Early registration for fall recreation activities at participating
free centres will begin at 7 a.m on Wednesday, September 9.
As of Fall 2026, all free centres are participating in Early Local Registration.
Residents living near free centres may be able to register one week before the general registration dates for recreation activities.
Early registration applies to registered activities for eligible residents at free centres and does not apply to:
- Drop-in programs with or without reservations
- Adapted and inclusive or accessible recreation programs
- Afterschool recreation care programs (ARC)
Registration can be completed:
- Online
- By phone at 416-396-7378
- In-person at your participating early registration site
Participating Early Registration Locations
All locations are free recreation centres.
- Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr.
- Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 Eastpark Blvd.
- Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough,1967 Ellesmere Rd.
- Chalkfarm Community Recreation Centre, 180 Chalkfarm Dr.
- Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre, 29 St. Dennis Dr.
- Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave. E.
- Driftwood Community Recreation Centre, 4401 Jane St.
- Elmbank Community Centre, 10 Rampart Rd.
- Emery Collegiate Institute, 3395 Weston Rd.
- Falstaff Community Recreation Centre, 50 Falstaff Ave.
- Grandravine Community Recreation Centre and Park, 23 Grandravine Dr.
- Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, 292 Manse Rd.
- Jenner Jean-Marie Community Recreation Centre, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr.
- Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre and Park, 870 Queen St. E.
- John English Community School, 95 Mimico Ave.
- John Innes Community Recreation Centre, 150 Sherbourne St.
- Kingsview Village Community School, 1 York Rd.
- L'Amoreaux Community Recreation Centre, 2000 McNicoll Ave.
- Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 5 Replin Rd.
- Malvern Recreation Centre, 30 Sewells Rd.
- Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre, 220 Cowan Ave., including activities at Holy Family Community Centre, 141 Close Ave.
- North Kipling Community Centre, 2 Rowntree Rd.
- O'Connor Community Centre, 1386 Victoria Park Ave.
- Oakdale Community Centre, 350 Grandravine Dr.
- Oakridge Community Recreation Centre, 63 Pharmacy Ave.
- Oriole Community Recreation Centre, 2975 Don Mills Rd. W.
- Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre, 640 Dundas St. E.
- Regent Park Community Centre 402 Shuter St., including activities at Regent Park Athletic Grounds, 480 Shuter St.
- Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St. W.
- Scarborough Village Recreation Centre 3600 Kingston Rd.
- Secord Community Centre, 91 Barrington Ave.
- Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre 2500 Birchmount Rd.
- Stephen Leacock Seniors Community Centre, 2520 Birchmount Rd.
- The Elms Community School and Pool, 45 Golfdown Dr.
- Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne St.
- York Recreation Centre, 115 Black Creek Dr.
Attend a Neighbourhood Meeting
Attend an In-person Neighbourhood Meeting
Join us in-person for a “Meet Your Neighbour” event. Drop-in to explore the community recreation centre, check if you are eligible for early registration and get help to prepare for fall registration.
In-person Neighbourhood Meeting Dates, Locations and Times
| Location |
Date & Time |
| Elmbank Community Centre, 10 Rampart Rd. |
August 20, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Habitant Arena, 3383 Weston Rd. |
August 24, 5 to 7 p.m. |
| Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St. W. |
August 25, 9 to 10:30 a.m. |
| Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, 292 Manse Rd. |
August 25, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Jenner Jean-Marie Community Recreation Centre, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr. |
August 27, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Wellesley Community Centre, 495 Sherbourne St. |
September 1, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Falstaff Community Recreation Centre, 50 Falstaff Ave. |
September 3, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
Virtual Neighbourhood Meetings
If you can’t attend an in-person meeting, join an online virtual meeting to receive the same information and supports as the in-person meetings. Register by selecting the link for the date you would like to attend:
Check Eligibility
Check if you’re eligible for early local registration by entering your address on the map.
If you’re eligible, the map will show:
- A pin on the map showing your home location and a pin of the community centre you’re eligible to register at
- A message under the map confirming “Your address is eligible for Early Local Registration at [community centre] starting with [registration date]”.
If you’re not eligible, you’ll see:
- A message in the list area under the map: “This address is not eligible for Early Local Registration.”
- Residents who are not eligible for Early Registration will register on the general registration dates.
Prepare for Registration
- Search for activity and location options, including those at paid centres.
- If you need help to pay for activities with fees, apply for Welcome Policy recreation subsidy.
- If an activity is full, add yourself to the Waiting List. Review your email address and phone number are correct on your registration and booking account to make sure we can contact you if a spot becomes available. If you do not have an email on your account, you will be contacted by phone.
When early registration starts, an Enroll Now button will appear on the map for everyone, regardless of eligibility. Only those eligible will be able to proceed with registration.
When early registration starts, an Enroll Now button will appear on the map for everyone, regardless of eligibility. Only those eligible will be able to proceed with registration.
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Contact us by email at EarlyLocalRegistration@toronto.ca.