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Walter Baker Sports Centre

Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven includes a fitness centre with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, stair climber, cable machines, free weights and independent sound system and televisions. Our pool is a 8-lane 25m pool; diving tank with two 1m and 3m diving boards; warm teaching pool with ramp access and preschool pool.

Two full-sized ice rinks (Arena A and B) with spectator seating.

Schedule changes

  • Friday, March 20
    • All drop-in public skating, cancelled
  • Sunday, March 22
    • All drop-in public skating, cancelled

Pool closure

  • May 11 to June 28

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Location and contact

100 Malvern Drive
Ottawa ON K2J 2G5

Rentals:

Program inquiries:

Public Skating information

Email
wbsc@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-2788
Walter Baker Sports Complex, a large concrete building with green accents and glass windows at the main entrance.

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.

Some lane swims may have shared pool space.

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Walter Baker Sports Centre - all drop-ins - March 14 to 22
 Saturday, March 14Sunday, March 15Monday, March 16Tuesday, March 17Wednesday, March 18Thursday, March 19Friday, March 20Saturday, March 21Sunday, March 22
Lane swim 10 am - 1 pm10 am - 1 pm9:30 -10:45 am,
11:45 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 - 9:30 am, 
10:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 – 9 pm 		9:30 - 10:45 am, 
11:45 am - 1 pm. 
8 - 9 pm		7:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm 		9:30 - 10:45 am, 
11:45 am - 1 pm. 
8 - 9 pm 		10 am - 1 pm10 am - 1 pm
Half lane swim n/an/a7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am 		9:30 - 11:30 am 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am		n/a7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am 		n/an/a 
Hot tub and steam room 10 am - 4 pm10 am - 4 pm7:30 am - 4 pm, 
6 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 4 pm, 
6 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 4 pm, 
6 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 4 pm, 
6 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 4 pm, 
6 - 9 pm 		10 am - 4 pm10 am - 4 pm
Public swim 1 - 4 pm 
(Play Free)		1 - 4 pm1 - 4 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4 pm, 
6 - 8 pm		1 - 4 pm  
(Play Free)		1 - 4 pm  
Preschool swim 10 am - 1 pm 
(Play Free)		10 am - 1 pm10:30 am - 1 pm10:30 am - 1 pm10:30 am - 1 pm10:30 am - 1 pm10:30 am - 1 pm10 am - 1 pm 
(Play Free)		10 am - 1 pm
Aquafit General - Shallow n/a n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		n/a 7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		n/a n/a 
Aquafit General - Deep n/a n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am  8:30 - 9:30 am  9:30 – 10:30 am  8:30 - 9:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am  n/a n/a 
Aquafit Lite n/a n/a 10:45 - 11:45 am9:30 - 10:30 am  10:45 - 11:45 am9:30 - 10:30 am10:45 - 11:45 amn/a n/a
Weight and
cardio room		8 am - 8 pm 8 am - 8 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm6:30 am - 9 pm6:30 am - 9 pm6:30 am - 9 pm6:30 am - 9 pm8 am - 8 pm8 am - 8 pm
Cardio and strength - 
older adult		n/a n/a 10:20 - 11:20 amn/a n/a9:15 - 10:15 amn/a n/a n/a 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult lite		n/an/a9:15 - 10:15 amn/a 9:15 - 10:15 amn/a n/a n/a n/a 
Core conditioning - older adultn/an/an/an/an/a10:20 - 11:20 am n/an/an/a
Strength TMC -
older adult		n/an/an/a n/a 10:20 - 11:20 am n/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength and Balance - 
older adult		n/an/an/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Yogan/an/an/a10:20 - 11:20 amn/an/an/an/an/a
Squash Courts 2, 3, 4, and 5 8:30 am - 7:30 pm8:30 am - 7:30 pm6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 
Public skating 11:15 am - 12:05 pm, 
12:15 - 1:05 pm 
(Play Free)		11:15 am - 12:05 pm, 
12:15 - 1:05 pm 		n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 11:15 am - 12:05 pm,
12:15 - 1:05 pm  
(Play Free)		n/a 

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafitness

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

Some lane swims may have shared pool space.

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

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

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.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - swim and aquafitness - January 5 to March 13
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Lane swim 9:30 -10:45 am,
11:45 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 - 9:30 am,
11:30 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		9:30 - 10:45 am,
11:45 - 1 pm 		7:30 - 9:30 am,
11:30 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		9:30 - 10:45 am,
11:45 am - 1 pm,
7:30 - 9 pm 		Noon - 1 pm  
(Play Free)		Noon – 1 pm  
Half lane swim 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am 		9:30 - 11:30 am 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am,
7:30 - 9 pm		9:30 - 11:30 am 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am 		n/an/a 
Hot tub and steam room 7:30 am - 2 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 2 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 2 pm,
6 - 9 pm  		7:30 am - 2 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 2 pm,
6 - 9 pm  		Noon - 4 pm  Noon - 4 pm  
Public swim n/a n/a 6 - 7:30 pm  n/a 6 - 7:30 pm  1 - 4 pm  
(Play Free)		1 - 4 pm  
Preschool swim 8:30 - 10 am n/a 8:30 - 10 am n/a 8:30 - 10 am Noon - 1 pm   
(Play Free)		Noon - 1 pm  
Aquafit General - Shallow 7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		1 - 2 pm  7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		1 - 2 pm  7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		n/a n/a 
Aquafit General - Deep 9:30 - 10:30 am  8:30 - 9:30 am  9:30 – 10:30 am  8:30 - 9:30 am  9:30 - 10:30 am  n/a n/a 
Aquafit Lite 10:45 - 11:45 am,
1 - 2 pm  		9:30 - 10:30 am  10:45 - 11:45 am,
1 - 2 pm   		9:30 - 10:30 am  10:45 - 11:45 am,
1 - 2 pm  		n/a n/a
Walter Baker Sports Centre - swim and aquafitness - March 23 to June 30
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Lane swim 9:30 -10:30 am,
11:45 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 - 9:30 am,
11:30 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		9:30 - 10:30 am,
11:45 - 1 pm 		7:30 - 9:30 am,
11:30 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		9:30 - 10:30 am,
11:45 am - 1 pm,
7:30 - 9 pm 		Noon - 1 pm  
(Play Free)		Noon – 1 pm  
Half lane swim 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am 		9:30 - 11:30 am 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am,
7:30 - 9 pm		9:30 - 11:30 am 7:30 - 9:30 am,
10:45 - 11:45 am 		n/an/a 
Hot tub and steam room 7:30 am - 2 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 2 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 2 pm,
6 - 9 pm  		7:30 am - 2 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 am - 2 pm,
6 - 9 pm  		Noon - 4 pm  Noon - 4 pm  
Public swim n/a n/a 6 - 7:30 pm  n/a 6 - 7:30 pm  1 - 4 pm  
(Play Free)		1 - 4 pm  
Preschool swim 8:30 - 10 am n/a 8:30 - 10 am n/a 8:30 - 10 am Noon - 1 pm   
(Play Free)		Noon - 1 pm  
Aquafit General - Shallow 7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		1 - 2 pm  7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		1 - 2 pm  7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am 		n/a n/a 
Aquafit General - Deep 9:30 - 10:30 am  8:30 - 9:30 am  9:30 – 10:30 am  8:30 - 9:30 am  9:30 - 10:30 am  n/a n/a 
Aquafit Lite 10:45 - 11:45 am,
1 - 2 pm  		9:30 - 10:30 am  10:45 - 11:45 am,
1 - 2 pm   		9:30 - 10:30 am  10:45 - 11:45 am,
1 - 2 pm  		n/a n/a

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.

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
    • See March Break schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and
cardio room		 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 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. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

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

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
    • See March Break schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - group fitness - January 5 to March 13
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult		9:15 - 10:15 am n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am 9:15 - 10:30 am n/a n/a n/a 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult lite		9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 amn/a n/a n/a 
Strength TMC -
older adult		10:20 - 11:20 am n/a n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength and Balance - 
older adult		n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength circuit -
older adult		n/an/a10:20 - 11:20 am n/an/an/an/a
Yoga10:35 - 11:35 am 10:20 - 11:20 amn/a10:20 -11:20 amn/an/an/a
Zumba®n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/an/a n/a n/a 
Walter Baker Sports Centre - group fitness - March 23 to April 2
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult		9:15 - 10:15 am n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a n/a n/a 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult lite		9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 amn/a n/a n/a 
Core conditioningn/a n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a n/a 
Strength TMC -
older adult		10:20 - 11:20 am n/a n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength and Balance - 
older adult		n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength circuit -
older adult		n/an/a10:20 - 11:20 am n/an/an/an/a
Yoga10:35 - 11:35 am 10:20 - 11:20 amn/a10:20 -11:20 amn/an/an/a
Zumba®n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/an/a 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. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

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

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Play Free 

Drop-in sports are free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information. 

Walter Baker Sports Centre - gymnasium sports - January 5 to March 15

 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Kinderplay

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

n/a 

10 - 11:30 am 

n/a 

n/a 
Walter Baker Sports Centre - gymnasium sports - March 23 to June 30
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Kinderplayn/a n/a n/a n/a 10 - 11:30 am n/a n/a 

Drop-in schedule - squash

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

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

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 to Sunday, March 22
    • See March Break schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - squash - January 5 to March 13
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Squash Courts 2, 3, 4, and 5 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 
Walter Baker Sports Centre - squash - March 23 to June 38
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Squash Courts 2, 3, 4, and 5 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 

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.

Safety and regulations

No reservations 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.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - skating - September 12, 2025 to March 13, 2026
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Public skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:15 - 8:05 pm 11:15 am - 12:05 pm,
12:15 - 1:05 pm  
(Play Free)		11:15 am - 12:05 pm,
12:15 - 1:05 pm 
Walter Baker Sports Centre - skating - March 23 to April 5
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Public skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 7:15 - 8:05 pm 11:15 am - 12:05 pm,
12:15 - 1:05 pm  
(Play Free)		11:15 am - 12:05 pm,
12:15 - 1:05 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.

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.

Amenities and features

  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Floor surfaces
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms
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