Walter Baker Sports Centre - Barrhaven, Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 16.859 W 075° 45.721
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The Walter Baker Sports Centre located in the heart of Barrhaven on Malvern Drive off Greenbank Road.
Waymark Code: WMKB54
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/13/2014
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Walter Baker Sports Centre
Officially opened October 4, 1980 as the South Nepean Centre. Renamed in November 24, 1983 to the Walter Baker Sports Centre in honour of the MP for Nepean/Carleton. In October 25, 1992 mayor Ben Franklin re-opened the facility after major renovations in 1991 and 1992. In 1999 John McCrae High School was built adjoining the facility. The structure also houses the Ruth E. Dickinson Branch of the Ottawa Public Library.
Facilities
Two full-size hockey arenas with spectator seating
Lap Training Pool 25 m x 18 m
Diving Pool 18 m x 12 m
Teaching Pool 18 m x 9.3 m
Kiddie Whale Pool 10 m x 5 m
Hot Tub/Whirlpool 4.6 m x 3.7 m
Waterslide 46 m
Steam room
Weight Room/Cardio Room (two separate rooms)
Aerobic Studios
Four air conditioned squash courts available for booking.
Hall Rentals: Rent a room, gym or pool for special events.
Themed Aquatic Birthday Party packages
Customer Service desk offers information and registration services.
Monday to Friday: 6:30 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday and Sundays: 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
Type of community center: Sports Centre with Hall rentals
Address:
100 Malvern Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J 2G5
Website: [Web Link]
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