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The outdoor pool season will run from June 25th to August 27th, 2010
 

OUTDOOR AQUATIC AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

SUMMER 2010

Wading pools, Splash Pads, Beaches,

Outdoor Pools, Youth on the Move

INSTALLATIONS AQUATIQUES EXTÉRIEURES (piscines) :

OUTDOOR AQUATIC FACILITIES (Deep Pools):

There are 9 outdoor pools in the City of Ottawa, some offering learn to swim programs for all ages.

In Blackburn Hamlet: Bearbrook, 2679 Innes Rd., June 5th,September 6th,613-824-8300

For more information, please visit: http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/facilities/pools_en.html

WADING POOLS:

The wading pool season will run from June 25th to August 27th, 2010, with staggered start dates, which will extend the season by one week.

A-Start Pools: June 25th - August 20th

B-Start Pools: July 2nd - August 27th

Approximate swimming hours will be 11:00 am to 6:00 pm in July and 11:00 am to 5:00 pm in August and on weekends (weather permitting). For a specific list of swimming hours, please visit:
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/seasonal/ss/wading_pools/info_en.html

***This year Seasonal Recreation will launch a pilot project to offer later swimming hours at 6 pools, Champlain, Chaudière, Elizabeth Manley, Frank Ryan, Heron and St. Paul’s. The swimming hours will be 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August.

 
Special Events: The City of Ottawa’s wading pools will host 54 free special events from July 8 to August 18, 2010. Each event will feature a low-cost barbecue, arts and crafts, games and prizes.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/seasonal/ss/wading_pools/events_en.html