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General Burns Pool

Summer 2026

  • Pre-season, June 8 to 24
  • Regular season, June 25 to August 31

Location and contact

107 Chesterton Drive
Ottawa ON K2E 5T6

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafitness

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.

General Burns outdoor pool - swim - June 8 to 24
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Play Free
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Public swim4 - 8 pm4 - 8 pm4 - 8 pm4 - 8 pm4 - 8 pm12:30 - 4 pm
Play Free
12:30 - 4 pm

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.

Registered programs (Summer only)

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.

Amenities and features

  • Adjacent park with play structures
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Covered gazebo
  • Free parking
  • Large grassy picnic area
  • On site parking
  • Picnic tables
  • Separate wading pool

Accessibility features

  • Stairs

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