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.
Hours
Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafitness
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.
Play Free
Drop-in swimming is free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information. Wave swim not included.
| 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 - 8 am, 10 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, 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 - 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 |
| Aquafit - Shallow | 9:05 - 10 am | 8:05 - 9 am | 8:05 - 9 am, 9:05 - 10 am | 8:05 - 9 am, 9:05 - 10 am | 8:05 - 9 am | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit - Deep | 9:05 - 10 am | 8:05 - 9 am | 8:05 - 9 am, 9:05 - 10 am | 8:05 - 9 am, 9:05 - 10 am | 8:05 - 9 am | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - weight and cardio room
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary.
Reservations not required.
| 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reservations not required.
| 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 | n/a | 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 | n/a | 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 |
| Yin Yoga | n/a | n/a | 10:30 - 11:25 am | 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 | 11:30 am - 12:25 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.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Play Free
Public and family skating sessions are free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Skating | n/a | 7 - 7:50 pm | n/a | n/a | 10 - 11:50 am | Noon - 12:50 pm | 5 - 6:50 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 |
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.
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