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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.

Notice

The pool lift is out of order until further notice.

Labour Day hours

Monday, September 7, 8 am to 5 pm 

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 - Labour Day weekend

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

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

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Walter Baker Sports Centre - all drop-ins - September 5 to 7
 Saturday, September 5Sunday, September 6Monday, September 7
Lane Swim 10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm 
Preschool Swim 10 am - 1 pm
Play Free		10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm 
Public Swim 1 - 4 pm 
Play Free		1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm 
Hot tub and steam room 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 10 am - 4 pm 
Aquafit n/a n/a n/a 
Weight and cardio room8 am - 8 pm 8 am - 8 pm 8 am - 5 pm 
Public skating 11:15 am - 12:05 pm, 
12:15 - 1:05 pm 
Play Free		11:15 am - 12:05 pm,
12:15 - 1:05 pm 		n/a 
 Squash courts 2, 3, 4, and 5 8 am - 8 pm 8 am - 8 pm 8 am - 4:30 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 - 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.

Reserve a spot at Walter Baker Sports Centre

Closures

The pool lift is out of order until further notice.

Schedule change

  • Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
    • See Labour Day weekend schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - swim and aquafitness - August 31 to December 18
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane Swim9:30 - 10:45 am, 
11:45 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		7:30 - 9:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		9:30 - 10:45 am, 
11:45 am - 1 pm		7:30 - 9:30 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		9:30 - 10:45 am, 
11:45 am - 1 pm, 
7:30 - 9 pm		Noon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pm
Half Lane Swim7:30 - 9:30 am, 
10:45 - 11:45 am		9:30 - 11:30 am7:30 - 9:30 am, 
10:45 - 11:45 am, 
7:30 - 9 pm		9:30 - 11:30 am7:30 - 9:30 am, 
10:45 - 11:45 am		n/an/a
Public Swimn/an/a6 - 7:30 pmn/a6 - 7:30 pm1 - 4 pm 
Play Free		1 - 4 pm 
Preschool Swim8:30 - 10 amn/a8:30 - 10 amn/a8:30 - 10 amNoon - 1 pm 
Play Free		Noon - 1 pm
Aquafit general - Deep 
*Reservations required		9:30 - 10:30 am8:30 - 9:30 am9:30 - 10:30 am8:30 - 9:30 am9:30 - 10:30 amn/an/a
Aquafit general - Shallow 
*Reservations required		7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30am 		1 - 2 pm7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am		1 - 2 pm7:30 - 8:30 am, 
8:30 - 9:30 am		n/an/a
Aquafit Lite 
*Reservations required		10:45 - 11:45 am, 
1 - 2 pm		9:30 - 10:30 am10:45 - 11:45 am, 
1 - 2 pm		9:30 - 10:30 am10:45 - 11:45 am, 
1 - 2 pm		n/an/a
Hot tub and Steam Room7:30 am - 2 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		7:30 am - 2 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		7:30 am - 2 pm, 
6 - 9 pm		7:30 am - 2 pm, 
8 - 9 pm		7:30 am - 2 pm, 
6 - 9 pm		Noon - 4 pmNoon - 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.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
    • See Labour Day weekend schedule.
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

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
    • See Labour Day weekend schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - group fitness - August 31 to December 18
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Cardio and strength - 
older adult		9:15 - 10:15 amn/a 9:15 - 10:15 amn/a n/a n/a n/a 
Cardio and strength - older adult lite 9:30 - 10:30 amn/a 9:30 - 10:30 am9:30 - 10:30 amn/a n/a n/a 
Core conditioningn/a n/a n/a 9:15 - 10:15 amn/a n/a n/a 
Strength TMC -
older adult		10:20 - 11:20 am n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength Circuit - older adult n/a n/a 10:20 - 11:20 amn/a n/a n/a n/a 
Strength and Balance - older adult n/a 9:30 - 10:30 amn/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 
Yoga10:35 - 11:35 am10:20 - 11:20 am11:50 am - 12:50 pm10:20 - 11:20 am11:50 am - 12:50 pmn/an/a
Zumba®n/a 9:15 - 10:15 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

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
    • See Labour Day weekend schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - gymnasium sports - September 4 to December 18
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Kinderplayn/an/an/an/a10 - 11:30 amn/an/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

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
    • See Labour Day weekend schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - squash - August 31 to December 18
 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.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, September 5 to Monday, September 7
    • See Labour Day weekend schedule.
Walter Baker Sports Centre - skating - September 4 to December 18 
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Public skatingn/an/an/an/a7:15 - 8:05 pm11:15 am - 12:05 pm, 
12:15 - 1:05 pm 
Play Free		11:15 am - 12:05 pm, 
12:15 - 1:05 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.

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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