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.
Modified hours
- Saturday, May 16, 9 am to 8:30 pm
- Sunday, May 17, 9 am to 8:30 pm
- Monday, May 18, 9 am to 4 pm
Schedule changes
- Friday May 15
- Lane swim, 6:30 - 7:30 am, cancelled
- Friday May 22
- Lane swim, 6:30 - 7:30 am, cancelled
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
Drop-in schedule - Victoria Day weekend
May 16 to 18
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Reservations not required.
| Saturday, May 16 | Sunday, May 17 | Monday, May 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 9 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm Play Free | 9 am - noon, 3 - 4 pm | 9 - 10 am, 11 am - 1 pm |
| Public swim | Noon - 3 pm Play Free | Noon - 3 pm | 1 - 3 pm |
| 50+ Swim | n/a | n/a | 3 - 4 pm |
| 50+ Vitality | n/a | n/a | 10 - 11 am |
| Basketball | 12:30 - 2:30 pm Play Free | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym | 3 - 4 pm Play Free | n/a | 12:30 - 4 pm |
| Open gym - family | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Play Free | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball *Reservations required. | n/a | Noon - 4 pm | 9 am - noon |
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 - 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.
Schedule changes
- Friday May 15
- Lane swim, 6:30 - 7:30 am, cancelled
- Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
- See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
- Friday May 22
- Lane swim, 6:30 - 7:30 am, cancelled
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 7:30 - 10 am, 11 am - 2 pm, 8:30 - 10 pm | 11 am - 2 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 - 4 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 |
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 - 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 changes
- Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
- See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | n/a | 12:30 - 2:30 pm Play Free | 2 - 4 pm |
| Open gym | n/a | 8 - 10 pm | n/a | n/a | 5:45 - 6:45 pm | 2:30 - 4:30 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 | 10:30 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 - 2 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
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