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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.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
    • 10:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday, October 13
    • Closed

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 - 9:30 pm
Saturday : 8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Location and contact

930 Somerset Street West
Ottawa ON K1R 6R9

Virtual Tour

Rentals:

Email
Plant@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-232-3000
Fax: 613-232-6015
Plant Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - Thanksgiving weekend
Plant Recreation Centre - all drop-ins - October 11 to 13
  Saturday, October 11 Sunday, October 12 Monday, October 13
Lane swim Noon - 1:30 pm Noon - 1:30 pm n/a
Lane swim - reduced capacity 11 am - noon 11 am - noon n/a
Public swim 1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pm n/a
Weight and cardio room 10:30 am - 4 pm 10:30 am - 4 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 are not required.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
  • Monday, October 13
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Plant Recreation Centre – Swim and Aquafit – September 2 to November 2
  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,  3 - 5 pm, 8:30 - 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 - 9:30 pm  Noon - 1:30 pm,  6 – 7 pm  Noon - 1:30 pm,  4 - 5:30 pm 
Lane swim – reduced capacity   9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm,  7:30 - 8:30 pm  9 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2 pm    9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm  9 - 10:30 am,  1 - 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, 7 - 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 - 7 pm  n/a  n/a 
Aqua - general  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.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
  • Monday, October 13
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Plant Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room - September 2 to November 2
  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  8:30 am - 9:30 pm  6:45 am - 9:30 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.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
  • Monday, October 13
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Plant Recreation Centre - group fitness - September 20 to November 2
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Cardio and strength   n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    Noon - 1 pm  n/a  n/a 
Core conditioning   n/a    Noon - 1 pm  n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a  n/a 
HIIT   5:30 - 6:30 pm  n/a  n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a  n/a  
Strength   n/a    n/a    Noon - 1 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm  Noon - 1 pm,  5:30 - 6:30 pm  n/a    n/a  8:45 - 9:45 am 
Zumba ® Toning  n/a    5:30 - 6:30 pm  n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a  n/a 
Yoga Noon - 1 pm  n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a   

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

Pool rentals

The City of Ottawa has hundreds of indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for special events, meetings, sports, and gatherings of all kinds. Find out more.

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
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