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
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.
| 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 |
| 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.
Schedule changes
December 23 to January 5, see Winter break schedule.
| 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