, October 16 All gymnasium activities are cancelled. The walking track is closed from 10 am to 8 pm. Monday, October 26 All gymnasium activities are cancelled. The walking track is closed from 10 am to 8 pm.
Data source: ottrec — a community dataset of schedules collected from City of Ottawa.
Compiled data © Patrick Gaskin. https://github.com/ottrec/scraper
Facility information and schedules © City of Ottawa. https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/facilities/place-listing
Address data © Patrick Gaskin.
Source collected: 2026-10-25 (oldest known facility collection date)
Retrieved: Oct 25, 2026, 2:02 PM EDT
Collection and retrieval dates are not a City publication time.
About Ottawa Drop-In Programs
The City of Ottawa offers drop-in recreation activities at over 60 recreation centres, pools, arenas, and community centres across the city. Drop-in programs allow residents to participate in swimming, fitness, skating, and sports without registering for a full session.
Swimming & Aquafit
Public swim, lane swim, and aquafit classes at pools across Ottawa including Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool, Walter Baker Sports Centre, Plant Recreation Centre, Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, and Splash Wave Pool.
Fitness & Weight Room
Drop-in yoga, Zumba, pilates, HIIT, indoor cycling, cardio and strength, and weight room access at recreation centres across Ottawa. Some classes require reservation through FrontDesk.
Skating & Sports
Public skating, figure skating, hockey, basketball, badminton, pickleball, volleyball, racquetball, and curling at arenas and recreation complexes throughout Ottawa.
Popular Recreation Centres
Kanata Leisure Centre & Wave Pool
70 Aird Place, Kanata — Public swim, lane swim, aquafit, wave pool, and fitness programs.
Walter Baker Sports Centre
100 Malvern Drive, Barrhaven — Swimming, fitness classes, gymnasium, and weight room.
Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex — Orléans
1490 Youville Drive, Orléans — Pools, fitness, gymnasium, and ice sports.
Eva James Memorial Community Centre
65 Stonehaven Drive, Kanata — Fitness classes, gymnasium, and community programs.
Plant Recreation Centre
930 Somerset Street West — Indoor pool, fitness classes, and gymnasium in central Ottawa.
Splash Wave Pool
2040 Ogilvie Road — Wave pool, lane swim, aquafit, and public swim sessions.
