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.
Schedule change
- Thursday, March 26
- Public swim, 5 to 7:30 pm, cancelled
Notice
The diving board is closed until further notice.
Hours
Drop-in schedule - March Break
March 16 to 22
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
| Monday, March 16 | Tuesday, March 17 | Wednesday, March 18 | Thursday, March 19 | Friday, March 20 | Saturday, March 21 | Sunday, March 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 6 - 9 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 6 - 9:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 9 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 6 - 9:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm | 6 - 8 am, 9 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 6 - 9 pm | 7:30 - 11 am | 7:30 - 11 am |
| Public swim | n/a | 5 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 5 - 7:30 pm | n/a | 11 am - 1 pm (Play Free) | 11 am - 1 pm |
| Wave swim | 2 - 4 pm | 2 - 5 pm | 2 - 4 pm | 2 - 5 pm | 2 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm | 1 - 4 pm |
| Preschool swim | 11 am - 1 pm | n/a | 11 am - 1 pm | n/a | 11 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Public Skating | 11 - 11:50 am | 6 - 7:50 pm | 1:30 - 2:50 pm | 1:30 - 2:50 pm | 10 - 11:50 am | Noon - 12:50 pm (Play Free) | 5 - 6:50 pm |
| Pick-up hockey 18+ | Noon - 1:20 pm | 11:30 am - 12:50 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | Noon - 1:20 pm | n/a | 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.
Notice
- The diving board is closed until further notice.
Schedule changes
- Monday, March 16 to Sunday, March 22
- See March Break schedule.
- Thursday, March 26
- Public swim, 5 to 7:30 pm, cancelled
| 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 Play Free | 7:30 - 8:30 am |
| Public swim | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7:30 pm | n/a | Noon - 1 pm Play Free | 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 |
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.
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.
Schedule change
- Monday, March 16 to Sunday, March 22
- See March Break schedule.
| 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.
Schedule change
- Monday, March 16 to Sunday, March 22
- See March Break schedule.
| 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 | 6:30 - 7:25 pm | 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 | 10:30 - 11:25 am | 4:30 - 5:25 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Drums Alive® | n/a | n/a | 4:30 - 5:25 pm | n/a | 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 | 9 - 9:55 am, 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 - 10 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 - 9:55 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
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
- Monday, March 16 to Sunday, March 22
- See March Break schedule.
| 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 (Play Free) | 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 |
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.
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