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November 2026
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Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Pinecrest Recreation Complex)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from 12:30 to 1:45 pm, with no reservation needed. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Nepean Sportsplex)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Nepean Sportsplex on Woodroffe Avenue. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Minto Recreation Complex, Barrhaven)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists Play Free public swims on Saturdays from 2:30 to 5:30 pm and again from 7 to 9 pm. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Lowertown Community Centre and Pool)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 23) lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from noon to 3 pm at this pool a short walk from the ByWard Market. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from noon to 1 pm; wave swim sessions are not included in the free offer. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Jack Purcell Community Centre, Centretown)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from 2 to 4 pm at this downtown pool near Elgin Street. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (François Dupuis Recreation Centre, Orléans)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists Play Free swims on Saturdays from noon to 2:55 pm in the therapeutic pool and from 1 to 2:55 pm in the 25 metre pool. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Deborah Anne Kirwan Pool, Riverview)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from 1 to 3 pm at this neighbourhood pool on Kitchener Avenue. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn, Stittsville)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists the Play Free public swim with the slide on Saturdays from 1:30 to 4 pm. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Canterbury Recreation Complex)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule lists the Play Free leisure swim on Saturdays from noon to 3 pm at the Canterbury Recreation Complex in Alta Vista. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Brewer Pool, Old Ottawa South)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 21) lists the Play Free public swim on Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Brewer Pool, next to Brewer Park. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.
Free Saturday Family Swim, 17 and Under (Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, Orléans)
Through the City of Ottawa's Play Free program, drop-in public swims on Saturdays are free for children and youth aged 17 and under and the adults who come with them. The fall 2026 schedule (to December 20) lists Play Free swims on Saturdays from 1:30 to 4 pm in the 25 metre pool and from 2:30 to 4 pm in the therapeutic pool. Schedules can change, so check the pool page before you go.