City of Ottawa Recreation Updates

 

Recreation and cultural facilities are closed

Following the Province of Ontario modified Stage Two restrictions, the City is temporarily closing its recreation and cultural facilities, including recreation complexes, community centres, arenas, swimming pools, theatres, galleries and museums. Closures take effect on Wednesday, January 5 and will last at least 21 days, based on the Omicron situation at that time. As the result of the temporary closures, the following recreation and cultural programs will temporarily suspend operations: All reserved recreation drop-in activities – including indoor skating, swimming (public and lane swims), cardio-weight rooms, sports activities – team play and training, and indoor fitness classes Learn to swim programs Inclusive recreation programs Select cultural programs that operated by reservation only at Nepean Visual Arts Centre and Shenkman Arts Centre The start of Winter 2022 registered programs has been delayed. The City will provide more information on a new start date when facilities and activities are able to resume.

Swims for Persons with a Disability

Bob MacQuarrie and Nepean Sportsplex will once again run Swims for Persons with a Disability.  Clients are required to proof of vaccination and written documentation upon check-in at the facility, indicating the requirement for physical therapy in a swimming pool from a regulated health professional to be granted admission. The schedules have been added to the front desk booking system found on facility pages, effective January 5th.

Outdoor recreation continues

Outdoor recreation amenities – Outdoor refrigerated rinks such as the Rink of Dreams, located at City Hall, will continue with their capacity limit based on the number of individuals who can maintain a physical distancing of two metres. The capacity limit is posted on site. Other outdoor community rinks and high traffic areas at sledding hills and trails will continue with capacity restrictions of 25 persons. Smaller puddle rinks capacity will be further reduced to allow proper physical distancing of two metres. The Mooney's Bay Ski Centre at Terry Fox Athletic Facility will operate with restrictions.

Virtual recreation and cultural programs

Residents can still sign up for many virtual recreation and arts offerings from arts, fitness, music and culinary courses. Visit ottawa.ca/virtualprograms for the list of available courses and registration.