🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in York

Updated daily · Showing Jun 11–Jun 17

York has 3 pools with free drop-in swimming for kids this week — leisure swim and preschool swim are completely free, no registration needed. Pools: Earlscourt Park, Fairbank Memorial Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre.

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PoolFree Options
1Earlscourt ParkYes
2Fairbank Memorial ParkYes
3Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation CentreYes

Pool Schedules

📍Earlscourt Park

🏊Leisure Swim (Giovanni Caboto)
FreeAll ages
Sat5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sun5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim (Giovanni Caboto)
PaidAges 7+
Sat7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Sun7:45 PM - 8:45 PM

📍Fairbank Memorial Park

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sat12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sun12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sat10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📍Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre

💪Aquatic Fitness: Shallow
FreeAges 13+
Thu7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Fri8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
FreeAges 7+
Thu8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri8:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Sun4:15 PM - 5:15 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: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Thu12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Fri12:45 PM - 1:45 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. 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 3 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Earlscourt Park, Fairbank Memorial Park, Joseph J. Piccininni Community Recreation Centre. 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.