Eva James Memorial Centre is a bright, modern building offering a variety of recreation programs for all ages. Programs include fitness, sports, dance, preschool play, arts and gymnastics. This facility is an ideal rental opportunity for your meeting or gathering.
Hours
Hours details
Holiday hours
- Saturday, October 8, closed
- Sunday, October 9, closed
- Monday, October 10, closed
Location and contact
Notifications
Holiday hours may be in effect for Thanksgiving
You are encouraged to reserve a space for drop-in programs online in advance. In-person walk-in reservations will be accepted when space allows. Please also see Drop-in activities.
Details:
- Select the button below to reserve your spot. Available sessions for the next two days will be displayed in green.
- Reserve your space as of 6 pm for up to two days in advance.
- Please arrive on time for your program.
- Instructional based programs: Late arrivals may not be permitted to join after the start of the class.
- For all other drop-in activities: Your spot will be reserved up to 10 minutes after the session has started. If you arrive later than 10 minutes after your scheduled start time, your spot may be given to another individual or your visit may be cut short.
- If you are unable to reserve a spot online, you can make a walk-in reservation on the day of, if there are spaces remaining. To avoid disappointment, we strongly encourage you to reserve your space online.
- Payment can be made on-site. Please note our pin pads do not currently accept "tap".
- You can book a maximum of:
- 6 spaces at a time for public swims.
- 2 spaces at a time for cardio and weight sessions, lane swims, older adult activities, and sports drop-ins.
- 4 spaces at a time for public skating
Helpful info:
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball | n/a | 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | n/a | 1:15 - 2:15 pm, 2:15 - 3:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | n/a |
For rental information and availability, please email ruralwest@ottawa.ca.
To browse registered programs available City-wide, visit our online Recreation Guide PDFs.
To search registered programs available at this facility, please visit JOINOttawa.
Amenities and features
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Telephone