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Free family swimming this weekend in Ottawa
This weekend's official Saturday Play Free public, leisure, preschool and verified lane swimming sessions.
Free for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Preschool sessions have their own age limits. Lane swimming is a continuous workout for ages 8+; swimmers aged 8–10 must first pass the facility swim test. Wave sessions are excluded. Confirm rules and cancellations before leaving.
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Official Play Free family swimming sessions this weekend. Confirm eligibility and current facility notices before leaving.
Saturday, November 148:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Play Free preschool swimming — François Dupuis Recreation Centre
Free Saturday preschool swimming for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian. A responsible person aged 14 or older must supervise in the water, with no more than two children per guardian. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
François Dupuis Recreation Centre2263 Portobello BoulevardGoogle MapsFree for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian.
Saturday, November 148:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Play Free swimming — Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Richcraft Recreation Complex-Kanata4101 Innovation DriveGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
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Saturday, November 14
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.FreeAges 0–17Drop-inIndoorFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Official details for this sessionCity of Ottawa · Checked Friday, October 2
Saturday, November 149:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Play Free preschool swimming — Nepean Sportsplex
Free Saturday preschool swimming for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian. A responsible person aged 14 or older must supervise in the water, with no more than two children per guardian. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Nepean Sportsplex1701 Woodroffe AvenueGoogle MapsFree for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian.
Saturday, November 1411:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Play Free swimming — Nepean Sportsplex
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Nepean Sportsplex1701 Woodroffe AvenueGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Play Free swimming — Canterbury Recreation Complex
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Canterbury Recreation Complex2185 Arch StreetGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Play Free preschool swimming — Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool
Free Saturday preschool swimming for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian. A responsible person aged 14 or older must supervise in the water, with no more than two children per guardian. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool1300 Kitchener AvenueGoogle MapsFree for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Play Free swimming — François Dupuis Recreation Centre
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
François Dupuis Recreation Centre2263 Portobello BoulevardGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Play Free swimming — Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool70 Aird PlaceGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Play Free swimming — Lowertown Community Centre and Pool
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Lowertown Community Centre and Pool40 Cobourg StreetGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Play Free swimming — Ray Friel Recreation Complex
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Ray Friel Recreation Complex1585 Tenth Line RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Play Free swimming — Splash Wave Pool
Free Saturday public swimming for children and youth aged 17 and under and accompanying adults. Wave swim is not included. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Splash Wave Pool2040 Ogilvie RoadGoogle MapsFree for ages 17 and under and accompanying adults; wave swim excluded.
Saturday, November 1412:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Play Free preschool swimming — Walter Baker Sports Centre
Free Saturday preschool swimming for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian. A responsible person aged 14 or older must supervise in the water, with no more than two children per guardian. Schedules can change; confirm with the facility before leaving.
Walter Baker Sports Centre100 Malvern DriveGoogle MapsFree for children aged 5 and under and their accompanying guardian.
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