Question 1

Is swimming free in Scarborough?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Leisure swim is completely free at all City of Toronto pools in Scarborough, including Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, Halbert Park, Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, Knob Hill Park, Mcgregor Park Community Centre, Rouge Valley 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.

Question 2

Can I bring my toddler to swimming drop-ins in Scarborough?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Do I need to register for drop-in swimming in Scarborough?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which pools in Scarborough have free swimming for kids?

Accepted Answer

Scarborough has 7 pools with kids' swimming drop-ins: Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, Halbert Park, Heron Park Community Recreation Centre, Knob Hill Park, Mcgregor Park Community Centre, Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre. Most offer free leisure swim and preschool swim — check the schedules above for exact times at each pool.

Question 5

How often are Scarborough pool schedules updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

🏊 Swimming Drop-ins for Kids in Scarborough

Pool Schedules

📍Agincourt Community Recreation Centre

📍Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough

📍Halbert Park

📍Heron Park Community Recreation Centre

📍Knob Hill Park

📍Mcgregor Park Community Centre

📍Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre

Swimming in Scarborough — FAQ

	Pool	Free Options	Swim Types
1	Agincourt Community Recreation Centre	Yes	Lane Swim, Leisure Swim, Aquatic Fitness: Shallow, Leisure Swim: Preschool
2	Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough	Yes	Leisure Swim, Lane Swim, Aquatic Fitness: Shallow, Aquatic Fitness: Deep
3	Halbert Park	Yes	Lane Swim, Leisure Swim
4	Heron Park Community Recreation Centre	Yes	Lane Swim, Leisure Swim, Leisure Swim: Preschool
5	Knob Hill Park	Yes	Leisure Swim, Lane Swim
6	Mcgregor Park Community Centre	Yes	Lane Swim: Early Opening, Leisure Swim: Early Opening, Leisure Swim, Lane Swim
7	Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre	Yes	Leisure Swim, Aquatic Fitness: Shallow, Leisure Swim: Preschool, Lane Swim, Aquatic Fitness: Deep, Lane Swim (Women), Leisure Swim (Women), Aquatic Fitness: Deep (Women), Aquatic Fitness: Shallow (Women), Lane Swim: Quiet (No Music)