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Ray Friel Recreation Complex

The Ray Friel Recreation Complex is the largest and most comprehensive recreation complex in east Ottawa featuring three National Hockey League 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.

Notice: November 3

The sauna is closed until further notice

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Ray Friel Recreation Complex

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafit

Notice: November 3

The sauna is closed until further notice.

Ray Friel Recreation Complex – swim and aquafit – November 3 to December 21
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Lane swim 6 - 9 am, 10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 6 - 8 am, 9 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm 6 - 9 am, 10 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 6 - 9 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
Public swim n/a n/a n/a 5 - 7:30 pm n/a Noon - 4 pm Noon - 4 pm
Preschool swim 10 am - 1 pm n/a 10 am - 1 pm n/a 10 am - 1 pm n/a n/a
Aquafit - shallow 9:05 - 10 am 8:05 - 9 am 9:05 - 10 am 9:05 - 10 am 8:05 - 9 am,  9:05 - 10 am n/a n/a
Aquafit - deep 9:05 - 10 am 8:05 - 9 am 9:05 - 10 am 9:05 - 10 am 8:05 - 9 am,  9:05 - 10 am 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.

Ray Friel Recreation Complex - weight and cardio room - October 30 to December 19
  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.

Ray Friel Recreation Complex - group fitness - November 3 to December 19
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
20 - 20 - 20  4:30 - 5:25 pm  9:30 - 10:25 am  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Bootcamp  n/a  5:30 - 6:25 pm  n/a  6:30 - 7:25 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Cardio and strength  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  10:15 - 11:10 am 
Cardio and strength - older adult  1 - 1:55 pm  n/a  1 - 1:55 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Core conditioning  n/a  n/a  10:30 - 11:25 am  4:30 - 5:25 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a 
HIIT  n/a  n/a  5:30 - 6:25 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Indoor cycling   6:30 - 7:25 pm  6:30 - 7:25 pm  6:30 - 7:25 pm  6:30 - 7:25 pm  9 - 9:55 am  9:15 - 10:10 am  n/a 
Pilates  5:30 - 6:25 pm  n/a  9:30 - 10:25 am  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Sport conditioning  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  9 - 9:55 am  n/a 
Strength  n/a  n/a  n/a  5:30 - 6:25 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Strength and balance - older adult  2 - 2:55 pm  n/a  2 - 2:55 pm  n/a  2 - 2:55 pm  n/a  n/a 
TMC  n/a  8:30 - 9:25 am  n/a  n/a  9:15 - 10:10 am  n/a  n/a 
TRX  n/a  4:30 - 5:25 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Yoga - QiGong  n/a  n/a  n/a  11 - 11:55 am  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Yoga  10 - 10:55 am  Noon - 12:55 pm, 6:30 - 7:25 pm  7:30 - 8:25 pm  n/a  10:15 - 11:10 am, 6 - 6:55 pm  10:15 - 11:10 am  n/a 
Yoga - older adult  n/a  10:30 - 11:25 am  n/a  Noon - 12:55 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Zumba®  6:30 - 7:25 pm  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a 
Zumba® Gold  n/a  n/a  n/a  n/a  1 - 1:55 pm  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.

Safety and regulations

Ray Friel Recreation Complex - skating - November 3 to December 19
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Public Skating  n/a  7 - 8 pm  n/a  n/a  10 - 11:50 am Noon - 1 pm  5 - 7 pm 
Pick-up hockey 18+  Noon - 1:30 pm  Noon - 1:30 pm  Noon - 1:30 pm  Noon - 1:30 pm  Noon - 1:30 pm  n/a  n/a 

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

Ice or slab rentals
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.

Ray Friel offers themed or specialized parties to make your child’s birthday a special one! Qualified staff will customize games, sports and crafts for a perfect celebration!

View a list of upcoming availabilities or contact us for more information.

Naming rights opportunities

Available opportunities

Naming rights for the pool and three ice arenas
Location: 1585 Tenth Line Road

Virtual Tour

Ray Friel Recreation Complex at a glance:

  • The largest and most comprehensive recreation complex in east Ottawa
  • Three National Hockey League (NHL) size arenas
  • Wave pool with sauna and whirlpool
  • Fitness centre with state-of-the-art training equipment
  • One full-size gymnasium and one small gym
  • Massage therapy studio and physiotherapy clinic
  • Karate dojo
  • Restaurant and coffee shop
  • Seven halls
  • Two full-size sports fields and two mini soccer fields
  • Programs offered include swimming, skating, aerobics, cardio and weight training, aquafitness and Spinning®
  • Primarily serves residents of Orléans
    • Population: 94,700
    • Average household income: $103,792
    • 54% of adult residents have university or college degree
    • Average daily vehicular traffic: 36,999
    • Approximately 577,715 annual facility users
    • Approximately 2,000,000 annual visitors

Contact

Corporate Partnerships
Senior Advisor, Sponsorship and Advertising
City of Ottawa

​Fitness centre

Features

  • Atlantis Precision Series selectorized machines
  • Free weights and accessories
  • Kettlebells
  • Steppers
  • Treadmills
  • Ellipticals
  • Bikes (upright and recumbent)
  • Rowing machines
  • Precor AMT’s

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

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