Matty Eckler Recreation Centre

Address: 953 Gerrard St. E M4M 1Z4 Map It
District: Toronto and East York

Announcements

Matty Eckler Recreation Centre is located in the south-east corner of Pape Avenue and Gerrard Street East. It has a type C fitness facility.

History
The Pape Recreation Centre was renamed the Matty Eckler Community Centre in 1997. Mr. Matty Eckler (1910 - 1996) was one of the first staff at Pape Recreation Centre when it opened in the 1930's and he remained until his retirement in 1975.

Matty had a strong commitment to the development of baseball programs and leagues for Toronto's children and youth. He provided guidance and inspiration for the development of the Toronto Greenwood Baseball League and the Toronto Dundas Mixed Baseball League.

Special Features

Contact

Phone: 416-392-0750
Accessibility
TTC Information
Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Related Locations

Matty Eckler Playground

Arts

Ballet - Child

Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.

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Dance: Ballet (6 - 6yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Dance: Ballet (8 - 8yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 7:15 - 8:15pm

Dance: Ballet (9 - 9yrs)

Jul-06-2022 to Aug-31-2022, Wed, 7:30 - 8:30pm

Dance: Ballet (6 - 6yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 5:15 - 6:15pm

Dance: Ballet (7 - 7yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 6:15 - 7:15pm

Dance: Ballet (10 - 11yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7:30 - 9pm

Ballet - Youth

Introductory and intermediate level courses that teach the basics of correct body alignment and proper ballet technique.

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Dance: Ballet (12 - 18yrs)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 7:30 - 9pm

Crafts - Adult

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 25-59, offering instruction in a variety of crafts such as scrapbooking, woodcarving and stained glass

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Wood Working (18yrs and over)

Jul-06-2022 to Aug-31-2022, Wed, 7 - 9pm

Dance - Early Child

Variety of courses offering both dance instruction and basic dance skill development.

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Dance: Ballet (4 - 4yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 2 - 2:45pm

Dance: Ballet (5 - 5yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 2:45 - 3:30pm

Dance: Ballet (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 4:30 - 5:15pm

Music - Private - All Ages

Private music lessons are instructed to meet the individual needs of the participant.

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Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 4 - 4:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 7:30 - 8pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 6:30 - 7pm

Music: Drumming - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 7 - 7:30pm

Piano/Keyboard - Private - All Ages

Private piano/keyboard lessons are instructed to suit participant's skill and ability level.

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Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 4:30 - 5pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 5 - 5:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6:30 - 7pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7 - 7:30pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7:30 - 8pm

Music: Piano - Private (6yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 8 - 8:30pm

Visual Arts - Adult

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 25-59, fall within visual arts that may include drawing, painting, and pottery.

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Painting: Watercolour (18yrs and over)

Jul-06-2022 to Aug-31-2022, Wed, 3:45 - 5:15pm

Pottery (18yrs and over)

Jul-06-2022 to Aug-31-2022, Wed, 5:30 - 7pm

Pottery (18yrs and over)

Jul-06-2022 to Aug-31-2022, Wed, 7 - 8:30pm

Camps

CampTO

CampTO is a fun and creative full-day experience for children 6 to 12 year olds. Campers get to enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports and more while making new friends.

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CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Jul-08-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-18-2022 to Jul-22-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-25-2022 to Jul-29-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-02-2022 to Aug-05-2022, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-08-2022 to Aug-12-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-15-2022 to Aug-19-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-22-2022 to Aug-26-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-29-2022 to Sep-02-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-11-2022 to Jul-15-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years

CampTO - Early Years is a fun and creative full-day experience for 4 and 5 year olds. Campers get to enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports and more while making new friends.

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CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Jul-08-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-18-2022 to Jul-22-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Aug-02-2022 to Aug-05-2022, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Aug-08-2022 to Aug-12-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Aug-22-2022 to Aug-26-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-11-2022 to Jul-15-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-25-2022 to Jul-29-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO - Early Years (4 - 5yrs)

Aug-15-2022 to Aug-19-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus

CampTO Plus campers develop or fine-tune their skills in specialized areas of interest while also enjoying games, arts and sports.

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CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-04-2022 to Jul-08-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-11-2022 to Jul-15-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-18-2022 to Jul-22-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Jul-25-2022 to Jul-29-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-02-2022 to Aug-05-2022, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-08-2022 to Aug-12-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-15-2022 to Aug-19-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO Plus: Computer (6 - 12yrs)

Aug-22-2022 to Aug-26-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

Fitness

Cardio - Older Adult

These classes are suitable for all levels, focusing on providing a minimum of 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercises that use large muscle groups in a continuous and rhythmic manner. Most classes will also include a muscle conditioning component. Regular participation can help improve one's cardiovascular system (heart/lungs), flexibility, balance and co-ordination. Small equipment may be used.

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Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 10:45 - 11:45am

Muscle Conditioning - Older Adult

These classes are suitable for all levels, focusing on building bone mass, muscular strength and endurance with no cardio component. Classes may be specific to certain areas of the body and may use equipment such as body bars, stability balls, BOSU, hand weights and exercise bands.

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Stretch and Strength (60yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 9:30 - 10:30am

Pilates - Adult

Build longer, leaner muscles while safely exploring optimal strength, flexibility and endurance. Exercises focus on strengthening core postural, abdominal and back muscles. Participants are required to bring their own mat.

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Pilates - Beginner (16yrs and over)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 7pm

Tai Chi - Adult

Emphasis is on general health and fitness through the development of slow and controlled movements in a fixed sequence. Enjoy the benefits of improved health, relief of stress and the promotion of concentrated relaxation. Various styles are offered.

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Tai Chi - Intermediate (13yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 11am - 12pm

Tai Chi - Beginner (13yrs and over)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 12:15 - 1:15pm

Qigong (13yrs and over)

Jul-08-2022 to Sep-02-2022, Fri, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Yoga - Adult

A series of postures promoting flexibility, specific breathing and relaxation techniques, while strengthening and toning muscles. Various styles are offered. Participants are required to bring their own mat.

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Yoga: Power (13yrs and over)

Jul-04-2022 to Aug-29-2022, Mon, 8 - 9pm

General Interest

After-School - Child

These programs, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12,offer a variety of indoor and outdoor general recreation programming. These include games, crafts and sports along with outdoor play. PA/PD Day recreational programming may be found here.

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After-School Program (6 - 12yrs)

Sep-07-2022 to Dec-23-2022, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 3:30 - 6pm

After-School Program (6 - 12yrs)

Jan-09-2023 to Mar-31-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 3:30 - 6pm

After-School Program (6 - 12yrs)

Apr-03-2023 to Jun-30-2023, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 3:30 - 6pm

Sports

Martial Arts - Child

Variety of martial arts courses from beginner to advanced levels including Tae Kwon Do and Karate.

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Karate (6 - 9yrs)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 6:55 - 7:40pm

Karate (9 - 12yrs)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 7:45 - 8:45pm

Martial Arts - Early Child

Variety of early child martial arts from beginner to advanced levels including Tae Kwon Do and Karate.

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Karate (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 4:15 - 5pm

Karate (5 - 5yrs)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 5:05 - 5:50pm

Karate (5 - 5yrs)

Jul-07-2022 to Sep-01-2022, Thur, 5:55 - 6:40pm

Soccer - Child

Instructional/recreational soccer programs that encourage skill development and fun for all participants.

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Soccer: House League (6 - 8yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7 - 8pm

Soccer: House League - Team 1 (6 - 8yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7 - 8pm

Soccer: House League - Team 2 (6 - 8yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7 - 8pm

Soccer: House League - Team 3 (6 - 8yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7 - 8pm

Soccer: House League - Team 4 (6 - 8yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 7 - 8pm

Soccer - Early Child

Instructional/recreational soccer programs that encourage skill development and fun for all participants.

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Soccer: House League (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 7pm

Soccer: House League - Team 1 (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 7pm

Soccer: House League - Team 2 (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 7pm

Soccer: House League - Team 3 (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 7pm

Soccer: House League - Team 4 (4 - 5yrs)

Jul-05-2022 to Aug-30-2022, Tue, 6 - 7pm

Swimming

AL: National Lifeguard Recertification: Pool

This program is designed to test the candidate's lifeguarding skills in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level in a pool setting. Candidates are required to bring their own whistle and proof of original certification. Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Pool certification.

If you withdraw or transfer from a program 10 days or less from the course start date, a 50% refund is provided.

No refunds are given for classes or programs that you miss. 100% attendance and active participation are mandatory!

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AL: National Lifesaving Service (NLS) Recert (15yrs and over)

Jul-23-2022 to Jul-23-2022, Sat, 9am - 5:30pm