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Walter Baker Sports Centre

Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven includes a fitness centre with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, rowing machines, stair climber, cable machines, free weights and independent sound system and televisions. Our pool is a 8-lane 25m pool; diving tank with two 1m and 3m diving boards; warm teaching pool with ramp access and preschool pool.

Two full-sized ice rinks (Arena A and B) with spectator seating.

Closures

The hot tub and steam room are closed until further notice.

  • Monday, May 11 to Sunday, June 28
    • the pool is closed for annual maintenance.
  • Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 24
    • Weight and cardio rooms, closed for maintenance.
    • Squash courts closed for maintenance.
    • All changerooms closed for maintenance.

Hours

Sunday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday : 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Location and contact

100 Malvern Drive
Ottawa ON K2J 2G5

Rentals:

Program inquiries:

Public Skating information

Email
wbsc@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-580-2788
Walter Baker Sports Complex, a large concrete building with green accents and glass windows at the main entrance.

Drop-in schedule - swim and aquafitness

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.

Some lane swims may have shared pool space.

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

Closures 

  • Hot tub and steam room are closed until further notice.
  • Monday, May 11 to Sunday, June 28
    • The pool is closed for annual maintenance.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - swim and aquafitness - June 29 to August 30
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane SwimNoon - 1 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		6:30 - 7:15 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4 - 5:30 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		6:30 - 7:15 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4 - 5:30 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4 - 5 pm		Noon - 1 pm, 
4 - 5 pm
Half Lane Swim7:15 - 8:30 am, 
11 - noon		7:15 - 8:30 am, 
11 - noon		7:15 - 8:30 am, 
11 - noon		7:15 - 8:30 am, 
11 - noon		7:15 - 8:30 am, 
11 - noon		n/an/a
Public Swim2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm, 
5:30 - 7:30 pm 		2 - 4 pm2 - 4 pm, 
5:30 - 7:30 pm		1 - 4 pm 
Play Free		1 - 4 pm 
Preschool Swimn/an/an/an/an/aNoon - 1 pm 
Play Free		Noon - 1 pm
Aquafit general – Deep9:15 - 10:15 am9:15 - 10:15 am9:15 - 10:15 am9:15 - 10:15 am9:15 - 10:15 amn/an/a
Aquafit general – Shallow7:15 - 8:15 am7:15 - 8:15 am7:15 - 8:15 am7:15 - 8:15 am7:15 - 8:15 amn/an/a
Aquafit Lite8:15 - 9:15 am8:15 - 9:15 am8:15 - 9:15 am8:15 - 9:15 am8:15 - 9:15 amn/an/a
Hot tub and Steam Room7:15 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 4 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		6:30 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 4 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		7:15 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 9 pm		6:30 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 4 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		7:15 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 9 pm		Noon - 5 pm Noon - 5 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 - 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.

Closures

  • Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 24
    • Weight and cardio rooms, closed for maintenance.
    • All changerooms closed for maintenance.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - weight and cardio room
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Weight and
cardio room		 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 9 pm 6:30 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. Changes will be reflected through the booking process.

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

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Closure

  • Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 24
    • All changerooms closed for maintenance.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - group fitness - March 23 to June 25
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult		9:15 - 10:15 am n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a n/a n/a 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult lite		9:30 - 10:30 am n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 amn/a n/a n/a 
Core conditioningn/a n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/a n/a 
Strength TMC -
older adult		10:20 - 11:20 am n/a n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength and Balance - 
older adult		n/a 9:30 - 10:30 am n/an/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength circuit -
older adult		n/an/a10:20 - 11:20 am n/an/an/an/a
Yoga10:35 - 11:35 am 10:20 - 11:20 am11:50 am - 12:50 pm 10:20 -11:20 amn/an/an/a
Zumba®n/a 9:15 - 10:15 am n/a n/an/a n/a n/a 
Walter Baker Sports Centre - group fitness - June 29 to August 30
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult		9 - 10 amn/a 9 - 10 amn/a n/a n/a n/a 
Core conditioning - 
older adult		n/a n/a n/a 9 - 10 amn/a n/a n/a 
Strength TMC -
older adult		10 - 11 amn/a 10 - 11 amn/a n/a n/a n/a 
Yogan/a10 - 11 amn/a10 - 11 amn/an/an/a
Zumba®n/a 9 - 10 amn/a n/an/a n/a n/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.

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Closure

  • Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 24
    • All changerooms closed for maintenance.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - gymnasium sports - March 23 to June 26
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Kinderplayn/a n/a n/a n/a 10 - 11:30 am n/a n/a 

Play Free 

Drop-in sports are free on Saturdays for children and youth (aged 17 and under), and accompanying adults. See Play Free for more information. 

Drop-in schedule - squash

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.

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Closures

  • Tuesday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 24
    • Squash courts closed for maintenance.
    • All changerooms closed for maintenance.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - squash - March 23 to June 28
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Squash Courts 2, 3, 4, and 5 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 
Walter Baker Sports Centre - squash - June 29 to August 30
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Squash Courts 2, 3, 4, and 5 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 6:30 am - 8:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 8:30 am - 7:30 pm 

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

No reservations required.

Public skating will resume in Fall 2026. 

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.

Details about registration, including program types, dates, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, can be viewed at Register for courses and 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.

Amenities and features

  • Changerooms – gender-neutral
  • Changerooms – gender-specific
  • Washrooms – gender-specific
  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Pool lift
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Floor surfaces
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Passenger loading zone
  • Pool
  • Reception desks
  • Signage
  • Stairs
  • Telephone
  • Washrooms
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