Swimming

The swim map may be unavailable between 1 – 2 p.m. on October 18 for system maintenance. Visit eFun during this time to make your reservation

Some recreation programs require proof of full vaccination in order to participate. Find out who this affects and what is required on COVID-19: Proof of Vaccination.

Stay up-to-date on all changes to City services.

Registration for fall recreation programs has begun.

 

Before going to any pool, you must complete the Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 customer screening and if you do not pass the screening, you should not visit.

Indoor pools are open year-round. Outdoor pools, wading pools, splash pads and beaches are seasonal to the summer.

  • Reservations are available to Toronto residents only
  • Reservations will be honoured for 5 minutes beyond the scheduled start time. If you do not arrive within 5 minutes of your reservation start time, your spot will be given to someone in the walk-in line.
  • Participants are encouraged to come dressed and ready to swim.
  • Wearing a mask/face covering is required while waiting in line (indoors), and in indoor public spaces, including washrooms and pool decks. A mask/face covering may be removed for swimming and is strongly recommended while in close proximity to others outdoors. Please keep 2 metres of physical distance from other swimmers. Read about wearing Face and Mask Coverings and find out more about using City pool facilities during COVID-19.
  • Equipment will not be provided. Clients are permitted to bring their own equipment.
  • Waterslides are not available at this time.
  • Leisure swim is free. Lane swim is free at outdoor pools only. Fees apply for indoor lane swimming and aquafit.
  • Waitlists are not kept or monitored for recreation reservations.
  • You can cancel a reservation online up to one day before the activity is scheduled. Same day cancellations can only be done via email or phone.
  • Some outdoor swimming pools may meet the needs of customers requiring extra physical accessibility. Visit the Accessible Recreation Facilities & Equipment page for a complete list of locations. We recommend calling before you visit to determine if the facility can meet your needs.
  1. Make sure you have your family and client number(s). You can create an account for you and members of your family online. Your new Family and Client number will be emailed to you. Remember to save your Family and Client number in a secure place. Find out more about how to get family and client numbers.
  2. Each Thursday at 8 a.m. a new block of reservations are released for the following week (Monday to Sunday). Toronto residents may make one reservation per day, per activity type and only for members of their household.
  3. Use the following map or list to find a pool. You can search by using your own address, or the community centre, park or outdoor pool name. Filter results by selecting a Location Type (indoor or outdoor) and by Activity Type.
  4. Select a map pin for pool status and to find the Reserve Now button.
  5. Choose the Reserve Now button to find available reservation times. Once you have found a date and time you prefer, select Reserve.
  6. A new window will open in eFun. Select Add to add the activity to your cart, and log in to eFun using your family and client number.
  7. Select A Client from the dropdown to identify which member of your household you are making a reservation for, then choose Go to Checkout.
  8. Review the activity Details and select Complete. A waiver will open and you will need to Agree to the terms to complete the reservation. Waitlists are not kept or monitored for recreation reservations.
  9. After completing the reservation, take a screenshot or print the receipt to show on-site.

Reservations will be honoured for 5 minutes beyond the scheduled start time. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available.

For a better experience, reserve using a desktop or laptop device, and make sure your web browser is up-to-date.

Fees

Fees apply for indoor lane swimming and aquafit.

Indoor Pools

Indoor pools are open. Hours of operation vary and fees apply for indoor lane swimming and aquafit.

Aquafit

Water-based fitness class. Equipment provided.

Deep Water Aquafit

Water-based fitness class in the deep end. Equipment provided.

Lane Swim: General

Open swim for swimming continuous lengths or widths. Swimmers are encouraged to bring their own personal equipment.

Lane Swim: Older Adult

Open swim for seniors (60+) to swim continuous lengths or widths.

Lane Swim: Women

Open swim for women to swim continuous lengths or widths.

Leisure Swim: Family

Open swim for families to swim together with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios and swim tests for deep end access apply.

Leisure Swim: General

Open swim with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios, age restrictions for swimming alone, and swim tests for deep end access apply. Read Important Information about pool use.

Leisure Swim: Older Adult

Open swim for seniors (60+) with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios and swim tests for deep end access apply.

Leisure Swim: Open and Inclusive

Open swim with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios, age restrictions for swimming alone and swim tests for deep end access apply. This program is designed for clients seeking a swim incorporating all gender expressions and body types. Facility window blinds will remain closed during this program.

Leisure Swim: Preschool

Open swim for young children up to 5 years of age and their caregivers, with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios and swim tests for deep end access apply.

Leisure Swim: Women

Open swim for women with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios, age restrictions for swimming alone and swim tests for deep end access apply.

Leisure Swim: Youth

Open swim for youth (ages 13-24) with shallow and deep areas separated. Proper supervision ratios and swim tests for deep end access apply.

Personal Equipment and Toys

Participants are permitted to bring their own personal equipment and toys for use during Leisure Swim. Sharing of equipment is only allowed amongst members of the same household. Participants are encouraged to wipe down and clean their personal equipment and toys upon returning home. Porous equipment will not be provided (i.e. personal floatation devices (PFDs), life jackets, noodles, etc.).

Community Centre and Outdoor Pool Sign-In

Everyone must sign in when using a community centre, indoor or outdoor pool. This includes:

  • providing a first name
  • providing an email address or phone number
  • answering COVID-19 screening questions

This will help with Toronto Public Health contact tracing if it’s necessary.

Cancel a reservation online up to one day before the activity is scheduled.

  1. Log in to eFun using your family and client number.
  2. Select My Account from the top menu.
  3. Scroll down to view your scheduled activities and choose Withdraw to cancel a reservation. Select OK to confirm you want to withdraw from the activity and a Withdrawal Confirmation screen will open.

If you need to cancel your reservation the day of, email pfrcustomerservice@toronto.ca or call 416-396-7378, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.