Plant Recreation Centre

Drop-in swimming reservations

Online reservations requirements for drop-in swim programs are different at each pool. The schedules on the pools’ web pages indicate which programs do not require reservations.  

Schedules are subject to change without notice.

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 : 8:45 am - 9:30 pm
Friday : 6:45 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Location and contact

930 Somerset Street West
Ottawa ON K1R 6R9

Phone: 613-232-3000
Fax: 613-232-6015
Plant@ottawa.ca
Virtual Tour

Hall rentals: Plant@ottawa.ca

Plant Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Reservations are not required.

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

Plant Recreation Centre - Swim and aquafit - January 9 to June 25
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim *Reservations not required. 7 - 9 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 2 - 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, 2 - 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 *Reservations not required. 9 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  1 - 2 pm 9 - 11:30 am, 1 - 2 pm 9 - 10:30 am 9 - 11:30 am n/a n/a
Public swim *Reservations not required. 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 *Reservations not required. 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 general - shallow *Reservations not required. 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
Aquafit general - deep *Reservations not required. 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
Plant Recreation Centre - Swim and aquafit - Starting June 26
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim *Reservations not required. 7 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 1 pm,  8 - 9:30 pm 7 - 8:30 am, 10:30 am - 1 pm,  8 - 9:30 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm, 8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 - 8:30 am, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm, 7:30 - 9 pm Noon - 1:30 pm, 4 - 5 pm Noon - 1:30 pm, 4 - 5 pm
Lane swim – reduced capacity *Reservations not required. 10:30 - 11:30 am, 5 - 7 pm 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:30 - 11:30 am n/a n/a
Public swim *Reservations not required. 2 - 5 pm 2 - 5 pm, 7 - 8 pm 2 - 5 pm 2 - 5 pm, 7 - 8 pm 2 - 5 pm, 6 - 7:30 pm 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim – leisure pool only *Reservations not required. 11:30 am - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm 11:30 am - 1 pm, 5 - 6 pm n/a n/a
Aquafit general - shallow *Reservations not required. 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 5 - 6 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 6 - 7 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 5 - 6 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 6 - 7 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am 9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am
Aquafit general - deep *Reservations not required. 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 5 - 6 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 6 - 7 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am, 5 - 6 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 6 - 7 pm 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 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.

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

Plant Recreation Centre - Weight and cardio room - January 9 to June 30
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. 7 am - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9:30 pm 9 am - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9 pm 8:30 am - 7 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Plant Recreation Centre - Weight and cardio room - Starting June 26
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. 7 am - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9:30 pm 8 am - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9 pm 9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 5 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.

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

Reserve a spot at Plant Recreation Centre

Plant Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - January 9 to June 30
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
HIIT 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength Noon - 1 pm n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a Noon - 1 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
Stretch and Strength n/a n/a Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Plant Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - Starting June 26
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
HIIT 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength Noon - 1 pm n/a Noon - 1 pm, 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a Noon - 1 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 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

For rental availability and information, please call the facility.

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