Jim Durrell Recreation Centre

A great place to stay active, the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre offers a wide selection of programs including various hockey, ringette, sledge hockey, figure skating and is home of the Ottawa Junior Senators. Amenities include a Pro Shop, and a Canteen. With two NHL sized ice surfaces in the Walkley Arena and the Jim Peplinski Arena, we are ideal for tournaments. We offer skating and hockey lessons, public skating, and summer hockey camps. Rooms available for rent include: Ellwood Hall (special events, weddings, meetings or banquets) and Bill Thompson Board Room (small meetings).

Schedule change

  • Tuesday, November 26
    • Adult skating, 11 to noon, cancelled
    • Pick-up hockey 35+, noon to 1 pm, cancelled

Hours

Sunday : 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Monday : 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday : 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday : 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday : 10:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday : 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - skating

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. 

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

  • Tuesday, November 26
    • Adult skating, 11 to noon, cancelled
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre - skating - September 16, 2024 to April 29, 2025
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Public skating n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Family skating n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Adult skating n/a 11 am - noon n/a 11 am - noon n/a n/a n/a

Drop-in schedule - ice sports

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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Schedule change

  • Tuesday, November 26
    • Pick-up hockey 35+, noon to 1 pm, cancelled
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre - ice sports - September 16, 2024 to April 29, 2025
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Pick-up Hockey 35+   n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Stick and Puck - preschool and child (3 to 12 years)   n/a n/a n/a 3:15 - 4:15 pm n/a n/a n/a
Ringette n/a n/a n/a 4:15 - 5:15 pm n/a n/a n/a
Stick and Puck - youth and adult (13+ years)   4:15 - 5:15 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Child hockey 5:15 - 6:15 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.

Ice or slab rentals.

The City of Ottawa has hundreds of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for special events, meetings, sports, and gatherings of all kinds. Find out more.

Amenities and features

  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking

Accessibility features

  • Entrance/Exit
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms