June 2024: The Snoezelen Room, located in Agincourt Recreation Centre, is closed until further notice due to technical issues.
The City is continually improving accessibility at its facilities. If you have any questions about specific facilities (pools, arenas, community centres) and the accessibility options, please call ahead and/or arrange a visit beforehand. Visit our recreation/community centre listing.
To ensure that individuals with disabilities and/or recovering from injury can access therapeutic time to support their recovery.
Individuals will be required to provide a medical documentation issued by a regulated medical practitioner with the prescribed activity stated and confirmation of a disability and/or injury. Applicable fees or memberships apply.
Residents do not need to book an appointment in advance. Drop in during therapeutic times to use the facilities. Space is limited.
Swimming can be an opportunity to feel freedom through weightlessness. Over time, pools are being retrofitted for accessibility:
Some of our Aquatic Facilitates have specific pools designated as Warm Pools. These pools have a minimum temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit to accommodate those with muscular, circulatory or neurological impairments requiring warmer temperatures
District | Location | Phone | Pool Type | Temperature (Fahrenheit/Celcius) |
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Scarborough | Agincourt Community Recreation Centre | 416-396-8343 | Warm Water | 90-92°F/32-33°C |
Birchmount Community Centre | 416-396-4018 | Warm Water | 90-92°F/32-33°C | |
West Toronto/York | Mary McCormick Recreation Centre | 416-392-0742 | Warm Water | 88°F/31°C |
Etobicoke | Gus Ryder and Pool Health Club | 416-394-8726 | Warm Water | 89-90°F/31-32°C |
Some of these outdoor swimming pools may meet the needs of customers requiring extra physical accessibility. Contact pool staff to determine if the facility will meet your needs.
Telephone: 416-392-0910
Visit the Alex Duff Memorial Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8484
Visit the Amos Waites Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-7966
Visit the Broadlands Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-6673
Visit the Domenico Di Luca Community Recreation Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-7688
Visit the Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8486
Visit the Fairhaven Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8488
Visit the Gihon Spring Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-7762
Visit the Giovanni Caboto Rink, Pool and Tennis Courts facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-7921
Visit the Glen Long Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-6171
Visit the Grandravine Community Recreation Centre facility page.
Telephone: Telephone: 416-392-7804
Visit the Greenwood Park facility page.
Telephone: Telephone: 416-396-4035
Visit the Heron Park Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: Telephone: 416-392-7807
Visit the High Park facility page.
Telephone: 416-396-8326
Visit the Kidstown – Water Park facility page.
Telephone: 416-396-2847
Visit the Kiwanis Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8489
Visit the Lambton – Kingsway Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-396-2846
Visit the Leaside Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-6688
Visit the Ledbury Park facility page.
Telephone: 416-396-4023
Visit the McGregor Park Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-0265
Visit the Mitchell Field Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-7831
Visit the Monarch Park facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-6591
Visit the North Toronto Memorial Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-7876
Visit the Northwood Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-0484
Visit the Oakdale Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-6005
Visit the Oriole Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8491
Visit the Park Lawn Park facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-0945
Visit the Parkway Forest Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8492
Visit the Pine Point Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8493
Visit the Richmond Gardens Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-7801
Visit the Riverdale Park East facility page.
Telephone: 416-395-7964
Visit the Roding Community Centre facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8494
Visit the Rotary Peace Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-392-7915
Visit the Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8496
Visit the Wedgewood Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8497
Visit the West Deane Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8498
Visit the West Mall Outdoor Pool facility page.
Telephone: 416-394-8499
Visit the Westmount Park Outdoor Pool facility page.
Sledges are adaptive skating devices that give people with disabilities the opportunity to participate in leisure skate and hockey activities.
Sledges are available to the public for use during leisure skate programs at indoor arenas and outdoor rinks.
Call the Adapted and Inclusive Recreation Services Hotline at 416-395-6128 or email aiscw@toronto.ca to book a sledge a minimum of 10 business days in advance of its intended use.
A few questions are asked as part of the request process. Once the request is completed, City staff will arrange transportation of the sledge to the appropriate rink and will confirm drop-off with the patron.
For information regarding skate helmet requirements, visit Drop-in Skating.
Skate aids are available at locations on a first come first serve basis, based on availability. Check with on-site staff if you require a skate aid.
Both manual and powered wheelchairs are welcome on the ice during leisure skate times. Check in with on-site staff to learn how to access the ice.
Help us keep the ice clean and safe. If you are using a wheelchair, sledge, or approved skate aid, please ensure they do not track salt or dirt onto the ice surface.
The Snoezelen Room provides a tranquil, multi-sensory environment that allows individuals with disabilities to enjoy gentle stimulation of the primary senses, including visual, tactile and auditory. The user can relax and have the opportunity to choose an activity at their own pace.
The Snoezelen Room is located inside the Agincourt Recreation Centre at 31 Glen Watford Dr. in Scarborough.
Snoezelen originated in Holland in the 1970s as a recreational environment for adults with intellectual disabilities. The term “Snoezelen” is derived from two Dutch words meaning to “seek out or to explore” and to “relax”. Snoezelen is based on the idea that everyone needs quality leisure time. This room provides individuals with disabilities a time of relaxation and enjoyment in a stimulating environment.
Snoezelen can be enjoyed by everyone, though the greatest benefit is observed with individuals with disabilities, including those with sensory processing, behavioural, intellectual and physical challenges.
Benefits of regular sessions aid in the improvement of physical and mental health, an increase in attention span, memory and relaxation, a decrease in negative behaviours, and an overall increase in the quality of life for the user.
To book the Snoezelen Room, contact the Adapted and Inclusive Recreation Hotline at 416-395-6128.
An AccessAbility® Table is a universally-designed accessible picnic table perfect for all outdoor recreation areas. Constructed of galvanized steel, stainless steel and plastic wood, all components are maintenance-free, have a long lifespan and are recyclable. The stainless steel centre can be personalized with an etched dedication and/or company logo, and a built-in chessboard provides an opportunity for recreational interaction. Riverdale Park East has six of these tables located throughout the park.