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Nepean Sportsplex (couple trip)

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How Couple-Friendly is Nepean Sportsplex?

80%Couple-Friendly
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What makes it 80% Couple-Friendly: Couples can skate hand-in-hand, browse the Foyer Gallery, walk the outdoor fitness trail and relax over coffee on site; the busy sports-center setting feels practical, not intimate, limiting romance.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 2,738 reviews)

Positives:

  • Free parking: Complimentary parking in front and rear lots adds value to your visit.
  • All-weather facilities: Indoor rinks, gallery and café keep you entertained regardless of weather.

Challenges:

  • Peak-time crowds: Weekend and evening skate sessions fill quickly—plan for off-peak hours.
  • Rental wait times: Expect lines at the skate rental desk during busy periods; bring your own skates if you can.
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What is Nepean Sportsplex?

  • A city-run multi-purpose sports and recreation complex in Ottawa’s west end
  • Incorporating three NHL-sized ice rinks, a 50 m Olympic-length pool, a leisure pool with water slide, squash courts, gymnasiums and a fully equipped fitness centre
  • Featuring gallery and meeting spaces, café amenities and adjacent outdoor sports fields within a single integrated facility

What is so special about Nepean Sportsplex for couple trip?

  1. Glide together on one of three public skating rinks
  2. Explore free rotating art exhibits in the glass-walled Foyer Gallery
  3. Walk the scenic paved fitness trail behind the Sportsplex
  4. Relax with coffee and free Wi-Fi at the Maple Café

Recommended visit duration: 1.5-3 hours

Why 1.5-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: This timeframe lets you try public skate, browse the foyer gallery and relax at the Maple Café without rushing.

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Couple-Friendly Activities in Nepean Sportsplex

Public ice skating:

Lace up at Yzerman Arena for a drop-in session on one of three rinks.

Tip: Arrive 10 minutes early to secure skate rentals and choose your preferred rink.

Foyer Gallery visit:

Browse rotating exhibits of paintings, photography and sculpture in the glass-walled gallery.

Tip: Check the gallery’s website for current exhibits and plan a mid-visit coffee break.

Outdoor fitness trail walk:

Stroll the 30–45 minute paved trail behind the Sportsplex for fresh air and light exercise.

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle; the path is well shaded in summer.

Maple Café break:

Enjoy coffee, snacks and free Wi-Fi in the on-site café lounge.

Tip: Grab a window seat to watch the rink action and plan your next activity.

How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Nepean Sportsplex

  1. Book early slot: Check the rink schedule online and arrive before opening to avoid crowds.
  2. Art and coffee combo: Browse the Foyer Gallery first, then discuss favourite pieces over a warm drink.
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Reviews of Nepean Sportsplex

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Audrey Lu

Audrey Lu

Jul 2025

me and husband Jeremiah Paulson got married here. wonderful place. not only were the maggots delicious, but the mold added a beautiful decoration to the venue. had two guests, the rats. loved them. My husband loved drinking the pool water too! It was a nice bonus to the amazing sound of lockers closing and kids shouting!

Samadrita Choudhary

Samadrita Choudhary

May 2025

We came here for swimming, very clean and vast infrastructure, less crowded than other swimming pools around Nepean, good for change. Recommended, there are other options to try out here such as fitness center and other sports facilities.

Abimbola Ogundiran

Abimbola Ogundiran

Apr 2025

The Nepean Sportsplex is a Class A facility, which means it's big and offers standard professional-sized facilities from Swimming pools with diving towers and springboards to Hockey Rinks, children's wading pool, weight room, squash courts, studio and gymnasium. This standard facility is well maintained with clear signage, which helps with navigation. I've used the 50m and 25m pools a few times, a...

Steve Andrews

Steve Andrews

Mar 2025

The Sportsplex is a multiuser space that I really enjoy. I play hockey there weekly and find the facilities to be high quality and service to be excellent by the staff. Rinks are well maintained and good quality. Dressing rooms are also good. Of the three rinks, dressing rooms vary in their positives and negatives. But the staff keep them clean and maintain the ice well. The pool is Olympic leve...

Ferg

Ferg

Sep 2024

I came to this place to do swimming, the facility is very clean, the bathrooms and change rooms do not smell bad compared to Walter Baker or Minto Recreation Complex. There were many people at the pools, practicing water polo, diving, and swimming. The costumer service is also very well, and the people who work here are all nice. Overall, this place is a very nice place to go swimming and do oth...

When is the best time to visit Nepean Sportsplex (Ottawa, Canada)?

In winter, rinks fill fast—book early-afternoon skate slots. In fall, the fitness trail glows with colours; bring a light jacket.

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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)

ItemCost (Approx.)
Public ice skating (2 adults, 1 hour)CAD 7.02
Skate rentals (2 pairs)CAD 8
Coffee and snacks at Maple CaféCAD 10
Total EstimatedCAD 25.02

Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Map of Nepean Sportsplex

Address: 1701 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1W2, Canada

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About Nepean Sportsplex

Opening Hours

Monday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

Official Website

Phone Number

+1 613-580-2828

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