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
- Wednesday, July 1, closed
Hours
Notifications
Pickleball can now be found in the gymnasium sports schedule.
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 change
- Wednesday, July 1
- The facility is closed and all programs 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 |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane swim | 6:30 - 9 am, 3 - 4 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 9 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 9 am, 3 - 4 pm, 8 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 9 am, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, 9 - 10 pm | 6:30 - 9 am, 3 - 4 pm, 7 - 10 pm | 3 - 4:30 pm Play Free | 3 - 4:30 pm |
| Public swim | 12:30 - 2 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm, 7 - 9 pm | 12:30 - 2 pm, 4 - 7 pm | Noon - 3 pm Play Free | Noon - 3 pm |
| 50+ Swim | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 50+ Vitality | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a | 11:30 am - 12:30 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.
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 change
- Wednesday, July 1
- The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
| 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 |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | 5 - 8 pm | n/a | 5 - 6 pm | 5 - 8 pm | n/a | 12:30 - 2:30 pm Play Free | Noon - 2 pm |
| Open gym | 8 - 10 pm | 8 - 10 pm | n/a | 8 - 10 pm | 5 - 6:45 pm | 2:30 - 4:30 pm, 7 - 9 pm Play Free | 2 - 5 pm, 7:30 - 8:30 pm |
| Open gym - family | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Play Free | n/a |
| Pickleball *Reservations required. | n/a | 5:30 -7:30 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 - 7 pm Play Free | 9 am - noon |
| Volleyball | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 - 7:15 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.
Details about registration, including program types, dates, payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, can be viewed at Register for courses and camps.
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