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.
Schedule changes
May pool changes
See Drop-in schedule.
Victoria Day weekend hours
Saturday, May 18, 8 am to 8 pm
Sunday, May 19, 8 am to 8 pm
Monday, May 20, 8 am to 4 pm
Hours
Location and contact
Ice rental: sports@ottawa.ca
Hall rental: rayfriel@ottawa.ca
Drop-in schedule - Victoria Day weekend
May 18 to 20
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
| Saturday, May 18 | Sunday, May 19 | Monday, May 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Swim *Reservations not required. | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Aquafit – shallow *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 9 - 10 am |
| Aquafit – Deep *Reservations not required. | n/a | n/a | 9 - 10 am |
| Preschool Swim *Reservations not required. | 9 - 11 am | 9 - 11 am | 10 am - 1 pm |
| Public Swim *Reservations not required. | 11 am - 1 pm | 11 am - 1 pm | n/a |
| Wave Swim *Reservations not required. | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Cardio and strength *Reservations not required. | n/a | 10:15 - 11:15 am | 9:30 - 10:30 am |
| Indoor cycling *Reservations not required. | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Sport conditioning *Reservations not required. | 9 - 10 am | n/a | n/a |
| Yoga *Reservations not required. | 10:15 - 11:15 am | n/a | n/a |
| Weight and cardio room *Reservations not required. | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 8 pm | 8 am - 4 pm |
| Public skating | Noon - 12:50 pm | 2 - 3:50 pm | n/a |
| Pick-up hockey 18+ | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1:20 pm |
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
Thursday, May 16
Aquafit - deep, 8 to 9 am, cancelled
Aquafit - shallow, 8 to 9 am, cancelled
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
Tuesday, May 21
Aquafit - deep, 9 to 10 am, cancelled
Aquafit - shallow, 9 to 10 am, cancelled
Thursday, May 23
Public swim, 5 to 7:30 pm, cancelled
| 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 |
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.
Schedule changes
Saturday, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
| 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, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria 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, 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 - 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, May 18 to Monday, May 20
See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public skating | n/a | 7:15 - 8:05 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 |
| 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+ | 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