Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool is your tropical oasis in south Ottawa. With a leisure concept 25 metre main pool, wading pool with slide, whirl pool and sauna, there is something for everyone. Group swimming lessons for all ages, private lessons, March Break and summer camps are offered along with public swims. A variety of recreation programs are offered including swimming lessons for children, youth, adults and seniors.
Winter Break hours
- January 3 and 4, noon to 4 pm
Hours
Drop-in schedule - Winter Break December 22 to January 4
December 22 to January 4
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
| Monday, December 29 | Tuesday, December 30 | Wednesday, December 31 | Thursday, January 1 | Friday, January 2 | Saturday, January 3 | Sunday, January 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7 - 8 pm | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 5 - 7 pm | 5 - 7 pm | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| 50+ swim | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | n/a | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm |
| Preschool swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
Schedule change
- Monday, December 22 to Friday, January 4 see Winter Break schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | n/a | 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 5 - 7 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Public swim - women's only | n/a | n/a | 8:30 - 9:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ swim | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | 4 - 5 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm |
| Preschool swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Noon - 1 pm | n/a |
For rental availability and information, please email the facility at DAK@ottawa.ca.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-neutral
- Free parking
- On site parking
- Sauna
- Separate wading pool
- Shaded patio area
- Hot tub
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Interior
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Washrooms