In response to the heat warning issued, the following outdoor pools will be open until 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 12: Alex Duff Memorial Pool at Christie Pits Park, Fairbank Memorial Swimming Pool, Halbert Park (until 9 p.m.), McGregor Park Community Centre, Monarch Park, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Smithfield Park and Sunnyside Gus Ryder Outdoor Pool. Extended hours are walk-in only, with online reservations for people with accessibility needs.
Indoor pools are open year-round. Outdoor pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches are seasonal to the summer.
This page has drop-in programming only.
Use the map and filter options to find schedule information for the current week.
Exceptions are listed on the swimming and water play map near the end of the page, or on Pool Closures and Service Alerts.
Outdoor pools are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Most outdoor pools will close for the season on August 31 at 4 p.m., except for extended season outdoor pool locations.
Outdoor pools are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
On September 1, extended season outdoor pools will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From September 2 to 21, extended season outdoor pools will have partial hours:
Splash pads are available daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (dawn to dusk).
Splash pads close for the season on September 14.
Wading pools are open for the season. Hours of operation vary by location.
All wading pools close for the season on August 31.
Buy memberships and multi-visit passes online or at your local City pool. Learn how to get an online registration and booking account.
Memberships and multi-visit passes for lane swim and aquatic fitness are available in the form of a key tag. There is a $13.85 replacement fee for lost or stolen key tags.
Existing printed punch cards (multi-visit passes) will be honoured until they run out.
Buy any pass or card at the front desk of a community centre. Options include:
| Membership Type | Youth (13 to 18 years) | Adult (19 to 59 years) | Older Adult (60+ years) |
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| FitnessTO All Access – Day Pass | $7.68 | $15.33 | $7.68 |
| FitnessTO Plus Swim – Day Pass | $2.16 | $4.30 | $2.16 |
| 10-Visit Aquatic Fitness Class | $61.60 | $122.60 | $61.60 |
| Single Visit Aquatic Fitness Class | $5.22 | $10.43 | $5.22 |
Aquatic Fitness programs running at outdoor pool locations require a key tag to participate. Pay-as-you-go is not available for outdoor pool locations.
These fees are for the use of an indoor pool during Lane Swim.
| Membership Type | Child/Youth (7+ years) | Adult (19 to 59 years) | Older Adult (60+ years) |
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| FitnessTO Plus Swim – Day Pass | $2.16 | $4.30 | $2.16 |
| Older Adult Lane Swim | not available | not available | free |
| 10-Visit Lane Swim | $20.30 | $40.60 | $20.30 |
Some locations offer reservations for Aquatic Fitness. All other locations are drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aquatic fitness Reserve a Spot is only offered at the following select sites:
For more information and inquiries, email aquatics@toronto.ca.
New Reserve a Spot activity spaces are released Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. for the following Monday to Sunday. Fees may apply at check-in.
Your Reserve a Spot will be honoured for five minutes beyond the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within five minutes of the start time, your spot will be given to someone in the walk-in line.
Reserve a Spot is available to Toronto residents only and waitlists are not kept or monitored.
Cancel your Reserve a Spot online up to one day before the activity is scheduled.
If you need to cancel your Reserve a Spot the day of, email pfrcustomerservice@toronto.ca or call 416-396-7378, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Aquatic Fitness is a water-based fitness class that includes cardio, muscle conditioning, flexibility and strength-building exercises for people aged 13 years or older. Equipment provided.
Types of Aquatic Fitness include:
Open swim for swimming continuous lengths or widths for individuals 7 years of age and older unless otherwise indicated. Swimmers are encouraged to bring their own personal equipment. Swim tests for deep end access apply.
Types of Lane Swim include:
Open swim with shallow and deep areas separated. Supervision requirements, age restrictions for swimming alone, and swim tests for deep end access apply.
Types of Leisure Swim include:
The Swim to Survive program teaches three basic skills in an effort to promote drowning prevention in children and youth:
This program is for all ages and there are no prerequisites.
A facility swim test will assess swimming ability. Lifejackets are allowed.
The Youth Lifeguard Club is a free, drop-in program for people aged nine to 16 years old. This program focuses on developing lifesaving techniques and swimming strokes, improving physical endurance, learning rescue skills, leadership development and team building.
Participants must:
Previous swimming and lifesaving experience are not required to participate.
To pass the swim test, individuals must show the pool staff:
Individuals who can’t pass the swim test must stay in the shallow end of the pool. Children nine years of age or younger who can’t pass the swim test must also be directly supervised in the pool by their caregiver.
For the safety of all swimmers in the pool, supervision ratios must be followed at all times. Supervision ratios and admission requirements are developed:
All children nine years of age or younger are given a wristband to identify whether a caregiver must be within arm’s reach.
A caregiver must be:
Any child(ren) in any type of child seat (e.g. stroller, baby bucket or other type of child seat) must be directly supervised and within arms’ reach of a caregiver at all times while in the facility.
Check the chart to learn more about caregiver requirements to enter the facility and whether a caregiver is required to be within arms’ reach.
In a group setting, the caregiver ratios are based on the youngest swimmer or whether a swimmer passes the swim test.
| Age | Upon Entry into Pool: does not take Swim Test or does not pass Swim Test | Once in Pool Area and Passes Swim Test |
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| Five years and younger |
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Not applicable. Children five years and younger cannot enter the deep end |
| Six years |
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| Seven to nine years old |
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| Ten years and older |
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In order to maintain a safe and enjoyable lane swim, the following guidelines are recommended:
Camp staff should contact the facility directly to plan a visit.
The City of Toronto is retrofitting its pools for accessibility. Some indoor facilities are open for physical therapy and some offer warm water pools. View the list of Accessible Recreation Facilities and Equipment to learn more. To find out whether an indoor or outdoor location will meet your needs, call the Adapted and Inclusive Recreation Services Hotline at 416-395-6128 or email aiscw@toronto.ca.
The pool temperature of City-owned locations will vary between 26 to 29 Celsius (78 to 84 Fahrenheit). Select locations have adjusted temperatures outside this range to meet program needs and accessibility. Visit Accessible Recreation Facilities and Equipment to learn more.
Lockers may be available in change rooms to store items. Participants are encouraged to bring their own lock. The City of Toronto is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
When participating in gender-specific swim programs, people of the same gender will be permitted to access the pool deck, spectator gallery or viewing areas.
Note the following exceptions:
If you want to take pictures of your child while they are swimming you must speak with staff at the facility first. Using a phone, tablet, camera or other electronic or photographic device is not allowed in washrooms and change rooms at any City of Toronto facilities.
Kidstown Water Park, splash pads and wading pools are open in summer only. Check this page or Pool and Water Play Closures and Service Alerts for service disruptions.
Kidstown Water Park is closed for the 2025 season, due to construction. It is expected to reopen in summer 2026.
Located in Scarborough’s L’Amoreaux Park, offers a variety of water features including a wading pool, water bikes, spray features and a large water dumping bucket.
Children under 10 years of age must always be accompanied by a caregiver 14 years of age or older. For children five years of age or younger, a maximum of two children can be accompanied by one caregiver. For children six years of age, a maximum of eight children can be accompanied by one caregiver and for children seven to nine years of age, a maximum of 10 children can be accompanied by one caregiver.
For caregivers that bring multiple children of different ages, the accompaniment requirement is that of the youngest child. For example, two caregivers would be required to bring a group of children that are three, six and eight years old.
Three picnic spaces can be permitted within the waterpark. Each space has a capacity of 25 guests, children and adults combined. Spaces can be booked by visiting Registration and Booking or by calling 416-396-7378.
Unsupervised water play areas are located outdoors in many parks and playgrounds. Splash pads often include water features such as shower heads and spray jets. Caregivers are reminded to supervise their child(ren) at all times while visiting the splash pad.
Supervised water play areas located outdoors in many parks. Wading pools are shallow water areas that young children can splash around in.
Use the following map to find schedules, reservations, closures and service alerts. Visit Pool and Water Play Closures and Service Alerts for a list of all swim and water play facility disruptions.
Reservations are available for Aquatic Fitness. New reservation spots are released Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. for the following Monday to Sunday, fees may apply. If you wish to make a reservation for Aquatic Fitness, select the Reserve button.