🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in Leslieville & Riverside
Updated daily · Showing Apr 17–Apr 23
Leslieville & Riverside has 3 pools with free drop-in swimming for kids this week — leisure swim and preschool swim are completely free, no registration needed. Pools: Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, Matty Eckler Recreation Centre, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre.
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| Pool | Free Options | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre | Yes |
| 2 | Matty Eckler Recreation Centre | Yes |
| 3 | S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre | Yes |
Pool Schedules
📍Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Sun2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
👶Leisure Swim: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Sat1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sun12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Thu4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Fri7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Sat1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sun12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mon8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Tue11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Wed8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Thu8:15 PM - 9:15 PM
📍Matty Eckler Recreation Centre
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri6:30 PM - 8:45 PM
Sat2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sun1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Sat1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tue10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thu10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Sat3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Sun3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Mon7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Tue7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Wed7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Thu7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
📍S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
🏊Leisure Swim (Women)
FreeAll ages
Wed4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow (Women)
PaidAges 13+
Wed7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Swimming in Leslieville & Riverside — FAQ
Is swimming free in Leslieville & Riverside?▾
Yes! Leisure swim is completely free at all City of Toronto pools in Leslieville & Riverside, including Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, Matty Eckler Recreation Centre, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre. Lane swim may have a small fee ($2.50 youth · $3.75 adult), but if you swim regularly, a multi-visit pass brings the cost down.
Can I bring my toddler to swimming drop-ins in Leslieville & Riverside?▾
Absolutely! Toddlers are welcome at leisure swim and preschool swim sessions. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver in the water (not just poolside). Babies and toddlers must wear swim diapers — regular diapers are not allowed in the pool.
Do I need to register for drop-in swimming in Leslieville & Riverside?▾
No registration needed — just show up! Some popular pools have capacity limits and may use a wristband system during peak times, so arriving 10–15 minutes early is recommended, especially on weekends.
Which pools in Leslieville & Riverside have free swimming for kids?▾
Leslieville & Riverside has 3 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, Matty Eckler Recreation Centre, S.h. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre. Most offer free leisure swim and preschool swim — check the schedules above for exact times at each pool.
How often are Leslieville & Riverside pool schedules updated?▾
All schedules on this page are pulled directly from the City of Toronto's recreation database and refreshed daily. The times shown reflect this week's confirmed drop-in sessions. If a pool has a closure or schedule change, it will be reflected here within 24 hours.
Schedule data sourced directly from the City of Toronto's recreation database. Updated daily.
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