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Plant Recreation Centre

Formerly known as the Plant Bath, this historic building located in the heart of Centretown West, underwent extensive renovations and re-opened in 2004.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 11 am to 4 pm
  • Monday, October 12, closed

Hours

Sunday : 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
Monday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday : 8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday : 6:45 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday : 7:45 am - 7:00 pm

Location and contact

930 Somerset Street West
Ottawa ON K1R 6R9

Virtual Tour

Rentals:

Email
Plant@ottawa.ca
Tel: 613-232-3000
Fax: 613-232-6015
Plant Recreation Centre

Drop-in schedule - Thanksgiving weekend

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

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

Plant Recreation Centre - all drop-ins - October 10 to 12
 Saturday, October 10Sunday, October 11Monday, October 12
Lane swim Noon - 1:30 pmNoon - 1:30 pmn/a
Lane swim - reduced capacity  11 am - noon11 am - noonn/a
Public swim  1:30 - 4 pm 1:30 - 4 pmn/a
Public swim - leisure pool only  n/an/an/a
Hot tub and steam room11 am - 4 pm11 am - 4 pmn/a
Aquafit11 am - noon11 am - noonn/a
Weight and cardio room  11 am - 4 pm11 am - 4 pmn/a
Strength n/a11 am - noonn/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.

Play free, additional details, descriptions, fees and cancellation information.

Reservations are not required.

Schedule changes

  • Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
    • See Thanksgiving weekend schedule.
  • Monday, October 12
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Plant Recreation Centre - swim and aquafitness - September 8 to November 29
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Lane swim7 - 9 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 5 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm 		7 - 9 am, 
10:30 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 5 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm 		7 - 9 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 5 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm 

10:30 am - 1 pm, 
3 - 5 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm

 

7 - 9 am, 
11:30 am - 1 pm, 
2 - 6 pm, 
8 - 9:30 pm 		12 - 1:30 pm, 
6 - 7 pm 
Play Free		Noon - 1:30 pm, 
4 - 5:30 pm 
Lane swim - reduced capacity 9 - 11:30 am, 
1 - 3 pm		9 - 10:30 am, 
1 - 2 pm		9 - 11:30 am, 
1 - 3 pm, 
7:30 - 8:30 pm 		9 - 10:30 am, 
1 - 3 pm 		9 - 11:30 am, 
1 - 2 pm 		n/an/a
Public swim n/a6 - 7:30 pm n/a

1 - 2 pm

 

1 - 2 pm, 
6 - 8 pm

 

1:30 - 4 pm 
Play Free		1:30 - 4 pm
Public swim - leisure pool only 10:30 am - 1 pm, 
4 - 5 pm 		10:30 am - 1 pm, 
4 - 5 pm 		10:30 am - 1 pm, 
4 - 5 pm 		10:30 am - 1 pm, 
4 - 5 pm 		10:30 am - 1 pm, 
4 - 6 pm 		n/an/a
Aquafit - General9 - 10 am, 
10 - 11 am, 
5 - 6 pm 		9 - 10 am, 
7:30 - 8:30 pm 		9 - 10 am, 
10 - 11 am, 
5 - 6 pm 		9 - 10 am, 
7:30 - 8:30 pm 		9 - 10 am, 
10 -11 am 		9 - 10 am 10 - 11 am 
Hot tub and Steam Room7 am - 5 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm 		7 am - 5 pm, 
6 - 7:30 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm		7 am - 5 pm, 
7:30 - 9:30 pm 		9 am - 5 pm, 
8:30 - 9:30 pm 		7 am - 9:30 pm Noon - 4 pm, 
6 - 7 pm 		Noon - 5:30 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 - 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, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
    • See Thanksgiving weekend schedule.
  • Monday, October 12
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Plant Recreation Centre - weight and cardio room - September 8 to November 29
 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Weight and cardio room  6:45 am - 9:30 pm 6:45 am - 9:30 pm 6:45 am - 9:30 pm 8:30 am - 9:30 pm 6:45 am - 9:30 pm 8 am - 7 pm 8 am - 5:30 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, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
    • See Thanksgiving weekend schedule.
  • Monday, October 12
    • The facility is closed and all programs cancelled.
Plant Recreation Centre - group fitness - September 8 to November 29
 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 
Balance and strengthNoon - 1 pmn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Cardio and strength n/an/a5:30 - 6:30 pmn/an/an/an/a
Core conditioning n/aNoon - 1 pmn/an/an/an/an/a
HIIT 5:30 - 6:30 pmn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Strength n/an/aNoon - 1 pmNoon - 1 pmn/an/a8:45 - 9:45 am 
Zumba® Toningn/a5:30 - 6:30 pmn/an/a5:30 - 6:30 pmn/an/a
Yogan/an/an/a5:30 - 6:30 pmn/an/an/a

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

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

  • Water bottle/fountain
  • Free public Wi-Fi
  • On site parking
  • Steam room

Accessibility features

  • Change rooms
  • Pool lift
  • Entrance/Exit
  • Interior
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Signage
  • Washrooms
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