The Ray Friel Recreation Complex is the largest and most comprehensive recreation complex in east Ottawa featuring three National Hockey League (NHL) size arenas including the Ron Racette Arena. With 12 full dressing rooms and separate referee and alternate dressing rooms, there is plenty of room for even the biggest team or tournament. As well as a fitness centre with over 20,000 square feet of state-of-the-art training equipment, wave pool, whirlpool, sauna, physiotherapy clinic, pro shop, restaurant and coffee shop.
Facility closure
The sauna will be closed until further notice.
The pool, sauna, and hot tub are closed for annual maintenance from Monday, December 4 to Wednesday, December 22.
Schedule changes
Thursday, November 30
- Public swim, 5 to 7:30 pm, cancelled.
- Lane swim, 6 am to 9 am, cancelled.
Hours
Location and contact
Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: rayfriel@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit
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.
Schedule changes
Thursday, November 30
Public swim, 5 to 7:30 pm, cancelled
Lane swim, 6 am to 9 am, cancelled
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim *Reservations not required | 6 - 9 am, 10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 9 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm | 6 - 9 am, 10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 10 am - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am |
| Aquafit - shallow | 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am | 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit - deep | 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am | 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | n/a | n/a |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7:30 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Wave Swim *Reservations not required | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 10 am - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | 10 am - 1 pm | n/a | 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. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 6 am - 9 pm | 6 am - 9 pm | 6 am - 9 pm | 6 am - 9 pm | 6 am - 9 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor cycling *Reservations not required. | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 9 - 10 am, 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a |
| Cardio *Reservations not required. | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength 50+ *Reservations not required. | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a | 10:15 - 11:15 am |
| Yoga *Reservations not required. | 10 - 11 am | Noon - 1 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 10:15 - 11:15 am, 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a |
| Yoga 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 20-20-20 *Reservations not required. | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba® *Reservations not required. | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Zumba® Gold *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Sport conditioning *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9 - 10 am | n/a |
| Drums alive 50+ *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TMC *Reservations not required. | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Bootcamp *Reservations not required. | n/a | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pilates *Reservations not required. | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | n/a | 9:30 - 10:30 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TRX *Reservations not required. | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HIIT *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Strength and balance 50+ *Reservations not required. | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Strength *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - racquet sports
Pickleball is being offered on a trial basis through August, in the Ray Friel arena. Game start times are listed in the schedule below.
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball - adult | n/a | 7 pm | 7 pm | 7 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - skating
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. The changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | 7 - 7:50 pm | n/a | n/a | 10 - 10:50 am | Noon - 12:50 pm | 2 - 3:50 pm |
| Family skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11 - 11:50 am | n/a | n/a |
| Pick up hockey 18+ | Noon - 1:20 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | n/a | n/a |
For ice rental information and availability, please email sports@ottawa.ca.
For hall rental information and availability, please email rayfriel@ottawa.ca or call 613-580-4765.
Fitness centre
Features
- Atlantis Precision Series selectorized machines
- Free weights and accessories
- TRX®
- Kettlebells
- Steppers
- Treadmills
- Ellipticals
- Bikes (upright and recumbent)
- Rowing machines
- Precor AMT’s
- Jacobs Ladder
Complimentary initial fitness orientation
Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-neutral
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Water bottle/fountain
- Free parking
- Free public Wi-Fi
- On site parking
- Sauna
- Shallow kiddie pool with spray features
- Hot tub
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Passenger loading zone
- Signage
- Washrooms