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.
Canada Day weekend hours
Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 8 am to 8 pm
Monday July 1, closed
Hours
Location and contact
Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: rayfriel@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - Canada Day weekend
June 29 to July 1
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Saturday, June 29 | Sunday, June 30 | Monday, July 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 9 am - 11 am | 9 am - 11 am | n/a |
| Preschool swim | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | n/a |
| Public swim | 11 am - 1 pm | 11 am - 1 pm | n/a |
| Wave swim | 1 - 5 pm | 1 - 5 pm | n/a |
| Saturday, June 29 | Sunday, June 30 | Monday, July 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor cycling | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength | n/a | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a |
| Yoga | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Sport conditioning | 9 am - 1 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Saturday, June 29 | Sunday, June 30 | Monday, July 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | Noon - 1:50 pm | 2 - 3:50 pm | 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.
Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule changes
Saturday, June 29 to Monday, July 1
See Canada Day weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim | 6 - 8 am, 9 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 - 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 | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit - deep | 8 - 9 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | 8 - 9 am, 9 - 10 am | n/a | n/a |
| Public Swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7:30 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm |
| Wave Swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 10 am - 1 pm | n/a | 10 am - 1 pm | n/a | 10 am - 1 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim | 6 - 7:30 am, Noon - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 6 - 7:30 am, Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9 pm | 6 - 7:30 am, Noon - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 6 - 7:30 am, Noon - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9 pm | 6 - 7:30 am, Noon - 1 pm, 8 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am |
| Aquafit - shallow | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit - deep | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am | 7:30 - 8:30 am, 8:30 - 9:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool Swim | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am |
| Public Swim | 6:30 - 8 pm | n/a | 6:30 - 8 pm | n/a | n/a | 11 am - 1 pm | 11 am - 1 pm |
| Wave Swim | 2 - 5 pm | 2 - 4 pm | 2 - 5 pm | 2 - 4 pm | 2 - 5 pm, 6 - 8 pm | 1 - 5 pm | 1 - 5 pm |
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.
Reservations not required.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room | 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.
Reservations not required.
Schedule changes
Saturday, June 29 to Monday, July 1
See Canada Day weekend schedule.
| 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 | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a |
| Cardio 50+ | 8 - 9 am | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength 50+ | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 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 | 11 am - noon | 10:15 - 11:15 am, 6 - 7 pm | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a |
| Yoga 50+ | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 20-20-20 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 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 | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TRX | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 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 | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Strength | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a |
| Cardio and strength 50+ | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cardio and strength | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 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 | 11 am - noon | 10:15 - 11:15 am, 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a |
| Yoga 50+ | n/a | 10:30 - 11:30 am | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 20-20-20 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 9:30 - 10:30 am | 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 | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 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 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| TRX | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | n/a | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | 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 | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Strength | 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 18+ | n/a | 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:40 - 8:40 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:40 - 8:40 pm | 6:30 - 7:30 pm, 7:40 - 8:40 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Pickleball - courts 1,2,3 and 4: Reserve one court (maximum 6 people). Bring your own racquet and ball.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickleball - courts 1, 2, 3, and 4 | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10 - 11 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10 - 11 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10 - 11 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10 - 11 am | 8:30 - 9:30 am, 10 - 11 am | 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.
Schedule changes
Saturday, August 24
Public skating, cancelled
Schedule changes
Saturday, June 29 to Monday, July 1
See Canada Day weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11 - 11:50 am | Noon - 1:50 pm | 2 - 3:50 pm |
| 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 |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Skating | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1:50 pm | 2 - 3:50 pm |
| 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