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Nepean Sportsplex

For up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at Nepean Sportslex, please visit the Ottawa Public Health Website.

Visit the City News section for up to date information on service resumption.

The Nepean Sportsplex is a multi-purpose facility serving residents and visitors to Ottawa for over 40 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.

 

1701 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON K2G 1W2
Map

613-580-2828

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

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

  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Public computers

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.

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 cardio and weight sessions, lane swims, older adult activities, and sports drop-ins.

Helpful info:

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

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim – 25m pool 7 – 8 am n/a 7 – 8 am n/a 7 – 8 am n/a n/a
Lane swim –
50m long course		 9 – 10 am,
10 – 11 am,
11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm		 9 – 10 am,
10 – 11 am,
11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm		 9 – 10 am,
10 – 11 am,
11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm		 9 – 10 am,
10 – 11 am,
11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm		 9 – 10 am,
10 – 11 am,
11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm		 n/a n/a
Lane swim –
50m short course		 7:45 - 8:45 pm 7:45 - 8:45 pm 7:45 - 8:45 pm 7:45 - 8:45 pm 7:45 - 8:45 pm 11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm,
1:15 - 2:15 pm,
2:15 - 3:15 pm		 11 am - noon,
Noon - 1 pm,
1:15 - 2:15 pm,
2:15 - 3:15 pm
Public swim –
25m pool		 10:45 - 11:45 am,
Noon – 1 pm		 10:45 - 11:45 am,
Noon – 1 pm		 10:45 - 11:45 am,
Noon – 1 pm		 10:45 - 11:45 am,
Noon – 1 pm		 10:45 - 11:45 am,
Noon – 1 pm		 1:15 - 2:15 pm,
2:15 - 3:15 pm		 1:15 - 2:15 pm,
2:15 - 3:15 pm
Preschool swim –
25m pool		 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9:45 - 10:45 am n/a
Aquafit - deep 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am n/a n/a
Aquafit - shallow 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am 8:45 - 9:30 am n/a n/a
Aqualite – 25m pool 9:45 - 10:30 am 9:45 - 10:30 am 9:45 - 10:30 am 9:45 - 10:30 am 9:45 - 10:30 am n/a n/a
Weight and
cardio room		 7 – 8:30 am,
9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm		 7 – 8:30 am,
9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm		 7 – 8:30 am,
9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm		 7 – 8:30 am,
9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm		 7 – 8:30 am,
9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm		 9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
1 – 2:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm		 9 – 10:30 am,
11 am – 12:30 pm,
1 – 2:30 pm,
4:30 – 6 pm,
6:30 – 8 pm,
8:30 – 10 pm
Badminton n/a 11 am – noon,
12:30 – 1:30 pm,
2 – 3 pm,
3:30 – 4:30 pm		 n/a 11 am – noon,
12:30 – 1:30 pm,
2 – 3 pm,
3:30 – 4:30 pm		 6:30 – 7:30 pm,
8 – 9 pm		 6:30 – 7:30 pm,
8 – 9 pm		 8 – 9 am,
9:30 – 10:30 am
Pickleball 11 am – noon,
12:30 – 1:30 pm,
2 – 3 pm,
3:30 – 4:30 pm		 n/a 11 am – noon,
12:30 – 1:30 pm,
2 – 3 pm,
3:30 – 4:30 pm		 n/a 11 am – noon,
12:30 – 1:30 pm,
2 – 3 pm,
3:30 – 4:30 pm		 n/a n/a
Table tennis n/a n/a n/a n/a 5 – 6 pm n/a 11 am – noon,
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Cardio 8 – 9 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength 9:30 – 10:30 am n/a 9:30 – 10:30 am n/a 9:30 – 10:30 am n/a n/a
Strength 5 – 6 pm 8 – 9 am 5 – 6 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
HIIT n/a 6 – 7 pm 8 – 9 am 6 – 7 pm n/a n/a n/a
Yoga Noon – 1 pm 7:15 – 8:15 pm Noon – 1 pm Noon – 1 pm,
7:15 – 8:15 pm		 8 – 9 am 9:30 – 10:30 am 9:30 – 10:30 am
Indoor cycling n/a n/a n/a 8 – 9 am n/a n/a n/a

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 Nepean Sportsplex

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: Nepean Sportsplex

Facility features

Aquatic Centre

  • 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

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

Regular Pool Setup
Evenings/Weekends/Summer

Long Course Setup
Daytime: Fall/Winter/Spring

Nepean Sportsplex 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 Rink
  • 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
    • On-site catering - Tulips and Maple Inc., 613-723-7103
  • Lawn Bowling Centre and Pavilion
  • Seniors Centre
    • Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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

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.
Phone: 613-580-2828 option 1
Email: SportsplexAthletics@ottawa.ca

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
  • Spectators Bar and Grill
  • On-site catering - Tulips and Maple Inc., 613-723-7103

Christmas Craft Show

Find unique one-of-a-kind items at the Christmas Craft Show, featuring over 125 talented artisans, artists and designers and their creations including clothing, jewellery, gourmet food and Christmas decorations.

2020 dates to be announced. 

Free parking
Nepean Sportsplex
1701 Woodroffe Avenue

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

  • 30 designated accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible path of travel from the parking lot to entrance
  • 30 metres from parking space to the door

Passenger loading zone

  • Access aisle
  • Cut curb
  • Hazard indicator

Entrance/Exit

  • Four accessible entrances
  • Ramp
  • Wide door for wheelchair passage
  • Automatic door opener
  • Direct access to the main floor, lobby, elevator

Interior

  • Ramps
  • Wheelchair available for patrons

Reception desks

  • Accessible counters
  • Floor area for manoeuvring a wheelchair

Floor surfaces

  • Slip resistant surfaces
  • Low pile carpet

Signage

  • Directional signs
  • Tactile signage
  • High contrast signage
  • Large lettering

Washrooms

  • Lowered hand dryers
  • Lowered drinking fountains

Elevator/Lift

  • Access to all floors
  • Visible and audible door indicators
  • Raised and Braille lettering

Telephone

  • Hearing aid compatible public phone (with volume control)
  • Phone equipped with a telecommunications device for the deaf (TT/TTY/TDD)

Stairs

  • Stairs with no-slip surface
  • Good colour contrast

Pool

  • Ramp access
  • Zero entry access point
  • Water wheelchair available
  • Colour contrast edging around the pool
  • Therapeutic (or warm water) pool
  • Accessible equipment for the pool
  • Temperature
    • 50m pool, 81°F, 27°C
    • 25m pool, 86°F, 30°C
    • Swirlpool, 96°F, 35°C

Pool change room

  • Barrier free stalls
  • Toilet/shower grab bars
  • Roll-in shower access
  • Seat in the shower
  • Child change tables
  • Benches in the accessible change room stalls
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Grab bars in the accessible stall
  • Accessible equipment

Fitness change room

  • Barrier free stalls
  • Toilet/shower grab bars
  • Lowered towel dispensers
  • Lowered hand dryers
  • Roll-in shower access
  • Seat in the shower
  • Child change tables
  • Benches in the accessible change room stalls
  • Hand-held shower head

Learn more about Inclusive Recreation and accessible services