Ottawa Public Swimming Drop-In Schedule
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.
111 sessions at 20 facilities on Mon, Oct 26
Facility 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 — Ray Friel Recreation Complex
Special hours: The diving board is closed until further notice.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility 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 — Canterbury Recreation Complex
Special hours: The sauna is closed until further notice.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility notices — Nepean Sportsplex
Special hours: The saunas are closed until further notice.
Check notice on City of OttawaSchedule 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 — 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 — St. Laurent Complex
Special hours: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled
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 — Brewer Pool and Arena
Special hours: Saturday, December 26 All drop-in skating, cancelled
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 — Lowertown Community Centre and Pool
Special hours: Monday, October 26 All gymnasium sports, cancelled.
Check notice on City of OttawaFacility 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 — 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 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 OttawaSchedule 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
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 26, 2026, 2:23 AM EDT
Collection and retrieval dates are not a City publication time.
The City of Ottawa offers drop-in public swim and lane swim at 20 indoor pools. Public swim is open to all ages — families, kids, and solo swimmers. Lane swim is for swimming laps in designated lanes. Sessions include 25m pool, 50m long course, therapeutic pool, wave pool, preschool swim, women's only swim, and swim 50+. Major pools include Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool, Splash Wave Pool, Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, Walter Baker Sports Centre, Plant Recreation Centre, and Nepean Sportsplex.
