[2026-07-18] General Burns Pool | City of Ottawa (archived)

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Summer 2026

Regular season, June 25 to August 31

Location and contact

107 Chesterton Drive

Ottawa ON K2E 5T6

Tel: 613-225-7970

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 Pool - swimming - June 25 to August 9
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lane swim	8 – 9 am, Noon - 1 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm	8 – 9 am, Noon - 1 pm	Noon - 1 pm, 4:30 - 5:30 pm	8 – 9 am, Noon - 1 pm	10:30 am - 12:30 pm Play Free	10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Public swim	1 - 4:30 pm, 6 - 8 pm	1 - 4:30 pm, 5:30 - 7 pm	1 - 4:30 pm, 6 - 8 pm	1 - 4:30 pm, 5:30 - 7 pm	1 - 4:30 pm, 6 - 8 pm	12:30 - 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.

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.

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