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
- Friday, April 18, closed
- Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, Noon to 4 pm
- Monday, April 21, closed
Hours
Location and contact
Drop-in schedule - Easter weekend
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Reservations not required.
| Friday, April 18 | Saturday, April 19 | Sunday, April 20 | Monday, April 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | n/a | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | n/a |
| Women’s only public swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ swim | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a |
| Preschool swim | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | 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.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, and fees.
Reservations not required.
Schedule changes
- Friday, April 18 to Monday, April 21
| 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(link opens email application).
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