Plant Recreation Centre

Formerly known as the Plant Bath, this historic building located in the heart of Centretown West, underwent extensive renovations and re-opened in 2004.

Schedule changes

  • Friday, April 18, closed
  • Monday, April 21, closed 

Hours

Sunday : 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday : 6:45 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Plant Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - Easter weekend

Plant Recreation Centre - all drop-ins - April 18 to 21
  Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21
Lane swim n/a Noon - 1:30 pm Noon - 1:30 pm n/a
Lane Swim – reduced capacity  n/a 11 am - noon 11 am - noon n/a
Public swim n/a 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm n/a
Public swim - leisure pool only n/a n/a n/a n/a
Aquafit n/a 11 am - noon 11 am - noon n/a
HIIT n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and Strength n/a n/a n/a n/a
Strength n/a n/a 11 am - noon n/a
Stretch and Strength n/a n/a n/a n/a
Core conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a
Weight and cardio room n/a 11 am - 4 pm 11 am - 4 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, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations are not required.

Schedule changes

Plant Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - January 4 to April 17
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am, 10:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 5 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 6 pm,  8 - 9 pm   Noon - 1:30 pm,  6 - 7 pm Noon - 1:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm
Lane swim - reduced capacity   9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2 pm 9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 2 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  2 - 3 pm 9 - 11:30 am n/a n/a
Public swim  n/a 6 - 7:30 pm n/a 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm,  6 - 8 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim - leisure pool only   10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 6 pm  n/a n/a
Aquafit 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  5 - 6 pm  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  5 - 6 pm  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am 9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am
 
Plant Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - April 22 to June 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am, 10:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 6 pm,  8 - 9 pm   Noon - 1:30 pm,  6 - 7 pm Noon - 1:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm
Lane swim - reduced capacity   9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2 pm 9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  2 - 3 pm 9 - 11:30 am n/a n/a
Public swim  n/a 6 - 7:30 pm n/a 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm,  6 - 8 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim - leisure pool only   10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 6 pm  n/a n/a
Aquafit 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  5 - 6 pm  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  5 - 6 pm  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am 9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am
 

Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

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 changes

Plant Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room - April 14 to June 22
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Weight and Cardio Room   6:45 am - 9:30 pm   6:45 am - 9:30 pm     6:45 am - 9:30 pm   8:45 am - 9:30 pm     6:45 am - 9 pm   8:30 am - 7 pm  8:30 am - 5:30 pm  

Drop-in schedule - group fitness

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 changes

Plant Recreation Centre - group fitness - April 14 to June 22
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Stretch and strength n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength Noon - 1 pm n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 12:30 - 1:30 pm n/a n/a
Strength n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a 8:45 - 9:45 am
Core conditioning n/a Noon - 1 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
HIIT 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
 

Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.

Pool rentals

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Amenities and features

  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Steam room

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Signage
  • Washrooms