At Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities, all visitors are asked to wear clean clothing meant for swimming that allows safe participation in programs. Traditional swimwear is preferred, but other suitable clothing is accepted. Women have the right to be topless in public pools and parks. Children who are not toilet-trained must wear approved swim diapers with a snug-fitting cover to keep the pool clean and safe for everyone.
To accommodate all visitors and maintain safety in programs, the term "proper bathing attire" must be redefined. In Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities, traditional swimwear is preferred where possible; however, the following criteria will be used when determining the appropriateness of attire for swimming:
Clothing is clean and brought to the pool for the sole purpose of swimming (one cannot wear their street clothes into the pool)
The clothing must permit the individual to participate safely in the program. Every effort must be made to eliminate the risk of strangulation or being weighed down to the point of incapacitation.
Aquatic staff are directed to be accommodating the needs of all patrons.
The City of Toronto's policy is to make its public pools and parks congenial for everyone, recognizing that some individuals may choose to exercise their right to go topless. Women have the right to go topless.
Swimmers who are not toilet-trained, must wear snug-fitting pants over a cotton diaper or suitable disposable swim pants or reusable pool diapers (eg, Huggies Little Swimmers, Gabby's Pool Pant Diaper).