Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool

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.

Winter Break - modified hours

December 23, noon to 4 pm
December 24 to December 26, closed
December 27 and December 28, 4 to 8 pm
December 29, 4 to 7 pm
December 30, noon to 4 pm
December 31 and January 1, closed
January 2 to January 4, 4 to 8 pm
January 5, 4 to 7 pm
January 6 and January 7, noon to 4 pm

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday : 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuesday : 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday : 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday : 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday : 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location and contact

1300 Kitchener Avenue
Ottawa ON K1V 6W2

Drop-in schedule - Winter Break

December 23, 2023 to January 5, 2024

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

*Reservations not required.

Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool - swim - December 23 to 29
  Saturday, December 23 Sunday, December 24 Monday, December 25 Tuesday, December 26 Wednesday, December 27 Thursday, December 28 Friday, December 29
50 + Swim *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a n/a 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm
Public Swim *Reservations not required. 1 - 4 pm n/a n/a n/a 5 - 7 pm 5 - 7 pm 5 - 7 pm
Lane Swim *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a n/a 7 - 8 pm 7 - 8 pm n/a
Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. Noon - 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
 
Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool - swim - December 30 to January 5
  Saturday, December 30 Sunday, December 31 Monday, January 1 Tuesday, January 2 Wednesday, January 3 Thursday, January 4 Friday, January 5
50 + Swim *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm
Public Swim *Reservations not required. 1 - 4 pm n/a n/a 5 - 7 pm 5 - 7 pm 5 - 7 pm 5 - 7 pm
Lane Swim *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a 7 - 8 pm 7 - 8 pm 7 - 8 pm n/a
Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. Noon - 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 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.

*Reservations not required.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, and fees.

Schedule changes

December 23 to January 5, see Winter break schedule.

Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool - Swim and aquafit - September 25 to December 22
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Lane swim  *Reservations not required. 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Public swim  *Reservations not required. 7:30 - 8:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 5 - 7 pm 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm
50+ Swim  *Reservations not required. 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm 4 - 5 pm n/a Noon - 1 pm
Preschool Swim  *Reservations not required. 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