Swimming

Outdoor and indoor pools are open and are operating at a reduced capacity. Reservations are encouraged.

Stay up-to-date on all changes to City services by visiting COVID-19: Changes to City Services.

Find your nearest pool and reserve a swim by using the map below.

 

Find out how to book your swimming time slot online and make your reservation today. 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.

Splash pads are currently open and wading pools will open June 30. Beaches open for swimming on June 5. General information about pool use, swim tests and fees is available on Swimming – General Information.

What You Need to Know Before You Go

  • Reservations are available to Toronto residents only, and 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.
  • Reservations are encouraged for all swims. A small number of spots will be available for participants who are not able to make a reservation online.
  • Lane swim capacity has been reduced to two (2) people, per lane where physical distancing can be maintained. Leisure swim capacity has been reduced to allow more space for physical distancing.
  • 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.

Outdoor Pools

As of June 30, 2021 most outdoor pool locations are open and are operating on a full-time schedule. The schedule at some locations may vary. Select a location from the map or listing below and select “Reserve Now” to view each pool’s schedule.

June 30 to September 5 Schedule:

  • Daily 10:30 a.m. to noon – lane swim
  • Daily noon to 8 p.m. – leisure swim

Lane Swim: General

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

Update: Capacity for lane swim is increased to two (2) people, per lane where physical distancing can be maintained.

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.

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

Indoor Pools

Indoor pools are open as of July 21, 2021 and Aquafit classes will resume July 26. Hours of operation vary and fees apply for lane swimming.

Lane Swim: General

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

Lane Swim: Women

Open swim for women to swim continuous lengths or widths.

Lane Swim: Older Adult

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

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: 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.

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: 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: 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.

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

Aquafit

Water-based fitness class. Equipment provided.

Deep Water Aquafit

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

  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.

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.