Centrally located in downtown Ottawa, Jack Purcell Community Centre has an 18 metre warm water pool, which offers regular aquatic programming and specialized programs for individuals with disabilities. The facility also has a fully accessible weight room, five meeting rooms of various sizes and access to an adjacent school gym.
Jack Purcell offers a variety of programs for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and swimmers. Through a partnership with the Jack Purcell Recreation Association, children's and adult programs are also available to the Centretown community. These programs include: an after school program, children's camps, an adult fitness program, and adult art, dance, yoga, and sports programs.
Hours
Location and contact
Hall rentals: JPCC@ottawa.ca
Notifications
The pool (only) will be closed for maintenance from April 7 to May 7, 2023.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate needs swim | 10 am - noon | n/a | 10 am - noon | 6 - 7 pm | 10 am - noon | n/a | n/a |
| Lane swim | Noon – 1 pm, 4 pm – 5 pm | Noon – 1 pm | Noon – 1 pm, 4 pm – 5 pm | Noon -1 pm, 7 pm – 8 pm | Noon-1 pm, 4 pm – 5 pm, 7 pm – 8 pm | 1 pm – 2 pm | 1 pm – 2 pm |
| Aqua therapy | 1 – 2 pm | 1 – 2 pm | 1 – 2 pm | 1 – 2 pm | 1 pm – 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Chronic pain | 2 – 3 pm | 2 – 3 pm | 2 – 3 pm | 2 – 3 pm | 2 pm – 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Aqualite | 3 – 4 pm, 5 – 6 pm | n/a | 3 – 4 pm, 5 – 6 pm no instructor | 5 – 6 pm | 3 pm – 4 pm, 5 pm – 6 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim *Reservations not required. | 6 – 7 pm | 3 - 4pm | 6 – 7 pm | 3 – 5 pm | 6 pm – 7 pm | 2 pm – 4 pm | 2 pm – 3 pm |
| Women’s only swim | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | 7 – 8 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim women’s only | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 pm – 5 pm | 3 pm – 4 pm |
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 5 pm |
For rental availability and information, please call the facility.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Basketball courts
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Public computers
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Elevator/Lift
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Telephone
- Washrooms