🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in Midtown
Updated daily · Showing Jul 25–Jul 31
Midtown has 5 pools with free drop-in swimming for kids this week — leisure swim and preschool swim are completely free, no registration needed. Pools include Hillcrest Community Centre, Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool, Leaside Park, and more.
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| Pool | Free Options | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Community Centre | Yes |
| 2 | Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool | Yes |
| 3 | Leaside Park | Yes |
| 4 | North Toronto Memorial Community Centre | Yes |
| 5 | Riverdale Park East | Yes |
Pool Schedules
📍Hillcrest Community Centre
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Mon5:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Tue3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wed3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thu3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Mon7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Mon8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Wed8:00 PM - 8:45 PM
📍Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Sun2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Mon12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Wed12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Fri12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Arthritis
PaidAges 13+
Tue2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Thu2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Mon9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Tue9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Thu9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fri9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sun4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mon2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Tue8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📍Leaside Park
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Sun12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Mon12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Tue12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Wed12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Thu12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Sun10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Mon10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Tue10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Wed10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Thu10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Fri10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
📍North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
🏊Adapted Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Wed8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
🏊Leisure Swim - Outdoor Pool
FreeAll ages
Sat10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Arthritis
PaidAges 17+
Tue9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thu10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Deep
PaidAges 13+
Mon1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tue10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Thu9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fri10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Mon6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Wed1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Fri1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Wed8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
📍Riverdale Park East
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Sun10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Mon9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Tue9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Wed9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Thu9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Fri10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
🏊♂️Lane Swim: Family
PaidAges 7+
Mon10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Tue10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Wed10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Thu10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Swimming in Midtown — FAQ
Is swimming free in Midtown?▾
Yes! Leisure swim is completely free at all City of Toronto pools in Midtown, including Hillcrest Community Centre, Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool, Leaside Park, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Riverdale Park East. 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 Midtown?▾
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 Midtown?▾
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 Midtown have free swimming for kids?▾
Midtown has 5 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Hillcrest Community Centre, Leaside Gardens Swimming Pool, Leaside Park, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Riverdale Park East. Most offer free leisure swim and preschool swim — check the schedules above for exact times at each pool.
How often are Midtown 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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