Eva James Memorial Centre is a bright, modern building offering a variety of recreation programs for all ages. Programs include fitness, sports, dance, preschool play, and arts. This facility is an ideal rental opportunity for your meeting or gathering.
Schedule changes
- Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 9 am to 4:30 pm
- Monday, October 12, closed
Hours
Drop-in schedule - Thanksgiving weekend
The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Reserve a spot at Eva James Memorial Community Centre
Please note: Family drop-ins - Up to two related adults with their child(ren) all living at the same address. Children must be six to 17 years. Active participation required for all.
| Saturday, October 10 | Sunday, October 11 | Monday, October 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton - adult (18+ years) | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family (6+ years) | 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 - 11:30 am Play Free | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay (1 to 5 years old) | n/a | 9:15 - 10:15 am | n/a |
| Open gym - family (6+ years) | 3:15 - 4:15 pm Play Free | 3:15 - 4:15 pm | n/a |
| Open gym - preschool (4 to 6 years old) | n/a | 2 – 3 pm | n/a |
| Pickleball - adult (18+ years) | 1 - 2 pm, 2 - 3 pm | 10:45 - 11:45 am, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | n/a |
| Pickleball - family (6+ years) | n/a | 12:45 - 1:45 pm | 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. Reservations are not required for swim programs at this location.
Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information.
Schedule changes
- Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
- See Thanksgiving weekend schedule.
- Monday, October 12
- The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton - adult (18+ years) | 4:45 – 5:45 pm | 7 – 8 pm, 8 – 9 pm | n/a | 3 – 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family (6+ years) | n/a | 6 – 7 pm | n/a | 4 – 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 – 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 – 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay (1 to 5 years old) | n/a | 10:30 – 11:30 am | n/a | n/a | 9:30 – 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 – 7:20 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | 4:45 – 5:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 – 7:20 pm | n/a | 10:35 – 11:35 am Play Free | n/a |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton - adult (18+ years) | 4:45 – 5:45 pm | 7 – 8 pm, 8 – 9 pm | n/a | 3 – 4 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - family (6+ years) | n/a | 6 – 7 pm | n/a | 4 – 5 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Badminton - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 – 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pickleball - adult (18+ years) | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | 2:10 – 3:10 pm | n/a | 10:10 – 11:10 am | 1 – 2 pm, 2 – 3 pm | 11:55 am – 12:55 pm, 1 – 2 pm | 9 – 10 am, 10 – 11 am |
| Pickleball - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 11:55 am – 12:55 pm Play Free | n/a |
| Basketball - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5:15 – 6:15 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kinderplay (1 to 5 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 9:30 – 10:30 am | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - child (7 to 12 years old) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 – 7:20 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - youth (13 to 17 years old) | n/a | 4:45 – 5:45 pm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Open gym - family (6+ years) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 6:20 – 7:20 pm | n/a | 10:35 – 11:35 am Play Free | 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.
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.
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
- Washrooms – gender-specific
- Water bottle/fountain
- Basketball courts
- Free parking
- On site parking
Accessibility features
- Change rooms
- Entrance/Exit
- Parking
- Passenger loading zone
- Reception desks
- Signage
- Telephone
- Washrooms