Plant Recreation Centre

Formerly known as the Plant Bath, this historic building located in the heart of Centretown West, underwent extensive renovations and re-opened in 2004.

Hours

Sunday : 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Monday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday : 6:45 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Plant Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - March Break

Plant Recreation Centre - all drop-ins - March 8 to 14
  Saturday, March 8 Sunday, March 9 Monday, March 10 Tuesday, March 11 Wednesday, March 12 Thursday, March 13 Friday, March 14
Lane swim 10 - 1:30 pm,  4 - 7 pm  9 - 10 am11 am - 1:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm,  6 - 9:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm,  6 - 9:30 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 7:30 pm,  8:30 pm - 9:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 6 pm,  8 - 9 pm  
Lane Swim – reduced capacity  9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am 9 - 11:30 am,  5 - 6 pm 9 am - 10:30 am 9 - 11:30 am,  5 - 6 pm 9 am - 10:30 am 9 am - 11:30 am
Public swim 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm, 5 - 7:30 pm 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm,  6 - 8 pm
Public swim - leisure pool only 9 am - noon,  4 - 6 pm 9 am - noon 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 6 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 7:30 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 6 pm
Aquafit 9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 5 - 6 pm 9 - 10 am, 7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am, 5 - 6 pm 9 - 10 am, 7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am, 10 - 11 am
HIIT n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and Strength n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Strength n/a 8:45 - 9:45 am n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm  n/a
Stretch and Strength n/a n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a
Core conditioning n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Weight and cardio room 8:30 am - 7 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 6:45 am - 9:30 pm 6:45 am - 9:30 pm 6:45 am - 9:30 pm 8:45 am - 9:30 pm 6:45 am - 9 pm

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit

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

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

Reservations are not required.

Schedule changes

Plant Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - January 4 to April 23
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am, 10:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 5 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  3 - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 6 pm,  8 - 9 pm   Noon - 1:30 pm,  6 - 7 pm Noon - 1:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm
Lane swim - reduced capacity   9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2 pm 9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 2 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  2 - 3 pm 9 - 11:30 am n/a n/a
Public swim  n/a 6 - 7:30 pm n/a 1 - 2 pm 1 - 2 pm,  6 - 8 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim - leisure pool only   10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm  10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 5 pm 10:30 am - 1 pm,  4 - 6 pm  n/a n/a
Aquafit 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  5 - 6 pm  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am,  5 - 6 pm  9 - 10 am,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10 am,  10 - 11 am 9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am
 

Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

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 changes

Plant Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room - January 4 to April 23
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Weight and Cardio Room   6:45 am - 9:30 pm   6:45 am - 9:30 pm     6:45 am - 9:30 pm   8:45 am - 9:30 pm     6:45 am - 9 pm   8:30 am - 7 pm  8:30 am - 5:30 pm  

Drop-in schedule - group fitness

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 changes

Plant Recreation Centre - group fitness - January 4 to April 23
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Stretch and strength n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength Noon - 1 pm n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 12:30 - 1:30 pm n/a n/a
Strength n/a n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a 8:45 - 9:45 am
Core conditioning n/a Noon - 1 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
HIIT 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
 

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

Pool 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

  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Steam room

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Signage
  • Washrooms