🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in York
Updated daily · Showing Apr 17–Apr 23
York has 2 pools with free drop-in swimming for kids this week — leisure swim and preschool swim are completely free, no registration needed. Pools: Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre, Vaughan Road Academy.
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| Pool | Free Options | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre | Yes |
| 2 | Vaughan Road Academy | Yes |
Pool Schedules
📍Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre
💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
FreeAges 13+
Fri8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Mon9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tue7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Wed8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Thu7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
FreeAges 7+
Fri8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Sun4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Mon8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Tue8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Thu8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Fri6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun1:15 PM - 4:00 PM
🏊Leisure Swim (Women)
FreeAll ages
Sat7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
👶Leisure Swim: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Fri12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Mon12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Tue12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Wed12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Thu12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
📍Vaughan Road Academy
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sun1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Tue4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thu4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
🏊♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Sun2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Tue8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu8:00 PM - 9:00 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 Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation 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 2 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation 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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