This facility is conveniently located in a downtown location with ample free parking for clients. Lowertown Pool has five-lanes typically set-up with two average lanes and two wider lanes. It also has a sauna and clean, spacious change rooms. During leisure and family swims, clients can also use the Tarzan rope and diving board.
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
Drop-in schedule - March Break
March 14 to 22
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Reservations not required.
| Saturday, March 14 | Sunday, March 15 | Monday, March 16 | Tuesday, March 17 | Wednesday, March 18 | Thursday, March 19 | Friday, March 20 | Saturday, March 21 | Sunday, March 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 9:30 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm (Play Free) | 7:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 11 am - 1 pm, 7 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 10 am. 11 am - 1 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 9:30 - noon, 3 - 4 pm | 9:30 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm (Play Free) | 9:30 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm |
| Public swim | Noon - 3 pm (Play Free) | 4 - 8 pm | 4 - 7 pm | 4 - 8 pm | 4 - 8 pm | 4 - 8 pm | Noon - 3 pm | Noon - 3 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 3 pm |
| 50+ Swim | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | 10 - 11 am, 3 - 4 pm | 3 - 4 pm | 10 - 11 am, 3 - 4 pm | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ Vitality | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball | 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Open gym | 7 - 8:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 7 - 8:30 pm (Play Free) | 4:15 - 6:15 pm |
| Open gym - family | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Pickleball *Reservations required. | 5 - 7 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 4 pm | n/a | 5:45 - 7:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 4 pm |
Drop-in schedule - swimming
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
Play Free is the City’s lineup of free drop-in activities for children and youth (aged 17 and under) and accompanying adults.
Schedule change
- Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
- See March Break schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 2 pm, 8:30 - 10 pm | 11 am - 1 pm, 7 - 8 pm | 7:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 7 - 8 pm | 7:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 2 - 4 pm | 3 - 4 pm (Play Free) | 3 - 4 pm |
| Public swim | n/a | n/a | 6 - 8 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 4 - 7 pm | Noon - 3 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 3 pm |
| 50+ Swim | 2 - 3:45 pm | 10 - 11 am, 2 - 4 pm | 2 - 4 pm | 10 - 11 am, 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ Vitality | 10 - 11 am | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 2 pm, 8:30 - 10 pm | 11 am - 1 pm, 7 - 8 pm | 6:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 7 - 8 pm | 6:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm | 3 - 4 pm (Play Free) | 3 - 4 pm |
| Public swim | n/a | n/a | 6 - 8 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 4:30 - 7 pm | Noon - 3 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 3 pm |
| 50+ Swim | 2 - 3:45 pm | 10 - 11 am, 2 - 4 pm | 2 - 4 pm | 10 - 11 am, 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ Vitality | 10 - 11 am | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | 10 - 11 am | n/a | n/a |
Drop-in schedule - gymnasium sports
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.
Schedule change
- Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
- See March Break schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Open gym | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 7 - 8:30 pm (Play Free) | 4:15 - 6:15 pm |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Pickleball *Reservations required. | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | 5:45 - 7:45 pm | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | 9 - 10 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | 5 - 7 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 4 pm |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Open gym | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 7 - 8:30 pm (Play Free) | 4:15 - 6:15 pm |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Play Free) | n/a |
| Pickleball *Reservations required. | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | 5:45 - 7:45 pm | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm | 9 - 10 am | 8:30 - 10:30 am | 5 - 7 pm (Play Free) | Noon - 4 pm |
Registered programs
Registered programs
Registered programs are structured activities that run weekly or seasonally. You must sign up in advance to participate. Examples include swimming lessons, dance or music classes and summer camps.
- Check out the courses and camps offered at this facility.
- Find registration dates and general information about the types of recreation programs offered - including virtual, PA days, Before and After School, and Day Camps - at Courses and camps.
- Details about registration, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions can be viewed at Registered programs - What you need to know.
For rental availability and information, please email lowertown@ottawa.ca.
Amenities and features
- Changerooms – gender-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Free parking
- Sauna
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Washrooms