Ray Friel Recreation Complex

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.

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.

Hours

Sunday : 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday : 6:00 am - 9:15 pm
Tuesday : 6:00 am - 9:15 pm
Wednesday : 6:00 am - 9:15 pm
Thursday : 6:00 am - 9:15 pm
Friday : 6:00 am - 9:15 pm
Saturday : 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Location and contact

1585 Tenth Line Road
Ottawa ON K1E 3E8

Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: rayfriel@ottawa.ca

Email
RayFriel@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-4765
Ray Friel Recreation Complex

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.

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Schedule changes

  • Friday, May 19
    • Lane swim, noon to 1 pm, cancelled
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - swimming and aquafit - March 20 to June 25
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane Swim  *Reservations not required 6 - 8 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,  10 am - 1 pm,  7:30 - 9:30 pm  6 - 8 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) 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 am 8 - 9 am,  9 - 10 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 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 n/a n/a 10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm n/a n/a

Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room

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Ray Friel Recreation Complex - Weight and cardio room
  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

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Ray Friel Recreation Complex - Group fitness starting March 20
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Indoor cycling 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 and strength 1 - 2 pm n/a 1 - 2 pm 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 10:15 – 11:15 am 
Yoga 10 - 11 am Noon – 1 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:15 - 11:15 am,  5:30 - 6:30 pm 10:15 - 11:15 am n/a
20-20-20 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Zumba® 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Zumba® Gold n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a
Sport conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 - 10 am n/a
TMC n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a
Bootcamp n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm  n/a n/a n/a
Pilates 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a
TRX n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
HIIT n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Strength and balance 50+ 2 - 3 pm n/a 2 - 3 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Strength n/a n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - Group fitness starting July 2
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Indoor cycling 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 and strength 1 - 2 pm n/a 1 - 2 pm 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a n/a 10:15 – 11:15 am 
Yoga 10 - 11 am Noon – 1 pm, 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 10:30 - 11:30 am 10:15 - 11:15 am,  5:30 - 6:30 pm 10:15 - 11:15 am n/a
20-20-20 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Zumba® 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Zumba® Gold n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2 pm n/a n/a
Sport conditioning n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9 - 10 am n/a
Drums alive n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
TMC n/a 8:30 - 9:30 am n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a
Bootcamp n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm  n/a n/a n/a
Pilates 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 6:30 - 7:30 pm n/a n/a
TRX n/a n/a 4:30 - 5:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
HIIT n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Strength and balance 50+ 2 - 3 pm n/a 2 - 3 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a
Strength n/a n/a n/a 6:30 - 7:30 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.

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Ray Friel Recreation Complex - skating - May 1 to June 30
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Public skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 - 11:50 am Noon - 12:50 pm 2 - 3:50 pm
Pick up hockey 18+  11:45 am - 1:05 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