Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre

Address: 870 QUEEN ST E M4M 3G9 Map It
District: Toronto and East York

Announcements

A large facility located on Queen Street in Jimmie Simpson Park. Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre is a hub for recreation programming with a variety of opportunities for everyone from preschool to older adults. It offers a wide-range of activities including swimming, fitness, youth, sports, after school and preschool programs.

Jimmie Simpson Artificial Ice rink is located in Jimmie Simpson Park. The ice rink features a hockey pad which doubles as a pleasure pad. There are change rooms for changing into skates nearby. There are also tennis courts and a soccer field in the park.

This is a free centre. This location has some youth-specific programming.

Special Features

Contact

Phone: 416-392-0751
Accessibility
Intersection: Near: Queen St E & Mc Gee St
TTC Information: Travel to Queen Station. Board the 501 Queen and travel to Empire. Walk east to number 870
Hours:
Monday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Related Locations

Jimmie Simpson Park

Arts

Dance - Child

These courses, designed for participants between the ages of 6-12, offer instruction in a variety of dance forms such as cultural and tap.

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Dance: Creative Movement (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 12 - 1pm

Dance: Creative Movement (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 1:15 - 2:15pm

Dance: Creative Movement (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 10:45 - 11:45am

Dance - Early Child

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

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Dance: Creative Movement with Caregiver (3 - 3yrs)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 10:30 - 11am

Dance: Creative Movement with Caregiver (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 11:15 - 11:45am

Dance: Creative Movement with Caregiver (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 10 - 10:30am

Drama - Early Child

Courses that fall within the dramatic arts including acting and theatrical performance. May include storytelling and puppetry.

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Drama with Caregiver (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 5 - 6pm

Hip Hop - Child

Street and dance club influenced style of jazz dance. Known for its fast and energetic pace, this creative form of dance is often seen in music videos.

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Dance: Creative Movement (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 6 - 7pm

Camps

CampTO

CampTO is a creative camp experience that offers outdoor and physical activities, active and quiet games, arts and crafts, and nature-based activities.

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Adapted CampTO (19yrs and over)

Dec-27-2021 to Dec-31-2021, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

Adapted CampTO (19yrs and over)

Dec-20-2021 to Dec-24-2021, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 4pm

CampTO (6 - 12yrs)

Dec-27-2021 to Dec-31-2021, 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)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Gentle Fit (60yrs and over)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 11:15am - 12:15pm

Cardio Dance - Adult

These classes are suitable for all levels incorporating various culture inspired music and dance movements to create a dynamic, exciting, aerobic workout. Participants will benefit by having a total body fun workout that improves rhythm, burns calories and strengthens muscles. May include a muscle conditioning component.

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Zumba (13yrs and over)

Oct-21-2021 to Dec-16-2021, Thur, 6:15 - 7:15pm

Muscle Conditioning - 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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Boot Camp (13yrs and over)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 6:15 - 7:15pm

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 (13yrs and over)

Oct-21-2021 to Dec-16-2021, Thur, 7:30 - 8:30pm

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 - Beginner (13yrs and over)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 9:15 - 10:15am

Yoga - Beginner (13yrs and over)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 6:45 - 7:45pm

Yoga - Beginner (13yrs and over)

Oct-22-2021 to Dec-17-2021, Fri, 9:30 - 11am

General Interest

Adapted General Interest - Adult

General programs for adults with a disability ages 25-59 which promote social and skill development. These programs will require an additional registration process to become eligible to participate.

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Active8 (19yrs and over)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 10am - 3pm

Active8 (19yrs and over)

Oct-21-2021 to Dec-16-2021, Thur, 10am - 3pm

General Interest - Child

An opportunity to interact and socialize with other participants through a variety of activities and interests.

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Science (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 5 - 6pm

Leader-In-Training

Please note that this is a Youth Leadership program.

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Youth Leadership Program (13 - 17yrs)

Oct-21-2021 to Dec-16-2021, Thur, 6 - 7:30pm

Supervised Play

A recreation program that develops children's physical literacy, fine and gross motor skills through instruction, active and creative play. The program helps children build a foundation for sports and/or arts.

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Recreation Adventures with Caregiver (3 - 4yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 9:30 - 11:30am

Recreation Adventures with Caregiver (3 - 4yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 9:30 - 11:30am

Recreation Adventures with Caregiver (3 - 4yrs)

Oct-22-2021 to Dec-17-2021, Fri, 9:30 - 11:30am

Youth Clubs

Any registered youth club program

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Youth Council (13 - 18yrs)

Oct-22-2021 to Dec-17-2021, Fri, 6 - 8pm

Sports

Ball/Floor Hockey - Child

Instructional/recreational ball hockey and floor hockey programs that encourage skill development and fun for all participants.

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Floor Hockey: Instructional (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-07-2021, Tue, 4:45 - 5:15pm

Floor Hockey: Instructional (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-07-2021, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm

Basketball - Child

Develop basic skills and fundamentals of the game of basketball through recreational play.

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Basketball: Instructional (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 5:15 - 5:45pm

Basketball: Instructional (9 - 12yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 6 - 7pm

Gymnastics - Child

Introductory to advanced courses that develop skills and teach basic moves used in gymnastics. Participants build confidence and have fun learning.

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Gymnastics: Level 1 to 4 (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-22-2021 to Dec-17-2021, Fri, 4 - 5pm

Gymnastics: Level 7+ (6 - 14yrs)

Oct-22-2021 to Dec-17-2021, Fri, 4 - 8pm

Gymnastics: Level 5 and 6 (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-22-2021 to Dec-17-2021, Fri, 5 - 6:30pm

Soccer - Child

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

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Soccer: Instructional (6 - 12yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 12:30 - 1pm

Soccer: Instructional (9 - 12yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 1:15 - 1:45pm

Soccer - Early Child

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

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Soccer: Instructional with Caregiver (2 - 2yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 9:30 - 10am

Soccer: Instructional with Caregiver (2 - 2yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 10:15 - 10:45am

Soccer: Instructional with Caregiver (3 - 3yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 11 - 11:30am

Soccer: Instructional with Caregiver (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-17-2021 to Dec-12-2021, Sun, 11:45am - 12:15pm

Sports - Child

A variety of activities that incorpoarate a variety of sports and skills.

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Roller Skating with Family (6yrs and over)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 7:15 - 8:15pm

Multi-Sport: Instructional (6 - 9yrs)

Oct-21-2021 to Dec-09-2021, Thur, 6:15 - 6:45pm

Sports - Early Child

A variety of activities that incorpoarate a variety of sports and skills.

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Multi-Sport: Instructional with Caregiver (3 - 4yrs)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 9:30 - 10am

Basketball: Instructional with Caregiver (4 - 5yrs)

Oct-16-2021 to Dec-11-2021, Sat, 10:15 - 10:45am

Basketball: Instructional with Caregiver (5 - 5yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 4:30 - 5pm

Floor Hockey: Instructional with Caregiver (5 - 5yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-07-2021, Tue, 4 - 4:30pm

Multi-Sport: Instructional with Caregiver (5 - 5yrs)

Oct-21-2021 to Dec-09-2021, Thur, 5:30 - 6pm

Swimming

Preschool Swim 1: Penguin

Safety, facility and aquatic orientation. Introduction to entries, exits, submersions, breath control and basic floats with assistance. Floats, movement, basic kicks and swimming skills.

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Preschool 1 with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Preschool 1 with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Preschool 1 with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm

Preschool Swim 2: Stingray

Development of entries and exits, breath holding, bobbing and floats. Introduction to front and back swim, treading skills and deep water orientations. Continuous swim 5 metres.

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Preschool 2 with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 5:15 - 5:45pm

Preschool 2 with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 4:45 - 5:15pm

Preschool 2 with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 5:45 - 6:15pm

Ultra Swim 1 - Small Group

Safety, facility and aquatic orientation. Introduction to entries, exits, submersions, breath control and basic floats with assistance. Floats, movement, basic kicks and swimming skills. Class size is limited to 4 participants.

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Ultra Swim 1 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 4 - 4:30pm

Ultra Swim 1 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-19-2021 to Dec-14-2021, Tue, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 1 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 5:45 - 6:15pm

Ultra Swim 2 - Small Group

Development of entries and exits, breath holding, bobbing and floats. Introduction to front and back swim, treading skills and deep water orientations. Continuous swim 5 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 2 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Ultra Swim 3 - Small Group

Development of endurance, time requirements, entries, bobbing, rolls, sculling and treading skills. Introduction to front crawl, PFD/lifejacket/buoyant aids, clothed survival and use of aids. Continuous swim 15 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 3 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 4 - Small Group

Development of breath control, entries, deepwater techniques, survival skills and front crawl. Introduction to back crawl, combined stroke swims, deep water, descent and ascent, under water swim. HELP position and self-rescue. Continuous swim 25 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 4 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 4 - Small Group with Caregiver (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 4:15 - 4:45pm

Ultra Swim 5 - Small Group

Development of front and back crawl, treading skills, simple rescue techniques and deep water abilities. Introduction to surface dives, front dives, whip kick, primary assessment and basic lifesaving skills. Continuous swim 50 metres. Must be comfortable in deep water. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 6 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 5 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 5 - 5:30pm

Ultra Swim 6 - Small Group

Development of shallow dives, eggbeater, foot first surface dive, self rescue and basic lifesaving skills. Introduction to elementary back stroke and artificial respiration. Continous swim 100 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 6 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 4:15 - 5pm

Ultra Swim 6 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 5:45 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 7 - Small Group

Development of entries, surface dives, elementary back stroke, kicks, lifesaving & treading skills. Introduction to breast stroke and deep dives. Continous swim 150 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 7 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-18-2021 to Dec-13-2021, Mon, 5 - 5:45pm

Ultra Swim 7 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 5:45 - 6:30pm

Ultra Swim 8 - Small Group

Development of deep dives, surface dives with underwater swim, all strokes and kicks. Continuous swim 200 metres. Class size limited to 4 participants

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Ultra Swim 8 (5 - 16yrs)

Oct-20-2021 to Dec-15-2021, Wed, 4:30 - 5:30pm