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.

Pool closure

November 25 to December 15
The pool is closed for annual maintenance.

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
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.

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

Reservations are not required.

Pool closure

November 25 to December 15
The pool is closed for annual maintenance.

Plant Recreation Centre - swim and aquafit - September 3 to November 24
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Lane Swim  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm , 3 - 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,   3 - 5 pm,   8:30 - 9:30 pm     7 - 9 am,   11:30 am - 1 pm,   2 - 6 pm,   8 - 9 pm      12 - 1:30 pm,   6 - 7 pm     12 - 1:30 pm,   4 - 5:30 pm    
Lane Swim - reduced capacity   9 - 11:30 am,   1 - 3 pm     9 - 10:30 am,   1 - 2 pm     9 - 11:30 am,   1 - 2 pm      9 - 10:30 am,   2 - 3 pm  9 - 11:30 am  n/a   n/a  
Public swim   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   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  
Aquafitness   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.

Additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Plant Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room - September 3 to December 15
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Weight and Cardio Room   6:45 am  -  9:30 pm   6:45 am  -  9:30 pm     6:45 am  -  9:30 pm   8:45 am  -  9:30 pm     6:45 am  -  9 pm   8:30 am  -  7 pm  8:30 am  -  5:30 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.

Plant Recreation Centre - group fitness - September 3 to December 15
  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   12:30 - 1:30 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 ,  5:30 - 6:30 pm  n/a   n/a   n/a   n/a   n/a  

Enquire about availability and/or reserve a space with this facility.  

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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