Centrally located in downtown Ottawa, Jack Purcell Community Centre has an 18 metre warm water pool, which offers regular aquatic programming and specialized programs for individuals with disabilities. The facility also has a fully accessible weight room, five meeting rooms of various sizes and access to an adjacent school gym.
Jack Purcell offers a variety of programs for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and swimmers. Through a partnership with the Jack Purcell Recreation Association, children's and adult programs are also available to the Centretown community. These programs include: an after school program, children's camps, an adult fitness program, and adult art, dance, yoga, and sports programs.
Hours
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 required for Alternate Needs swim only.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate needs swim *Reservations required | 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon | n/a | 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon | 7:15 - 8:15 pm | 10 - 11 am, 11 am - noon | n/a | n/a |
| Lane swim | Noon - 1 pm, 4 - 5 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm, 4 - 5 pm | Noon - 1 pm | Noon - 1 pm, 4 - 5 pm | 1 - 2 pm Play Free | 1 - 2 pm |
| Aqua therapy | 1 - 2 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 1 - 2 pm | 1 - 2 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Chronic pain | 2 - 3 pm | 2 - 3 pm | 2 - 3 pm | 2 - 3 pm | 2 - 3 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Aquafit Lite | 3 - 4 pm, 5 - 6 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm, 5 - 6 pm | n/a | 3 - 4 pm, 5 - 6 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim | 6 - 7 pm | 10 - 11 am, 3 - 4 pm | 6 - 7 pm | 11 am - noon, 3 - 5 pm | 6 - 8 pm | 2 - 4 pm Play Free | 2 - 3 pm |
| Women’s only swim | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | 7 - 8 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public swim women’s only | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3 - 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.
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.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight and cardio room | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 7:30 am - 8 pm | 9 am - 5 pm | 9 am - 5 pm |
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.
Pool rentals - please contact the facility.
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-specific
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Water bottle/fountain
- Free public Wi-Fi
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Pool lift
- Elevator/Lift
- Entrance/Exit
- Floor surfaces
- Passenger loading zone
- Pool
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Stairs
- Telephone
- Washrooms