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Ray Friel Recreation Complex

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.

Closures

The diving board is closed until further notice.

  • June 8 to 22
    • The pool is closed for annual maintenance.

Hours

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

Location and contact

1585 Tenth Line Road
Ottawa ON K1E 3E8

Rentals:

Email
rayfriel@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-4765
Ray Friel Recreation Complex, a modern beige building with large glass windows and a landscaped roundabout with a tree.

Drop-in schedule - Victoria Day weekend

May 16 to 18

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

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

Skating - Reserve a spot at Ray Friel Recreation Complex

Ray Friel Recreation Complex - all drop-ins - May 16 to 18
 Saturday, May 16Sunday, May 17Monday, May 18
Lane swim9 - 11 am 
Play Free		9 - 11 am10 am - 1 pm
Public swim11 am - 1 pm 
Play Free		11 am - 1 pm n/a
Wave swim1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pm1 - 4 pm
Preschool swim9 - 11 am 
Play Free		9 - 11 am10 am - 1 pm
Aquafit - Shallown/an/a9 - 10 am
Aquafit - Deepn/an/a9 - 10 am
Weight and cardio room8 am - 8 pm8 am - 8 pm8 am - 4 pm
Indoor cycling  9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a
Sport conditioning 9 - 10 am n/a n/a
Cardio and strengthn/a10:15 - 11:15 am1 - 2 pm
Yoga 10:15 - 11:15 am n/a n/a
Public Skating Noon - 1:50 pm 
Play Free		3 - 4:50 pmn/a
Pick-up hockey 18+ n/a n/a 11:45 am - 1:05 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.

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.

Schedule change

  • Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
    • See Victoria Day weekend schedule.

Closures 

The diving board is closed until further notice.

  • June 8 to 22
    • The pool is closed for annual maintenance.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - swim and aquafitness - April 7 to June 28
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim6 - 9 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,
10 am - 1 pm,
7:30 - 9:30 pm		6 - 9 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 swimn/an/an/an/an/aNoon - 1 pm
Play Free		Noon - 1 pm
Wave swimn/an/an/an/a6 - 8 pm1 - 4 pm1 - 4 pm
Preschool swim10 am - 1 pmn/a10 am - 1 pmn/a10 am - 1 pmn/an/a
Aquafit - Shallow9:05 - 10 am8:05 - 9 am, 
9:05 - 10 am		8:05 - 9 am, 
9:05 - 10 am		9:05 - 10 am8:05 - 9 amn/an/a
Aquafit - Deep9:05 - 10 am8:05 - 9 am, 
9:05 - 10 am		8:05 - 9 am, 
9:05 - 10 am		9:05 - 10 am8:05 - 9 amn/an/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

  • Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
    • See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - weight and cardio room - March 23 to June 28
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Weight and cardio room6 am - 9 pm6 am - 9 pm6 am - 9 pm6 am - 9 pm6 am - 9 pm8 am - 8 pm8 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

  • Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
    • See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - group fitness - March 23 to June 28
 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 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 9 - 9:55 am, 
5:30 - 6:25 pm		n/a 9:30 - 10:25 am n/a 9 - 9:55 am 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 2:15 - 3:10 pmn/a 2 - 3 pmn/a 2 - 3 pmn/a n/a 
TMC n/a 8:30 - 9:25 am n/a n/a n/an/a n/a 
TRX n/a 4:30 - 5:25 pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 
Yin Yogan/an/a10:30 - 11:25 amn/an/an/an/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.

Safety and regulations

Skating - Reserve a spot at Ray Friel Recreation Complex

Schedule change

  • Saturday, May 16 to Monday, May 18
    • See Victoria Day weekend schedule.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - skating - April 27 to May 31
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Public Skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 - 11:50 amNoon - 1:50 pm 
Play Free		3 - 4:50 pm
Pick-up hockey 18+ 11:45 am - 1:05 pm12:30 - 1:50 pmNoon - 1:20 pm Noon - 1:20 pm Noon - 1:20 pm n/a n/a 
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - skating - June 1 to 28
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Public Skating n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 - 11:50 amNoon - 12:50 pm 
Play Free		3 - 4:50 pm
Pick-up hockey 18+ 11:45 am - 1:05 pmNoon - 1:20 pm Noon - 1:20 pm Noon - 1:20 pm Noon - 1:20 pm 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.

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.

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
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