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François Dupuis Recreation Centre

François Dupuis Recreation Centre is a one stop shop for all your fitness needs. We have two beautiful pools: a 25-metre 6 lane pool and a leisure pool, both with ramp entry for easy access plus a dry sauna. Jennifer Stead's artwork, Water, runs along the pool viewing area. Check out our Fitness and Cardio centre equipped with the latest technology, including a NuStep machine. We offer a variety of programs for everyone in the family in our three multipurpose rooms. 

Closure

  • Sauna is closed until further notice.

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Tuesday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Wednesday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Thursday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Friday : 7:15 am - 9:15 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Location and contact

2263 Portobello Boulevard
Ottawa ON K4A 0X3

Virtual Tour

Rentals

Email
FDRC@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-8080

Notifications

Pickleball and badminton can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - March Break

March 14 to 20

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.

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

Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation Centre

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - all drop-ins - March 16 to 20
 Saturday, March 14Sunday, March 15Monday, March 16Tuesday, March 17Wednesday, March 18Thursday, March 19Friday, March 20
Lane swim9 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 4 pm 
(Play Free)		10:30 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 4 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm
Lane swim -
shared pool		n/a9 - 10:30 am10:30 - 11:30 am, 
5:30 - 9 pm		8:30 - 11:30 am, 
5:30 - 9 pm		10:30 - 11:30 am8:30 - 11:30 am, 6:30 - 8 pm8:30 - 11:30 am, 
7 - 9 pm
Preschool swim -
therapeutic pool		8 - 9 am 
(Play Free)		8 - 9 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am
Public swim -
therapeutic pool		9 am - 3 pm 
(Play Free)		9 am -  3 pm11:30 am - 3 pm, 
5:30 - 8 pm		11:30 am - 3 pm, 
5:30 - 9 pm		11:30 am - 3 pm11:30 am - 3 pm11:30 am - 3 pm, 
7 - 9 pm
Public swim - 25m pool1 - 3 pm 
(Play Free)		1 - 3 pm1 - 3 pm1 - 3 pm1 - 3 pm1 - 3 pm1 - 3 pm, 
7 -  9 pm
Aquafit General - Deepn/a9:30 - 10:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm		8:30 - 9:25 am5:30 - 6:25 pmn/a
Aquafit General - Shallown/a9:30 - 10:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm		8:30 - 9:25 am5:30 - 6:25 pmn/a
Core conditioningn/an/an/a7:45 - 8:45 pmn/an/an/a
HIITn/an/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/an/an/an/a
Pilatesn/a9:30 - 10:30 amn/an/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a6:30 - 7:30 pm
Yoga8:15 - 9:15 amn/an/an/a7:45 - 8:45 pmn/an/a
TMC n/an/an/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a
Zumba®9:30 - 10:30 amn/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/an/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a
Zumba® Gold 50 +n/an/an/an/a11:45 am - 12:45 pmn/an/a
Badminton 16 +n/an/an/a6:40 - 7:40 pm, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm		7:50 - 8:50 pmn/an/a
Pickleball - Intermediate 16+n/an/a7:50 - 8:50 pmn/an/an/an/a
Basketball 12+n/an/an/an/an/an/a6:20 - 7:20 pm
Basketball 16+n/an/an/an/an/an/a7:45 - 8:45 pm
Volleyball 16+n/an/an/an/an/a6:40 - 7:40 pm, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm		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.

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.

Closure

  • Sauna is closed until further notice.

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 and Friday, March 20
    • See March Break schedule.
Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre - swim and aquafitness - February 2 to April 2
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim7:30 - 8:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
10:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:30 am, 
11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 
2 - 3 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am,
10:30 am - 1 pm,
8 - 9 pm 		7:30 -8:30 am,  
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm 		Noon - 1 pm 
(Play Free)		Noon - 1 pm
Lane swim -
shared pool		10:30 - 11:30 am, 
1 - 3:30 pm		8:30 - 10:30 am, 
1 - 3:30 pm		10:30 - 11:30 am, 
12:30 - 2 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		8:30 - 9:30 am,  
1 - 2:30 pm		8:30 - 11:30 am,  
1 - 2:30 pm,  
7 - 9 pm		10:30 am - noon, 
3 - 4 pm 
(Play Free)		10:30 am - noon, 
3 - 4 pm
Preschool swim -
therapeutic pool		9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am 8 - 9 am 
(Play Free)		8 - 9 am
Public swim -
therapeutic pool		11:30 am - 2:30 pm 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		12:30 - 2 pm10:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 
7 - 9 pm		Noon - 3 pm 
(Play Free)		Noon - 3 pm
Public swim - 25m pool1 - 2:30 pm1 - 2:30 pm12:30 - 2 pm1 - 2:30 pm1 - 2:30 pm,  
7 - 9 pm 		1 - 3 pm 
(Play Free)		1 - 3 pm
Aquafit General - Deep8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm		8:30 - 9:25 am5:30 - 6:25 pmn/an/a9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit General - Shallow8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm		8:30 - 9:25 am8:30 - 9:30 am, 
9:30 - 10:25 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm		n/an/a9:30 - 10:25 am
Aquafit Lite - warm pool 2:30 - 3:25 pm2:30 - 3:25 pmn/an/an/an/an/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.

François Dupuis Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room

 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

Friday 

Saturday 

Sunday 

Weight and cardio room

 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm 7:15 am - 9:15 pm

8 am - 5:30 pm

8 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. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

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

Reservations not required.

Schedule change

  • Saturday, March 14 and Friday, March 20
    • See March Break schedule.
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - group fitness - January 5 to June 21
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Cardio and strength 50+n/a1:15 - 2:15 pmn/a10:45 - 11:45 amn/an/an/a
Core conditioningn/a7:45 - 8:45 pmn/an/an/an/an/a
HIIT6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a5:15 - 6:15 pmn/an/an/an/a
Kickboxingn/an/an/an/a7:45 - 8:45 pmn/an/a
Pilates4:30 - 5:30 pmn/a6:30 - 7:30 pm5:15 - 6:15 pm6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a9:30 - 10:30 am
Pilates 50+1 - 2 pmn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Stretch and strength 50+n/an/an/an/a11:45 am - 12:45 pmn/an/a
Yoga11:45 am - 12:45 pmNoon - 1 pm7:45 - 8:45 pmn/a5:15 - 6:15 pm8:15 - 9:15 amn/a
Yoga 50 +n/an/a1 - 2 pm9:30 - 10:30 amn/an/an/a
TMC n/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a6:30 - 7:30 pmn/an/an/a
TMC 50+n/a10:45 - 11:45 amn/a1:15 - 2:15 pmn/an/an/a
Zumba®6:30 - 7:30 pm7 - 8 pm6:30 - 7:30 pm6:30 - 7:30 pmn/a9:30 - 10:30 amn/a
Zumba® Gold 50 +n/an/a11:45 am - 12:45 pmn/an/an/an/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.

*Reservations required.

Reserve a spot at François Dupuis Recreation 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 and Friday, March 20
    • See March Break schedule.
François Dupuis Recreation Centre - gymnasium sports - January 5 to June 21
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Badminton 16 +n/a6:40 - 7:40 pm, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm		n/an/an/an/a4:30 - 5:30 pm
Badminton - Parent with Child (ages 15 and under)n/an/an/an/an/an/a2:20 - 3:20 pm,
3:25 - 4:25 pm
Pickleball 16+5:30 - 6:30 pm,
6:40 - 7:40 pm		n/an/an/an/a2 - 3 pm 
(Play Free)		n/a
Pickleball 50+9:50 - 10:50 am, 
11 am - noon, 
12:10-1:10 pm, 
1:20 - 2:20 pm, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am,
9:50 - 10:50 am, 
11 am - noon, 
12:10 - 1:10 pm		9:50 - 10:50 am, 
11 am - noon, 
12:10 - 1:10 pm, 
1:20 - 2:20 pm, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm		9:50 - 10:50 am, 
11 am - noon, 
12:10 - 1:10 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am,
8:40 - 9:40 am,
9:50 - 10:50 am, 
11 am - noon, 
12:10-1:10 pm		n/an/a
Pickleball - Parent with Child (ages 15 and under)n/an/an/an/an/an/a12:50 - 1:50 pm
Pickleball - Intermediate 16+7:30 - 8:30 am,
8:40 - 9:40 am, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm		1:20 - 2:20 pm, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm		7:30 - 8:30 am,
8:40 - 9:40 am		7:30 - 8:30 am,
8:40 - 9:40 am, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm		1:20 - 2:20 pm, 
2:30 - 3:30 pm		n/an/a
Basketball 12+4 - 5 pm4 - 5 pm, 
5:10 - 6:10 pm		n/a4 - 5 pm, 
5:10 - 6:10 pm		4 - 5 pm, 
5:10 - 6:10 pm, 
6:20 - 7:20 pm		12:40 - 1:40 pm 
(Play Free)		n/a
Basketball 16+n/an/an/an/a7:45 - 8:45 pmn/an/a
Basketball - Parent with Child (ages 12 and under)n/an/an/an/an/a3:20 - 4:20 pm, 
4:30 - 5:30 pm 
(Play Free)		n/a
Volleyball 16+n/an/an/a6:40 - 7:40 pm, 
7:50 - 8:50 pm		n/an/an/a
Rock Climbing 5+n/an/an/an/an/a12:40 - 1:40 pmn/a

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.

Pool rentals - please contact the facility.

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 - family
  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Basketball courts
  • Free on street parking
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Sauna
  • Separate shallow pool

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Floor surfaces
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Washrooms
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