Make a splash this summer at the RA’s outdoor pool!
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Dive into our large, heated L-shaped pool—perfect for swimming laps, showing off your diving skills, or just floating the day away (it’s 25m long, 3.5 ft deep at the shallow end, and a whopping 16.5 ft at the deep end!). Got little ones or just starting out? Our cozy 14m teaching pool with a friendly 3.5 ft depth is ideal for learning and playing.
Our awesome aquatics crew brings the energy and keeps everything running smoothly, so you can focus on fun in the sun. With plenty of lounge chairs, shady awnings, and picnic tables on our spacious pool deck, the RA outdoor pool is your go-to summer hangout for family fun and soaking up Ottawa’s sunshine! |
2026 Pool Passes
DAY PASS Available now!
Pool passes are included in LifeFIT/GroupFIT Memberships and Passes.
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AquaFIT
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Our pool season is short but sweet. On those summer hot days, dive into an AquaFIT class in the RA’s outdoor pool. No experience required and we offer exercises in both the shallow end and the deep end of the pool so you don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer to join in. Leave our aqua playground feeling cool and energised! This multi-level workout offers both cardiovascular and muscle conditioning using the water as gentle resistance. AquaFIT is designed to enhance your muscle and joint movement, capacity for strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility. It’s a fabulous workout for all levels of participation, particularly for participants seeking an exercise program that will help relieve the painful symptoms of chronic pain syndrome, arthritis chronic fatigue, fibromaylgia, etc. Minimum age of 13 years.
MONDAY: 5:30-6:20PM WEDNESDAY: 5:00-5:50PM SATURDAY: 12:30-1:20PM Fee per class: $8.70 + $0.83 FRF* + $1.24 HST = $10.77 |
Please contact Debbi Neill, Coordinator, Fitness Services at [email protected] if you have any question regarding the AquaFIT classes or your LifeFIT/GroupFIT membership.
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*A 9.5% Facility Renewal Fee is applied.
Important Information
General Pool Rules
- Proper swim attire is required.
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
- Glass or breakable items are NOT permitted.
- Alcohol is NOT permitted.
- Non-toilet trained individuals must wear water resistant swimwear to prevent contamination of the pool. Cloth or disposable diapers are not accepted.
- Persons with open cuts, sores, bandages, are NOT permitted in the pool.
- Animals are not allowed in pool area, with the exception of guide dogs.
- Due to limited numbers of loungers, they are available on a first come first serve basis. If you’re not using a lounger, please leave it free for someone else to use.
Supervision Ratios
The ratios below outline the number of children that one person over the age of 14 is able to supervise at one time.
Age |
Admission Requirement |
Supervision |
Parent/Guardian: Child Ratio |
Bracelet |
7 & Under |
Always accompanied by a guardian aged 14 or older |
Parent/guardian must be actively participating in water & within arms reach at all times |
1:2 |
Orange |
8 - 10 Years (Did not pass facility swim test) |
Always accompanied by a guardian aged 14 or older |
Parent/guardian must be actively participating in water & within arms reach at all times |
1:4 |
Orange |
8 - 10 Years (Passed facility swim test) |
No supervision required, but recommended |
It is recommended that parent/guardian be in close proximity in order to ensure safest environment possible |
Recommended 1:8 |
Green |
11 & Older |
No supervision required |
No supervision required |
N/A |
Green |
Swim Safety & Admission Requirements
Swim Test: A swim test may be administered by the Lifeguards when swimming ability is in question. In order to access the large pool unaccompanied, the candidate must swim 25m of the pool without touching the bottom or sides of the pool and must be comfortable putting their face in the water. Lifeguards have the discretion to revoke access to the large pool if results of the swim test pose a safety risk.
High Risk Participants: High risk participants are defined as those who have medical conditions or illness that may put them at risk in an aquatic environment and those who are unable to control behaviour and impulses require direct supervision at the aquatic facility. High risk participants require a parent/ guardian ratio of 1:1
Serious Medical Conditions: Any person with a serious medical condition should be accompanied by a person who is knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
High Risk Participants: High risk participants are defined as those who have medical conditions or illness that may put them at risk in an aquatic environment and those who are unable to control behaviour and impulses require direct supervision at the aquatic facility. High risk participants require a parent/ guardian ratio of 1:1
Serious Medical Conditions: Any person with a serious medical condition should be accompanied by a person who is knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
Terms & Conditions
- No refunds. Credits will be given for on-line bookings cancelled at least 48 hours prior to your reservation.
- All fees apply to RA members and non-members.
- Please check the pool schedule to see which pools (large or small) are available for open swim times.
Inclement Weather
If the weather forecasts suggest the possibility of inclement weather, our operational schedule may change. RA management may delay the pool’s opening, close the pool early, or make other changes to the posted pool schedule when member and guest safety or other operational concerns make it necessary to do so.
In the event of visible lightening or audible thunder all pool guests will be cleared from the water as a safety measure. The pools will remain closed for 30 minutes after the last sounding of thunder and/or visual observation of lightning.
The pools will not be closed during light to mild rain. The pools will be cleared any time sufficient rainfall is occurring to obscure the bottom of the pool which results in an unsafe swimming environment. Pools will remain closed until visibility to the bottom of the pool reaches a safe level.
In the event of visible lightening or audible thunder all pool guests will be cleared from the water as a safety measure. The pools will remain closed for 30 minutes after the last sounding of thunder and/or visual observation of lightning.
The pools will not be closed during light to mild rain. The pools will be cleared any time sufficient rainfall is occurring to obscure the bottom of the pool which results in an unsafe swimming environment. Pools will remain closed until visibility to the bottom of the pool reaches a safe level.
How to Access the RA Outdoor Pool
Park in the RA's WEST parking lot (Closest to Bronson Avenue) and use the main entrance at the West Wing. Enter through the sliding glass doors (in front of the temporary white structure), walk straight ahead, directly through the lobby (towards the stairwell) and down the hall to the left. Continue around the corner to the right and up the steps at your left out to the pool enclosure.
NOTE ABOUT POOL ACCESSIBILITY: The RA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. However, due to the limitations of the RA’s outdoor pool facility, accessibility issues may arise. Please contact the pool staff at (613) 733-5100 prior to booking to confirm whether we can meet your expectations.
NOTE ABOUT POOL ACCESSIBILITY: The RA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that its policies, practices and procedures are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity. However, due to the limitations of the RA’s outdoor pool facility, accessibility issues may arise. Please contact the pool staff at (613) 733-5100 prior to booking to confirm whether we can meet your expectations.
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Pool Schedule
RA OUTDOOR POOL 613-733-5100 (ext. 5)
Swim times on the following calendar are open to the general public. Pools are reserved for lessons and RA camp swim at all other times.
Please note pool schedule is subject to change.
Open Swim: An unstructured swim time open to all ages. All children 11 years and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult. Swim safety & admission requirements apply.
Lane Swim: Minimum age of 13 years. Continuous lap swimming (must demonstrate their ability to swim 25M uninterrupted). Please note: Individuals participating in the 6am Lane Swim must come ready to enter the pool.
Open Swim: An unstructured swim time open to all ages. All children 11 years and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult. Swim safety & admission requirements apply.
Lane Swim: Minimum age of 13 years. Continuous lap swimming (must demonstrate their ability to swim 25M uninterrupted). Please note: Individuals participating in the 6am Lane Swim must come ready to enter the pool.
