🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in West End

Updated daily · Showing Apr 17–Apr 23

West End 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 Annette Community Recreation Centre, Mary Mccormick Recreation Centre, Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, and more.

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PoolFree Options
1Annette Community Recreation CentreYes
2Mary Mccormick Recreation CentreYes
3Parkdale Community Recreation CentreYes
4Swansea Community Recreation CentreYes
5Wallace Emerson Community Recreation CentreYes

Pool Schedules

📍Annette Community Recreation Centre

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sun2:00 PM - 2:55 PM
Mon7:05 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed7:05 PM - 8:00 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Arthritis
PaidAges 13+
Fri1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Mon1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Tue1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Wed1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Deep
PaidAges 13+
Thu7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Fri3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tue7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thu6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri7:35 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat1:30 PM - 2:25 PM
Sun12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Mon8:05 PM - 8:45 PM
Tue6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Wed8:05 PM - 8:45 PM
Thu3:10 PM - 3:55 PM

📍Mary Mccormick Recreation Centre

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri6:35 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon6:35 PM - 7:30 PM
Thu6:35 PM - 7:30 PM
👶Leisure Swim: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Fri10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mon11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Arthritis
PaidAges 13+
Fri11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thu2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Fri9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sat6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sun7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tue9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Thu9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Sat4:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Mon7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Tue7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Wed2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Thu7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim: Quiet (No Music)
PaidAges 7+
Tue2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

📍Parkdale Community Recreation Centre

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri7:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Sat2:30 PM - 3:25 PM
Sun2:30 PM - 3:25 PM
Tue7:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Thu7:00 PM - 7:55 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

📍Swansea Community Recreation Centre

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Sun2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Mon7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri8:35 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sun4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mon8:35 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue8:35 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed8:35 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu8:35 PM - 9:30 PM

📍Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Sat2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Sun2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
🏊Leisure Swim: Adult
FreeAges 17+
Fri4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Mon9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tue8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Wed8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Thu9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
👶Leisure Swim: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Fri9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Mon9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tue8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Wed8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Thu9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
PaidAges 13+
Fri1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mon1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Fri8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Sun1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Mon8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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Swimming in West End — FAQ

Is swimming free in West End?
Yes! Leisure swim is completely free at all City of Toronto pools in West End, including Annette Community Recreation Centre, Mary Mccormick Recreation Centre, Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, Swansea Community Recreation Centre, Wallace Emerson 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 West End?
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 West End?
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 West End have free swimming for kids?
West End has 5 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Annette Community Recreation Centre, Mary Mccormick Recreation Centre, Parkdale Community Recreation Centre, Swansea Community Recreation Centre, Wallace Emerson Community Recreation Centre. Most offer free leisure swim and preschool swim — check the schedules above for exact times at each pool.
How often are West End 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.