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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.

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 - swim and aquafitness

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.

Plant Recreation Centre - swim and aquafitness - January 3 to April 19
  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  8 - 9 am,  10:30 am - noon,  2 - 3:30 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 - noon,  3 - 3:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm  7 - 9 am,  11:30 am - 1 pm,  2 - 6 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 9 - 10:30 am, 1 - 2 pm 9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 3 pm,  7:30 - 8:30 pm 9 - 10:30 am,  1 - 3 pm 9 - 11:30 am,  1 - 2 pm n/a  n/a 
Public swim   n/a  6 - 7:30 pm  n/a 1 - 2 pm  1 - 2 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 - 8 pm  n/a  n/a 
Hot tub and steam room 7 am - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 am - 5 pm,  6 - 7:30 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 am - 5 pm,  7:30 - 9:30 pm 9 am - 5 pm,  8:30 - 9:30 pm 7 am - 9:30 pm Noon - 4 pm,  6 - 7 pm Noon - 5:30 pm
Aquafit 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.

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information. 

Reservations not required.

Plant Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room - January 3 to April 19
  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.

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.

Reservations not required.

Plant Recreation Centre - group fitness - January 3 to April 19
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday  Saturday  Sunday 
Balance and stretch n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Cardio and strength  n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm 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 Noon - 1 pm n/a n/a 8:45 - 9:45 am
Zumba ® Toning n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a
Yoga n/a n/a n/a 5:30 - 6:30 pm n/a n/a n/a
Zumba ® Gold 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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