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 changes
Thursday, April 25
Adult skating, 11 am to noon, cancelled
Public skating, 3:15 to 4:15 pm, cancelled
Hockey 35+, Noon to 1 pm, cancelled
Stick and Puck Youth-Adult (ages 13+), 4:15 to 5:15 pm, cancelled
Location and contact
Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca.
Hall rental: JimDurrell@ottawa.ca.
For general inquiries, please contact the Heron Road Community Centre at 613-247-4808.
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.
Schedule changes
Thursday, April 25
Adult skating, 11 am to noon, cancelled
Public skating, 3:15 to 4:15 pm, cancelled
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 12:50 pm, 3:15 - 4:05 pm | n/a | n/a | 4:15 - 5:05 pm |
| Family skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 4:05 pm |
| Adult skating | n/a | 11 - 11:50 am | n/a | 11 - 11:50 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | 1 - 1:50 pm, 5:15 - 6:05 pm | 1 - 1:50 pm | 1:15 - 2:05 pm, 6 - 6:50 pm | 1 - 1:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Family skating | 4:15 - 5:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3:15 - 5:05 pm |
| Adult skating | n/a | Noon - 12:50 pm | n/a | Noon - 12:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - hockey
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 changes
Thursday, April 25
Hockey 35+, Noon to 1 pm, cancelled
Stick and Puck Youth-Adult (ages 13+), 4:15 to 5:15 pm, cancelled
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-up Hockey 35+ | n/a | Noon - 12:50pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Child Shinny (ages 6-12) | 5:15 – 6:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stick and Puck Preschool-Child (ages 3-12) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4:15 - 5:05pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stick and Puck Youth-Adult (ages 13+) | 4:15 – 5:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-up Hockey 35+ | Noon - 12:50 pm | n/a | 12:15 - 1:05 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ringette (10 to 14 years) | n/a | n/a | 7 - 7:50 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.
For hall rental information and availability, please email JimDurrell@ottawa.ca.
Amenities and features
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Entrance/Exit
- Interior
- Parking
- Signage
- Stairs
- Telephone
- Washrooms