I go swimming here from April until December…it’s the best urban swimming experience I’ve ever seen. The 0700-1400 swimming hours are annoying (and enforced by on-site By Law officers now), but well worth the trouble/effort otherwise. Pro Tip: If ever you show up after closing and really want to swim, Lac Leamy is not that far (20-25 minute bike ride from here) and a good alternative.

Super nice spot to swim but the old rich people who live near by clearly think they own the place. An elderly woman called bylaw on some people for having their bikes, so ridiculous! She said she'd "prefer" they didn't leave them while swimming but they weren't in the way at all.

Rockcliffe's best 'hidden' gem. The water is gorgeous, you feel like you've escaped from the city. It's a small area, and can be quite busy on weekends, so try going during the week. Warning though, swimming is only allowed until 2pm and the rule is enforced.

amazing place to swim. shhhhh, don't tell anyone else.

Hidden gym between Rockliffe and Manor park. Small little clean pond with a small beached area. The water is as clean as it can get. No lifeguard present, make sure to supervise your children it gets really deep at a fast rate. The hours are odd, open Mon to Fri 7am to 2pm. Do not swim before or after these hours, someone will come and discipline you. Free parking on the street available around the area. No dogs allowed.

Cleanest swimming hole in Ottawa, small beach, great for laps, warm water, closes at 2pm each day since it's a conservation area.

It’s a very cozy and cute water place to be. wish the beach as wider but it has its perks.

Good place to bring the family for the day. When all the other beaches are closed from pollution From "run off" this place is still open As it is not affected by this.

My 2 year old was bit by a water snake!! Would not reccomend swimming here

What an amazing spot to swim and relax! Well worth the 30 minute drive from my house. I brought my two little boys for a dip and they didn’t want to leave!

This place is awesome, unbelievable location and perfect for a quick swim

Never got to swim. By law officers told us to leave. Not a welcome environment

Beautiful spot to go swimming near the city. The beach is pretty small and the pond drops off pretty quickly so there isn't tonnes of room to wade or lounge. But the pond is very nice to float in or go for a swim especially on a hot day. It is fairly deep so I would not recommend if you are a weak swimmer. There is an area to lock your bike outside the path in and there is some street parking in the area.

Cute little quiet area close to downtown. There is not a lot of space to sit and lounge and read in the sun (read: it is usually full by 11am), so bring a noodle and swim out and lounge in the middle of the lake. The lake gets quite deep quite quickly, so if you aren't a good swimmer, there isn't much shoreline to hang around either. No bugs, no seaweed, and also not monitored (so be careful swimming alone)

Cool spot inside the city. Not a lot of area to sit outside of the water.

Beautiful spot within the city to take a moment.

Great spot to cool off during the summer heat.

It's great