🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in Midtown

Updated daily · Showing Jun 21–Jun 27

Midtown has 3 pools with free drop-in swimming for kids this week — leisure swim and preschool swim are completely free, no registration needed. Pools: Leaside Park, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, Riverdale Park East.

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PoolFree Options
1Leaside ParkYes
2North Toronto Memorial Community CentreYes
3Riverdale Park EastYes

Pool Schedules

📍Leaside Park

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sun12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Mon4:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Tue4:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Wed4:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Thu4:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
Sat12:00 PM - 6:55 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sun10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Fri10:00 AM - 11:55 AM
Sat10:00 AM - 11:55 AM

📍North Toronto Memorial Community Centre

🏊Adapted Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Wed8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sun2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
🏊Leisure Swim - Outdoor Pool
FreeAll ages
Sun10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
👶Leisure Swim: Preschool
FreeAges 0–5
Wed8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Arthritis
PaidAges 13+
Tue9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thu10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
💪Aquatic Fitness: Deep
PaidAges 13+
Mon2:15 PM - 3:15 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
Wed2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Fri2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sun3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Mon11:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Tue8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wed11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Thu8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Sat3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim: Quiet (No Music)
PaidAges 7+
Wed8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

📍Riverdale Park East

🏊Leisure Swim
FreeAll ages
Sun12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mon4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thu4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🏊‍♂️Lane Swim
PaidAges 7+
Sun10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Fri10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Sat10:00 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 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 3 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: 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.