East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre

The City, the Waterfront Secretariat and Waterfront Toronto are designing a new community recreation centre located within the base of a mixed-use two tower high-rise condominium development (Aqualuna at Bayside Toronto) at the base of Parliament Street. The community recreation centre was contemplated as part of the original East Bayfront Precinct Plan.

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  • July 2018 to December 2019: Design/contract documentation
  • September 2018: Waterfront Design Review Panel
  • April 2019: Community engagement
  • March 2022: Construction starts
  • May 2025: Construction complete
  • July 2025: Community recreation centre opens to the public

The timeline is subject to change.

December 2024

Construction Update

Construction continues for the new community recreation centre at the exterior and interior of the building.

Exterior view of the new community recreation centre facing the front entrance, with Parliament Slip to the left.
Interior view of the new community recreation centre taken from the gymnasium entrance.
Interior view taken from the gymnasium running track overlooking the gym with Parliament Slip to the right.

May 2024

Construction Update

Construction continues for the new community recreation centre at the exterior and interior of the building.

Exterior of the new community recreation centre looking south-west, showing the main entrance at the building corner, and Parliament Slip and the water’s edge promenade to the left.
Interior of the new community recreation centre looking south from the main entrance doors, showing the future reception desk, changeroom, multi-purpose room and dance studio at the right side, and the gym at the very back.
Interior of the new community recreation centre looking north from the 2nd level track in the gym, showing the future 2nd floor multi-purpose room and community kitchen at the left side, and the water’s edge promenade below at the right side.

February 2024

Construction Update

Construction continues for the new community recreation centre at the exterior and interior of the building.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in April 2025.

The exterior entrance of East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre taken at ground level while under construction showing a curved floor to ceiling glass panel wall and the condominium tower above the first floor.
The interior entrance of East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre taken at ground level from the front door while under construction showing concrete floors, beams and tall pillars to the second level, with construction equipment throughout.
The interior of East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre taken from the walking track over the gymnasium while under construction showing concrete floors, beams and tall pillars with a floor to ceiling glass wall overlooking the lake on the left.

September 2023

Construction Update

Construction continues for the new community recreation centre, including the exterior walls and interior floors and walls.

Exterior of the new community recreation centre looking south-west, showing the main entrance at the building corner.
Interior of the new community recreation centre looking south from the main entrance doors, showing the reception desk, changeroom, multi-purpose room and dance studio at the right side, and the gym at the very back.
Interior of the new community recreation centre looking north from the walking track in the gym, showing the 2nd floor multi-purpose room and community kitchen at the left side, and the water’s edge promenade below at the right side.

March 2023

Construction Update

Construction continues for the new community recreation centre with the fit-out (making the interior of the building suitable for occupation) starting in April. Construction is anticipated to be completed in February 2025.

Photograph of the construction for the new East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre, looking south within the future main floor lobby area and dance studio on the right. The images show a construction site with steel scaffolding.

Photograph of the construction for the new East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre, showing the indoor double gymnasium under construction with concrete.

Photograph of the construction for the new East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre, showing the construction of the second floor overlooking the lobby in concrete.

April 2019

Town Hall

On April 10, the project team shared information about the project. During the event, participants:

  • learned more about the new community recreation centre through information boards and a presentation by the architects
  • shared information with the project team about experiences and knowledge of the recreation needs of the neighbourhood
  • participated in a question-and-answer session to share thoughts and ideas for the new community recreation centre

Download the Town Hall presentation.

September 2018

Waterfront Design Review Panel

On September 26, the Waterfront Design Review Panel issued an identification presentation.

Level One

A floor plan of the first floor of the new East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre with numbered labels showing the location of various features and rooms. From left to right, the facility entrance, meeting room, staff room, reception, admin work area, service area, lobby, locker/washroom area, elevator, activity rooms 1 and 2, studio, gymnasium viewing area, gymnasium and storage.

  1. Entrance
  2. Lobby
  3. Reception
  4. Admin work area
  5. Meeting room
  6. Staff room
  7. Service area
  8. Locker/washroom area
  9. Elevator
  10. Activity rooms one and two
  11. Studio
  12. Gymnasium viewing area
  13. Gymnasium
  14. Gymnasium Storage

Level Two

A floor plan of the second floor of the new East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre with numbered labels showing the location of various features and rooms. From left to right, activity room 3, washrooms, service space, elevator, washrooms, community kitchen and multi-purpose room.

  1. Activity room three
  2. Service space
  3. Washrooms
  4. Elevator
  5. Community kitchen
  6. Multi-purpose room
  7. Track

This new community recreation centre is an integral part of the Hines Tridel Bayside Toronto condominium development. The site includes several mixed-use high-rise condominiums, a park and an affordable housing apartment building.

Vision

To create a community recreational facility in a high-density urban neighbourhood embedded in the community.

Site

The project site is located at the base of Parliament Street, 261 Queens Quay E. and the community recreation centre will be located on the ground floor and face the Parliament Slip and Waterfront promenade on the east side.

Recreation programs for the new community recreation centre include:

  • a gymnasium
    • double gym with mezzanine running track
    • bleacher seating
    • storage
    • gender-neutral washrooms and lockers
  • multi-purpose spaces
    • activity rooms
    • multi-purpose rooms
    • dance studio
    • storage
  • a public/administrative support spaces
    • community kitchen
    • washrooms
    • lobby/reception
    • staff room
    • administrative workspace
    • recycling/custodial space
    • maintenance office
    • mechanical/electrical space

Consultant Team

  • Architect: Perkins + Will Architects
  • Mechanical/ Electrical Engineers: MCW Consultants
  • Sustainability: EQ Building Performance