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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.

Civic Holiday

Monday, August 3, closed

Closure

The diving board is closed until further notice.

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
Ray Friel Recreation Complex, a modern beige building with large glass windows and a landscaped roundabout with a tree.

Drop-in schedule - Civic Holiday weekend

August 1 to 3

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

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

Ray Friel Recreation Complex - all drop-ins
 Saturday, August 1Sunday, August 2Monday, August 3
Lane swim9 - 11 am 
Play Free
9 - 11 amn/a
Public swim11 am - 1 pm 
Play Free
11 am - 1 pmn/a
Wave swim1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pmn/a
Preschool swim9 - 11 am 
Play Free
9 - 11 amn/a
Cardio and strengthn/a10:15 - 11:10 am n/a
Indoor cycling9:15 - 10:10 amn/an/a
Sport conditioning9 - 10 amn/an/a
Yoga10:15 - 11:10 am n/an/a
Public Skating12:15 - 1:50 pm 
Play Free
3 - 4:50 pmn/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 - 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 changes

  • Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
    • See Civic Holiday weekend schedule.
  • Monday, August 3
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - swim and aquafitness - June 22 to August 30
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim6 - 7:30 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
6 - 7:30 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm
6 - 7:30 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
6 - 7:30 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm
6 - 7:30 am, 
Noon - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm
7:30 - 11 am
Play Free
9 - 11 am
Public swim6:30 - 8 pmn/a6:30 - 8 pmn/an/a11 am - 1 pm 
Play Free
11 am - 1 pm
Wave swim2 - 5 pm2 - 4 pm2 - 5 pm2 - 4 pm2 - 5 pm, 
6 - 8 pm
1 - 5 pm1 - 5 pm
Preschool swimNoon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pm9 - 11 am9 - 11 am
Aquafit7:35 - 8:30 am, 
8:35 - 9:30 am
7:35 - 8:30 am, 
8:35 - 9:30 am
7:35 - 8:30 am, 
8:35 - 9:30 am
7:35 - 8:30 am, 
8:35 - 9:30 am
7:35 - 8:30 am, 
8:35 - 9:30 am
n/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 changes

  • Monday, August 3
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - weight and cardio room
 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 changes

  • Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
    • See Civic Holiday weekend schedule.
  • Monday, August 3
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - group fitness - June 22 to August 30
 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 11:30 am - 12:30 pmn/a n/a 
Strength and balance - older adult 2 - 2:55 pmn/a 2:15 - 3:10 pmn/a 2:15 - 2:55 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

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
    • See Civic Holiday weekend schedule.
  • Monday, August 3
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - skating - June 22 to August 30
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Public Skating n/an/an/an/an/a12:15 - 2:05 pm 
Play Free
3 - 4:50 pm
Pick-up hockey 18+ 
*Reservations required
Noon - 1:20 pmNoon - 1:20 pmNoon - 1:20 pmNoon - 1:20 pmNoon - 1:20 pmn/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.

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.

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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