🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in York
Updated daily · Showing Jul 26–Aug 1
York 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 Earlscourt Park, Fairbank Memorial Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre, and more.
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| Pool | Free Options | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earlscourt Park | Yes |
| 2 | Fairbank Memorial Park | Yes |
| 3 | Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre | Yes |
| 4 | Lawrence Heights Community Centre | Yes |
| 5 | Vaughan Road Academy | Yes |
Pool Schedules
📍Earlscourt Park
🏊Leisure Swim (Giovanni Caboto)
FreeAll ages
Sun5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mon5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Tue5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Wed12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fri5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sat12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow (Giovanni Caboto)
PaidAges 13+
Mon8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Sat9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
🏊♂️Lane Swim (Giovanni Caboto)
PaidAges 7+
Sun7:45 PM - 8:45 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
Fri7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Sat10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
📍Fairbank Memorial Park
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
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
Sat12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sun10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fri10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
FreeAges 13+
Mon9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tue9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thu9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fri9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
FreeAges 7+
Mon8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
🏊Leisure Swim (Women)
FreeAll ages
Sat2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
👶Leisure Swim: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Mon11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tue11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wed11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM - 3:45 PM
📍Lawrence Heights Community Centre
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sun10:00 AM - 7:55 PM
Mon10:00 AM - 5:45 PM
Tue11:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Wed10:00 AM - 7:55 PM
Thu11:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Sat10:00 AM - 7:55 PM
🏊Leisure Swim (Men)
FreeAll ages
Mon6:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Tue6:00 PM - 7:55 PM
🏊Leisure Swim (Women)
FreeAll ages
Thu6:00 PM - 7:55 PM
Fri6:00 PM - 7:55 PM
📍Vaughan Road Academy
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sun1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mon2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sat1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sun2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Mon12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Tue12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Wed12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Thu12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Fri12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Sat2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Swimming in York — FAQ
Is swimming free in York?▾
Yes! Leisure swim is completely free at all City of Toronto pools in York, including Earlscourt Park, Fairbank Memorial Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre, Lawrence Heights Community Centre, Vaughan Road Academy. 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 York?▾
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 York?▾
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 York have free swimming for kids?▾
York has 5 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Earlscourt Park, Fairbank Memorial Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre, Lawrence Heights Community Centre, Vaughan Road Academy. Most offer free leisure swim and preschool swim — check the schedules above for exact times at each pool.
How often are York 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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