Recreation Facility Infrastructure Standards and Strategy

50m pool swimming is non-existent in our Capital City in the summer time.

Ottawa's only municipal 50m pool is not available for 50m lap / training swimming from may 1st to Sept. 15. This is absurd!

Many centres are too large and impersonal and not well suited to the needs of local communities whose needs are often more basic.

Varied/diverse facilities to encourage Ottawa-ans on the go

I'd be interested in facilities and classes that accommodate Ottawa residents' varied schedules, and maybe even encourage them to take up new sports. I've always thought stuff like yoga and parkour looked cool, but have either been to busy to take a class or haven't had facilities to try safely. Weight-training facilities are always a plus, too.

More smaller centers

Many of us in the downtown core do not own a car. Rather than large centres in single locations, can we have more smaller centers that are accessible (Plant Bath is a good example)

Indoor soccer fields

A permanent indoor lacrosse concrete pad is needed for Nepean for year round training

Saltwater Pool at Lincoln Fields

We would LOVE easy access to a City pool. There are none in our neighborhood. Acora Village and apartment building pools are private. Dovercourt is small and far, the Nepean Sportsplex is even further (and too big/intimidating), and the Y pool is too small to get in decent laps. There is nothing like Plant Bath, which is ideal - a baby area, a hot tub, a large area for recreational and lap swimming with spacious shallow and deep ends -and located within a community centre. But have saltwater like Alymer where I won't have to cut my hair off if I forget my bathing cap.

Art work that is favorable to minorities/lgbt/disabilities etc.

An International standard Velodrome

Others have noted that Ottawa has the largest number of cyclists in Canada, so Ottawa needs a world-class beautiful Velodrome that includes many other sports and fitness activities from which the local and area community can also benefit. The town of Milton has a velodrome, why not the City of Ottawa? Instead of building yet more samey smaller sports halls and squishy domes, lets build one magnificent World Class centre. Facilities at Milton include: Indoor Cycling Track capable of hosting international Cycling events such as Olympic, Paralympic and elite world championships, plus a packed calendar of athlete training and cycling coaching at every level, an Infield used for Gymnasium Courts - Volleyball, Basketball etc., Event Space, Indoor Walking / Running Track (with great views), Fitness Centre, Bike Storage, Meeting Rooms, Hub for National Cycling Centre and Canadian Sport Institute. Below is a link to 360 views of the magnificent facility in Milton and a description of the running track to give an idea of one of the fitness benefits to the local community in a building like this, in addition to cycling. Mattamy was a big sponsor of this project, perhpas we have other sponsors that may become available in this area. Ottawa needs a world class building (to include a velodrome) like this. http://www.mattamynationalcyclingcentre.ca/en/the-centre/The-Centre.asp Operating Hours of walking/Running Track: Daily from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Our 300-metre track offers an ideal venue for engaging in one of the easiest ways to stay active; just 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging each day may help improve your mental and physical health. Complete 3.3 laps for 1 km. The track features: • Spectacular views of the scenic Niagara Escarpment • Bird's-eye view of the action on the gymnasium courts and the cycling track below • Optimum comfort with natural light and heating/cooling for all seasons • Structured programs, such as strollerfit and walking/running programs

We need a second big gym at Plant Rec Centre. The noon-time, older-adult gym classes get moved, in summer, to a gym that is WAY too small.

Or else, move the summer camp (that uses the big gym in July and August) into another facility, such as a community centre. I would also add that I don't like the "dancersize"/ salsa classes and prefer the regular aerobics and strength building. We could also use a bit more parking at Plant Rec.