Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool is your tropical oasis in south Ottawa. With a leisure concept 25 metre main pool, wading pool with slide, whirl pool and sauna, there is something for everyone. Group swimming lessons for all ages, private lessons, March Break and summer camps are offered along with public swims. A variety of recreation programs are offered including swimming lessons for children, youth, adults and seniors.
Schedule changes
Update December 19: The hot tub jets are out of order.
- December 23 to January 5
- Monday to Thursday, 4 to 8 pm
- Friday, 4 to 7 pm
- Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 pm
- December 24 to 26, closed
- December 31 and January 1, closed
Hours
Drop-in schedule - winter break
December 23 to January 5
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Reservations not required.
| Monday, December 23 | Tuesday, December 24 | Wednesday, December 25 | Thursday, December 26 | Friday, December 27 | Saturday, December 28 | Sunday, December 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 5 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| 50+ Swim | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm |
| Preschool Swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon – 1 pm | n/a |
| Monday, December 30 | Tuesday, December 31 | Wednesday, January 1 | Thursday, January 2 | Friday, January 3 | Saturday, January 4 | Sunday, January 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | n/a | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 5 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7 pm | 5 - 7 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| 50+ Swim | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm |
| Preschool Swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon – 1 pm | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, and fees.
Reservations not required.
Schedule changes
Update December 19: The hot tub jets are out of order.
- December 23 to January 5
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 5 - 7 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Women’s only public swim | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ swim | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm |
| Preschool swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 5 - 7 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Women’s only public swim | n/a | n/a | 7:45 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ swim | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm |
| Preschool swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a |
For rental availability and information, please email the facility at DAK@ottawa.ca.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-neutral
- Free parking
- On site parking
- Sauna
- Separate wading pool
- Shaded patio area
- Hot tub
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Interior
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Washrooms