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Lowertown Pool

Visit the City News section or the COVID-19: Status of Recreation and Culture services webpage for up to date information on service resumption

This facility is conveniently located in a downtown location with ample free parking for clients. Lowertown Pool has five-lanes typically set-up with two average lanes and two wider lanes. It also has a sauna and clean, spacious change rooms. During leisure and family swims, clients can also use the Tarzan rope and diving board.

40 Cobourg Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 8Z6

613-580-2424 ext. 44426
Lowertown@ottawa.ca

Please contact the facility by phone or email for information on opening hours and washroom availability.

  • On site parking

Under Step Three of the provincial reopening plan, Recreation and Cultural Services will resume at some locations. New capacity limits and preventative measures will be implemented. Access to most activities will require a reservation in advance.

As of September 22, 2021, you must present proof you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter an indoor recreation facility, as mandated by provincial regulations. Please bring an electronic or hard copy of your vaccination receipt confirming you are fully vaccinated and valid identification, unless you met one of the exemptions listed in the provincial regulations. 

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 show up no more than 15 minutes prior to your reservation.
  • Your spot is reserved up to 10 minutes after the start of the session.
  • You can reserve one session per day.
  • 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 lane swims.

Helpful info:

Please note: The schedules listed in the charts below are a general overview.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 9 - 10 am,
10:15 – 11:15 am,
11:30 – 12:30 pm,
2 – 3 pm		 6:30 – 7:30 am,
7:45 – 8:45 am,
9 – 10 am,
10:15 – 11:15 am,
11:30 am – 12:30 pm,
12:45 – 1:45 pm,
3:15 - 4:15 pm		 9 - 10 am,
10:15 – 11:15 am,
11:30 – 12:30 pm,
12:45 – 1:45 pm,
3:15 – 4:15 pm,
4:30 – 5:30 pm,
7 - 8 pm		 6:30 – 7:30 am,
7:45 – 8:45 am,
9 – 10 am,
10:15 – 11:15 am,
11:30 am – 12:30 pm,
12:45 – 1:45 pm,
3:15 – 4:15 pm		 9 - 10 am,
10:15 – 11:15 am,
11:30 – 12:30 pm,
12:45 – 1:45 pm,
2 - 3 pm,
3:15 - 4:15 pm		 11:30 am - 12:30 pm,
12:45 - 1:45 pm		 11:30 am - 12:30 pm,
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Public swim 3:15 – 4:15 pm 2 - 3 pm 2 - 3 pm 2 - 3 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 2 - 3 pm,
3:15 – 4:15 pm		 2 - 3 pm,
3:15 – 4:15 pm

Some changes are coming to our drop-in reservation process!

  • You will soon be able to view session times in the front desk booking system for a week in advance. This will provide you with the most accurate view of available sessions.
  • Sessions will continue to be available for booking two days in advance.
  • The full schedules in chart format will no longer be posted on ottawa.ca. If you are looking for a full schedule, please feel free to contact the facility of your choice and request a copy be sent to you via email.

We are continuing to make improvements to our booking system to ensure a positive experience for our clients and look forward to more enhancements in the coming months.

Reserve a spot at Lowertown Pool

For rental availability and information, please call the facility.

To browse registered programs available City-wide, visit our online Recreation Guide PDFs.

To search registered programs available at this facility, please visit JOINOttawa.

Recreation Guide
JOINOttawa: Lowertown Pool

Accessibility features

The accessibility features of this facility are detailed below. While the City of Ottawa is constantly working to improve access, please note that not all parts of every facility are necessarily 'accessible for all' as facilities were built to meet accessibility standards of their time.

Parking

  • 2 designated accessible parking spaces
  • 40 metres from parking space to the door

Entrance/Exit

  • 1 accessible entrance
  • Wide door for wheelchair passage
  • Automatic door opener
  • Direct access to the main floor, lobby, elevator

Reception desks

  • Accessible counters
  • Floor area for manoeuvring a wheelchair
  • Swipe access

Signage

  • Directional signs
  • Tactile signage
  • High contrast signage

Washrooms

  • Lowered drinking fountains

Stairs

  • Stairs with no-slip surface
  • Good colour contrast
  • Continuous hand rails

Pool

  • 84°F, 29°C temperature
  • Colour contrast edging around the pool
  • Accessible equipment for the pool

Pool Change Room

  • Toilet/shower grab bars
  • Roll-in shower access
  • Grab bars in the accessible stall

Learn more about Inclusive Recreation and accessible services.