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

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 - Thanksgiving Day weekend

October 7 to 9, 2023

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

Reserve a spot at Plant Recreation Centre

Plant Recreation Centre - Swim and aquafit - October 7 to 9
  Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
Lane swim  *Reservations not required. 11 am - noon,  Noon - 1:30 pm 11 am - noon,  Noon - 1:30 pm n/a
Public swim *Reservations not required. 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm n/a
Plant Recreation Centre - Weight and cardio room - October 7 to 9
  Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. 11 am - 4 pm 11 am - 4 pm n/a
Plant Recreation Centre - Group fitness - October 7 to 9
  Saturday, October 7 Sunday, October 8 Monday, October 9
Strength n/a 11 am - noon n/a

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.

Schedule changes

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

Plant Recreation Centre - Swim and aquafit - September 5 to November 26
  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

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.

Schedule changes

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

Plant Recreation Centre - Weight and cardio room - until December 17
  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

Schedule changes

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

Plant Recreation Centre - Group fitness schedule - September 5 to December 17
  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
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