A great place to stay active, the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre offers a wide selection of programs including various hockey, ringette, sledge hockey, figure skating and is home of the Ottawa Junior Senators. Amenities include a Pro Shop, and a Canteen. With two NHL sized ice surfaces in the Walkley Arena and the Jim Peplinski Arena, we are ideal for tournaments. We offer skating and hockey lessons, public skating, and summer hockey camps. Rooms available for rent include: Ellwood Hall (special events, weddings, meetings or banquets) and Bill Thompson Board Room (small meetings).
Schedule change
- Tuesday, December 24, 9 am to 12:30 pm
- Wednesday, December 25 and 26, closed
- Tuesday, December 31, 9 am to 12:30 pm
- Wednesday, January 1, closed
Hours
Location and contact
Rentals:
Program inquiries:
Drop-in schedule - winter break
December 23 to January 5
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon – 1 pm | n/a | 4:15 - 5:15 pm |
| Family skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm |
| Adult skating | n/a | 11 am – noon | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stick and Puck - youth and adult (13+ years) | 4:15 - 5:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Child Hockey (ages 6 to 12) | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pick-up Hockey 35+ | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stick and Puck - preschool and child (3 to 12 years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ringette | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - skating
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule change
- December 23 to January 5
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | 4:15 - 5:15 pm |
| Family skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm |
| Adult skating | n/a | 11 am - noon | n/a | 11 am - noon | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - ice sports
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.
Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Schedule changes
- December 23 to January 5
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-up Hockey 35+ | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stick and Puck - preschool and child (3 to 12 years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ringette | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:15 - 5:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stick and Puck - youth and adult (13+ years) | 4:15 - 5:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Child hockey | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Amenities and features
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Entrance/Exit
- Interior
- Parking
- Signage
- Stairs
- Telephone
- Washrooms