Nepean Sportsplex

Drop-in activities

Online reservation requirements are different at each facility, as noted on their web pages. Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Nepean Sportsplex is celebrating 50 years with special pricing, contests, and events!

The Nepean Sportsplex is a multi-purpose facility serving residents and visitors to Ottawa for 50 years. The Nepean Sportsplex hosts 30-plus regional, provincial, national and international sporting events as well as 35 special events per year. Our facility serves over 1.5 million clients annually, who enjoy any of the following amenities: An impressive aquatic centre with a 50 metre Olympic pool with diving towers and springboards, a 25-metre family pool, a children’s wading pool and a therapeutic whirlpool. The centre also features three North American size rinks: The Yzerman and the Allen J. MacDonald arenas, and a 10-sheet curling centre. A 3,000 sq. feet weight room and fitness centre including four squash courts, a studio and gymnasium as well as a large outdoor Sports field area featuring two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, the Minto sports field turf, a lawn bowling turf and pavilion as well as outdoor fitness trails.

With 18 meeting and banquet rooms ranging from 468 to 8,640 sq. ft. and available space of 62,000 sq. ft. for conventions, the Nepean Sportsplex has become known as a top-notch location to hold tradeshows and special events including the annual Christmas craft show.

Our Seniors Centre offers activities for retired adults 50+, while the Visual Arts Centre provides all levels of visual arts programs. General interest programs complete the options available.

Facility closure

Arena 1 is closed until further notice.

Holiday hours

Aquatics

Saturday, October 7: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday, October 8: 11 am to 3:30 pm
Monday, October 9: 8:30 am to 9 pm

Athletics

Saturday, October 7: 8 am to 10 pm
Sunday, October 8: 8 am to 10 pm
Monday, October 9: 7 am to 4 pm

Nepean Visual Arts Centre/Seniors Centre

Saturday, October 7 to Monday, October 9: closed

    Hours

    Sunday : 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Monday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday : 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday : 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday : 6:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday : 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Customer service hours

    Aquatics Centre

    Mondays and Wednesdays: 6:30 am to 9 pm
    Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8 am to 9 pm
    Fridays: 6:30 am to 8 pm
    Saturdays: 9 am to 7 pm
    Sundays: 9 am to 5 pm

    Athletics Centre

    Monday to Friday: 7 am to 10 pm
    Saturday and Sunday: 8 am to 10 pm

    Nepean Visual Arts and Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre

    Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 9:30 pm
    Saturday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
    Sunday: closed

    Location and contact

    1701 Woodroffe Avenue
    Ottawa ON K2G 1W2

    613-580-2828

    • Aquatics - option 5
    • Athletics - option 1
    • Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre and Nepean Visual Arts Centre - option 2
    • Hall Rentals - option 4

    nepeansportsplex@ottawa.ca

    Tel: 613-580-2828
    Nepean sportsplex

    Nepean Sportsplex - 50th anniversary celebrations

    June 8, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Nepean Sportsplex. When it first opened in 1973, Nepean Sportsplex was the largest recreation complex in Canada and is still the City of Ottawa’s largest recreation centre.  

    Over the past half century, Nepean Sportsplex has had a huge impact. It’s been a central place for bringing people together to participate in sports, events, cultural and community programs. So many friendships and memories began at Nepean Sportsplex and we’ve lined up a few initiatives to celebrate this special milestone:  

    • Share a memory - Submit a favourite story or photo involving the Sportsplex from the last 50 years and be entered for a chance to win a prize.  

    • Trivia contest – Test your knowledge of the Nepean Sportsplex for a chance to win a prize. 

    Nepean Sportsplex 50th anniversary logo
    Nepean Sportsplex 50th anniversary

    Drop-in schedule - Thanksgiving Day weekend

    October 7 to 9, 2023

    The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

    Reserve a spot at Nepean Sportsplex

    Nepean Sportsplex - swim - October 7 to 9
      Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
    Lane swim - short course  *Reservations not required 11 am - 3 pm 11 am - 3 pm 8:30 am - 1 pm,  7:30 - 9:30 pm
    Public swim -   25m pool and 50m deep  *Reservations not required 1 - 3 pm 1 - 3 pm 11 am - 1 pm
    Preschool swim - 25m pool  *Reservations not required 9:45 - 10:45 pm n/a n/a
    Nepean Sportsplex - weight and cardio room - October 7 to 9
      Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
    Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. 8 am - 10 pm 8 am - 10 pm 7 am - 4 pm
    Nepean Sportsplex - group fitness - October 7 to 9
      Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
    Strength 8 - 8:55 am n/a n/a
    Indoor cycling 9 - 9:55 am n/a n/a
    Yoga 10 - 10:55 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a
    HIIT n/a 8 - 8:55 am n/a
    Zumba n/a 10 - 10:55 am n/a
    Cardio and strength n/a 11 - 11:55 am n/a
    Nepean Sportsplex - racquet sports - October 7 to 9
      Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
    Badminton 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30-9:30pm 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am n/a
    Table tennis n/a 10:30 - 11:30 am,  11:30 - 12:30 pm,  12:30 - 1:30 pm n/a
    Squash – courts 1, 2, 3, and 4 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm   8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 
    Pickleball n/a n/a 10:30 - 11:30 am,  11:30 am -12:30 pm,  12:30 - 1:30 pm,  1:30 - 2:30 pm,  ​​​​​​​2:30 - 3:30 pm

    Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit

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

    *Reservations not required.

    Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

    Schedule changes

    Saturday, October 7, to Monday, October 9, see Thanksgiving weekend schedule.

    Nepean Sportsplex - swim and aquafit - September 18 to December 17
      Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday Sunday
    Lane swim – 25m pool  *Reservations not required 7 - 8 am n/a 7 - 8 am n/a 7 - 8 am n/a n/a
    Lane swim - long course *Reservations not required 8:30 am - 1 pm 8:30 am - 1 pm 8:30 am - 1 pm 8:30 am - 1 pm 8:30 am - 1 pm n/a n/a
    Lane swim - short course *Reservations not required 7:30 - 9:30 pm 7:30 - 9:30 pm 7:30 - 9:30 pm 7:30 - 9:30 pm n/a 11 am - 3 pm 11 am - 3 pm
    Public swim - 25m pool shallow only *Reservations not required 11 am - 1 pm 11 am - 1 pm 11 am - 1 pm 11 am - 1 pm 11 am - 1 pm 1 - 3 pm 1 - 3 pm
    Preschool swim - 25m pool shallow *Reservations not required. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:45 - 10:45 am n/a
    Aquafit – general shallow *Reservations not required 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a n/a
    Aquafit – general deep *Reservations not required 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a n/a
    Aqualite – 25m pool  *Reservations not required 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a

    Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

    Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

    The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

    Schedule change

    Saturday, October 7, to Monday, October 8, see Thanksgiving weekend schedule.

    Nepean Sportsplex - Weight and cardio room
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. 7 am – 10 pm 7 am – 10 pm 7 am – 10 pm 7 am – 10 pm 7 am – 10 pm 8 am – 10 pm 8 am – 10 pm

    Drop-in schedule - group fitness

    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.

    Reserve a spot at Nepean Sportsplex

    Schedule change

    Saturday, October 7, to Monday, October 8, see Thanksgiving weekend schedule.

    Nepean Sportsplex - Group fitness - September 5 to December 23
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Cardio 8 - 8:55 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
    Cardio and strength n/a 8 - 8:55 am n/a 9 - 9:55 am n/a n/a n/a
    Cardio and strength - older adult 9 - 9:55 am 9 - 9:55 am 9 - 9:55 am 10 - 10:55 am 9 - 9:55 am n/a 11 - 11:55 am
    Yoga 10 - 10:55 am, Noon - 12:55 pm 12:15 - 1:10 pm, 7 – 7:55 pm Noon - 12:55 pm Noon - 12:55 pm, 7 – 7:55 pm 9 - 9:55 am 10 - 10:55 am 9 - 9:55 am
    Strength 9 - 9:55 am n/a 8 - 8:55 am, 5 – 5:55 pm 9 - 9:55 am 8 - 8:55 am 8 - 8:55 am n/a
    HIIT n/a 6 – 6:55 pm n/a n/a 10 - 10:55 am n/a 8 - 8:55 am
    Indoor cycling n/a 9 - 9:55 am 6 – 6:55 pm 8 - 8:55 am n/a 9 - 9:55 am n/a
    Zumba n/a 10 - 10:55 am n/a 10 - 10:55 am n/a n/a 10 - 10:55 am
    Core conditioning n/a n/a n/a 6 – 6:55 pm n/a n/a n/a

    Drop-in schedule - racquet 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.

    Reserve a spot at Nepean Sportsplex

    Schedule change

    Saturday, October 7, to Monday, October 8, see Thanksgiving weekend schedule.

    Nepean Sportsplex - racquet sports - September 5 to December 23
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Pickleball 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm n/a 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm n/a 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a
    Badminton n/a 10:30 – 11:30 am,  11:30 am – 12:30 pm,  12:30 – 1:30 pm,  1:30 – 2:30 pm n/a 11:30 am – 12:30 pm,  12:30 – 1:30 pm,  1:30 – 2:30 pm 6 - 7 pm,  7 - 8 pm,  8 - 9 pm,  9 - 10 pm  6:30 - 7:30 pm,  7:30 - 8:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am
    Table tennis n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 10:30 – 11:30 am,  11:30 am – 12:30 pm,  12:30 – 1:30 pm
    Squash – courts 1, 2, 3, and 4 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm  8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm  8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm  8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, 1:30 - 2:30 pm, 2:30 - 3:30 pm, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm

    Events

    September 2023

    Ottawa’s Toy and Collectible Sale

    • September 30, 10 am to 4 pm
    • October 1, 10 am to 4 pm
    • Curling Rink, Entrance # 4, back parking lot

    Twice as Nice Kids Consignment Sale

    • September 30, 10 am to 2 pm
    • Halls A and B, Entrance #3, back parking lot

    October 2023

    Ottawa’s Toy and Collectible Sale

    • October 1, 10 am to 4 pm
    • Curling Rink, Entrance # 4, back parking lot

    Ottawa Doll, Toy and Miniature Show

    • October 1, 10 am to 3 pm
    • Halls A and B, Entrance #3, back parking lot

    Revlon Sale

    • October 3 to 8, 10 am to 8 pm
    • Curling Rink, Entrance # 4, back parking lot

    Ottawa Parent and Child Expo

    • October 14, 10 am to 5 pm
    • October 15, 10 am to 4 pm
    • Curling Rink, Entrance # 4, back parking lot

    Sports Card and Comic Book Show

    • October 15, 10 am to 3 pm
    • Halls A and B, Entrance #3, back parking lot

    Huge Inventory Coat Sale

    • October 26 and 27, 10 am to 9 pm 
    • October 28, 10 am to 6 pm 
    • October 29, 10 am to 5 pm 
    • Curling Rink, Entrance # 4, back parking lot

    Ottawa Military Heritage Show

    • October 28, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
    • Halls A and B, Entrance #3, back parking lot

    Ottawa Nostalgia and Collectibles Show

    • October 29, 8:30am to 3 pm
    • Halls A and B, Entrance #3, back parking lot

    Christmas Craft Show

    We’re bringing the local craft community back together for 2023 and for visitors to support local makers. 

    When  

    • November 2 to 5
      • Thursday, 10 am to 8 pm (2 for 1 admission on Thursday only)
      • Friday, 10 am to 8 pm
      • Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm
      • Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm 

    Admission prices

    • Adults $7 
    • Seniors/Youth $5 
    • Children (under 12) free 

    Find food, clothing and accessories, jewellery, wood products, décor, glass products, art, leather goods and unique items.  

    Shoppers will be excited about the over 100+ vendors offering handmade, unique, high-quality, items over the four-day show. It’s a perfect opportunity to get a unique gift or stocking stuffer for friends or family.  

    Interested in becoming a vendor? Email us at sportsplexchristmascraftshow@ottawa.ca. 

    For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.

    For hall rental information and availability, please email nepeansportsplex@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-2828 ext. 4.

    Front parking lot

    • Lawn Bowling Centre and Pavilion
    • Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre
    • Entrance 1 - if front parking lot is full, use Entrance 3 at back parking lot
      • Aquatics Centre
      • Arena 1 (Yzerman Arena)
      • Arena 3
      • Dom’s Skate Sharpening and Repairs
      • Foyer Gallery

    Back parking lot

    • Minto sports field
    • Hamilton Yards ball diamond
    • Soccer field
    • Entrance 2
      • Arena 2 (Allen J. MacDonald Arena)
      • Hall F
    • Entrance 3
      • Halls A and B
      • Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre
      • Nepean Visual Arts Centre
      • Concourse
    • Entrance 4
      • Athletics Centre
      • Gymnasium
      • Curling Centre
      • Halls C, D and E
      • Richmond Room
      • Spectators Lounge
      • Tulips and Maple Inc.

    The Nepean Sportsplex Aquatic Centre is divided into seven pool areas. Not all pool areas are open during each swim.

    • 50-metre Olympic pool with diving towers and springboards
    • "Beach-like" entry children’s wading pool
    • Warm water 25-metre leisure pool with ramp and stair entry
    • Therapeutic whirlpool with ramp and stair entry
    • Preschool toys and play structures
    • Seating for 750
    • Facility has a male change room
    • Facility has a female change room
    • Facility has a universal change room

    Regular Pool Setup
    Evenings/Weekends/Summer

    Long Course Setup
    Daytime: Fall/Winter/Spring

    Nepean Sportsplex Aquatic Centre

    Curling centre

    The Nepean Sportsplex Curling Centre is the only public curling facility in the Ottawa area welcoming all levels of curlers. Join one of our many leagues or pay as you play during drop-in times.

    Amenities

    • Ten sheets of ice
    • Curling lessons and clinics
    • Curling leagues
    • Brooms available at no extra charge.
    • Lockers available but please bring your own lock.

    Drop-in curling schedule

    • Starts November 21, 2023
    • Curling 50+: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 11 am
    • Adults: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am to 1 pm
    • Families: Saturdays 1 to 3 pm 

    Curling league 

    Book a bonspiel (rental)

    Bar/Lounge and Boardroom

    • Monday - 7 to 9 pm
    • Tuesday - 5 to 9 pm
    • Wednesday - 7 to 9 pm
    • Thursday - 5 to 9 pm
    • Friday - 7 to 9 pm
    • Saturday and Sunday hours will vary.

    These hours are subject to change.

    Facility features

    • Accessible amenities
    • Onsite catering - Tulips and Maple Inc., 613-723-7103
    • Maple Café
    • Aquatic Centre
    • Arenas
      • Three North American size arenas, including the Steve Yzerman (seating 2200) and the Allen J. MacDonald arenas.
    • Athletic Centre
      • Cardio theatre
      • Weight room
      • Fitness studio
      • Gymnasium
      • Four squash courts
    • Curling Centre
    • Foyer Gallery
    • Halls
      • 18 Meeting and banquet rooms 470 to 8,640 sq feet
      • Convention and trade show space up to 62,000 sq feet
    • Lawn Bowling Centre and Pavilion
    • Seniors Centre
      • Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday
      • Membership fee is $27 for a full calendar year.
      • Call the Seniors Centre Coordinator at 613- 580-2828, option 2
    • Sports Fields
      • Minto sports field (turf)
      • Two ball diamonds
      • Soccer field
      • 3km fitness trail
    • Sports Medicine & Physiotherapy Centre

    Amenities and features

    • Changerooms - family
    • Changerooms – gender-specific
    • Washrooms – gender-specific
    • Water bottle/fountain
    • Basketball courts
    • Free parking
    • Free public Wi-Fi
    • On site parking
    • Sauna
    • Separate shallow pool
    • Turf field
    • Volleyball court
    • Whirlpool

    Accessibility features

    • Change rooms
    • Elevator/Lift
    • Entrance/Exit
    • Passenger loading zone
    • Pool
    • Reception desks
    • Signage
    • Stairs
    • Washrooms