Walter Baker Sports Centre

Walter Baker Sports Centre
Location 100 Malvern Drive
Nepean, Ontario, Canada K2J-2G5
Coordinates 45°16′50″N 75°45′43″W / 45.28056°N 75.76194°W / 45.28056; -75.76194
Owner City of Ottawa
Operator City of Ottawa
Surface Multi-purpose
Construction
Opened October 4, 1980
Construction cost $

Walter Baker Sports Centre is located in Barrhaven a suburb in Ottawa, Ontario in former City of Nepean at 100 Malvern Drive. Walter Baker is known to many as just "Baker", Walter Baker is attached to John McCrae Secondary School. The center has 2 Ice Hockey rinks and maintains both rinks in the summer season. There is also a pool area that has 4 pools, hot tub, water slide and a steam room.

History

Walter Baker was first known as South Nepean Centre. It was built for the former City of Nepean, Ontario in 1980 and was officially opened on October 4, 1980 by Ben Franklin, then the mayor. It wasn't until November 24, 1983 that the center was named in memory of Walter Baker, the local Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton.

Facilities

Pool

25 meter Lap pool and Dive tank behind.

The Pool area has a 25 meter lap pool, dive tank, a training pool, water slide, children's pool and a hot tub for swimming activities. There is also a steam room located beside the hot tub. The pool is used by many groups and the City of Ottawa offers many programs and lessons for all ages. The pool is also used by many swim and diving clubs. All pools are supervised by highly trained and skilled lifeguards.

Arena

Walter Baker Rink B during a Ringette game.

Walter Baker has two ice rinks in the arena area. Both rinks are NHL size 200x85 feet. Both rinks are maintained throughout the winter and summer seasons. Nepean Minor Hockey Association is a hockey league that uses these arena's the most. There is also many other groups including Nepean Ringette, Many local Men's Leagues, Skating Clubs and is Home to John McCrae Hockey teams. The arena has two Zamboni's to maintain the ice.

Directions

http://goo.gl/maps/hwMc8

References

    External links

    http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/recreation-facilities/walter-baker-sports-centre

    http://ottawa.ca/en/facility/walter-baker-sports-centre

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