We were having fun here for the New Year Eve First Night event. There were different activities,…read morelike skating, swimming, some vendors and popcorns. Also, there were some outdoor performances. The weather was ok, just too cold I felt. There were lot of volunteers to help out. It was a long lineup for the free popcorn, my kid enjoyed the Lego station so much. The swimming pool has a big dolphin, which also attracted my daughter too. We would like to come for the community activities in the future.

I think I'm going to tear up writing this. Going here is a walk down memory lane. I've been here…read moresince I was a tot. First learned how to float from my dad during "Leisure Swim." Then the Aquaquest classes that were each kid's rite of passage. At one point it became cool to bike here, hang out, and hit up the awesome yellow big kids' slide. Then you stopped coming as a teenager 'cause Wonderland and the beach were cooler. And then one day I came back for the Lane Swim to cure my saaaadd, academia-induced neck pain. I had become an adult. Not much has changed over the years. The giant "Richmond Hill" flag still hangs at the front of the pool. The ceiling here was likely exceptionally high and sunny for '90s standards, and is still impressive today. I *think* the "big kids' slide" is still the same one from childhood and it hasn't aged a day in 20 years. Change rooms are large and clean and let you avoid people. The staff are nice, it doesn't cost a fortune to come here, and their public lane swim hours are good (approx. 11am-1pm and 9-10pm on weekdays, 11-12:30 on weekends). The pool at 25m is standard for a community centre with a generous deep end, the warm pool is equally fun and spacious. My only complaint would be the narrowness of the small lane, and that the hairdryers in the women's washrooms are way too high for the 99% Asian demographic. Guess the town of R-Hill hadn't anticipated this turnout, lawls. 5 stars because this pool was already neat during its day and has kept up beautifully over the years. I've visited other R-Hill pools like the Centennial, where staff are rude a.f., or the Wave Pool, which is fun if you're under 12 and intolerable if you're over. I'll hit up a few more pools before finalizing the verdict, but for now Bayview Hill remains a first-rate spot to get your exercise in.

I love this pool! It's clean and free!…read more I came here right after going to woodbine beach, I loved it! It basically has 3 different pools, one for diving, one kiddy pool, and one pool for adults over 18, if your under age they make you do this test so they know that you can swim. But if you look older then your age then they probably won't even ask you. It has clean showers, and clean enough washrooms. I can't wait to come back here, I'll be back soon before the summer's over.

This great facility right next to Woodbine beach offers free entrance, sufficient space for lane…read moreswimming and two additional pools for leisure and diving. It surely could be more modern, but altogether it is in good condition - and again, it's free.

Great facilities. I use it for lane swimming and the pool is a good size and generally not too…read morebusy, except for 15-20 blocks. People I know play basketball or do aqua classes and all are very impressed. I'm hoping to swim today (Dec 31, 2024) so don't all show up at once. I'm a medium lane swimmer but on the slower side and I am self-conscious about holding people up.

Jimmie Simpson + Dani L…read more Aquafit class with the most entertaining, flamboyant teacher ever = FREE Lane swim in a clean facility with decent hours = FREE! Ballroom dancing instruction for beginners = FREE!! Drop-in yoga classes for all levels = FREE, MF!!!!

Hot days call for cooling dips in blue waters...even if those waters are only blue because of a…read moreplastic pool lining. I work from home, about a 10 minute bike ride from this Christie Pits park adjacent pool, and today I decided to take my "lunch break" at the pool. A sandwich is portable. A pool is not. It was an easy choice to make. And with public pools being free these days, heading for a dip and a poolside lounge for just an hour is a sound financial decision as well. This pool is usually pretty busy on nice days, so its not great for getting your laps in, but it has all the other features you need and want: splash pad with fountain, small "warm" pool, large shallow pool, and finally a medium sized deep pool compete with diving board and big tall twisty slide. Plus clean showers and changing area, and a nice view of the park. There are also a ton of lifeguards so that aforementioned busyness always feels under control. Pro tip: its not unheard of for this or any of the other popular city pools to have lineups for entry on sunny weekend days. Factor this into your pool plans accordingly.

Beware - unmarked wet painted areas of the pool today which is totally irresponsible on the part of…read morethe pool management. My family's swimsuits were ruined by the wet paint so today's free swim cost us a couple hundred dollars to replace new swimsuits.

Very good! They even had a restaurant but I did not like how they never warm up the waterread more

yesterday, July 13, 2025, I checked the website and went for the lane swim for 7pm. when I got…read morethere I saw a long line of leisure swimmers. staff were huddled inside the building. I found out they were going to split the swim into both leisure and lane but only give lane swimmers 3 lanes in the middle of the pool. hardly enough. I asked why this wasn't put in the alert section of the website (which I checked before leaving). just apologies, no reason given. Then they didn't allow anyone in at the dedicated start time. There was no communication by staff to the long line of heat exhausted swimmers waiting and not knowing what was going on. In the private sector, managers would be fired for this nonsense.

Really great community center, especially for young kids. The splash pad and playground are big,…read morethere are lots of benches and picnic tables in the shade. There is a big indoor pool for kids with water toys and safety vests. This building is also attached to the Pleasant Ridge Library.

This outdoor rink is definitely A-ok! There is a HUGE parking lot with a well lit pathway leading…read moreto the outdoor rink. When you arrive at the change area, you check-in with security to ensure you have booked the correct time slot (cannot have more than 25 skaters at any one time). The change area is separate into 6 tables to slap on your skates and enjoy the well groomed surface. The rink is more a square than the typical recto-oval we are all too familiar with. The organic nature this rink takes on, slight incline from the entrance to the natural obstacle course of bumps adds to the overall feel when enjoying the fresh air as you are doing laps and hit the unsuspecting speed bump to wake you up a bit. The staff are very friendly and love the high tech Zamboni that is deployed at the end of each 45 minute skating interval

Booked a day pool pass at the Sheraton. Was very pleased with the entire experience. They even gave…read moreus a tote bag with snacks and water when we checked in. The pool chairs are comfortable and come with large umbrellas to protect you from the sun. They even have a covered, semi indoor section. Changing rooms are a bit small with shower area and sauna. Overall a great experience. We easily spent half a day lounging by the pool. It got a bit busy by the evening.

This pool is stunning. It is a heated, indoor ourdoor pool that you can swim in all year round…read more It is pretty cool to swim in a warm pool surrounded by snow in January! There is a fitness center attached as well. The staff are friendly and it is never busy, which is great.

THE POOL DECK IS HEATED, the pool itself is also very warm, quite large, and has a slide! Staff are…read morevery kind. Decor: friendly orange blobs painted on the white cinder block walls. Favourite time: Sunday nights from 6:30-9 they do a women and girls only swim. Very comfortable so long as you don't mind swimming freestyle plaid/thread-the-needle laps around kids playing ring toss and old ladies with flutterboards. Caveat: I have *never* successfully swum straight laps here for more than about 10 minutes at a time, and once an old lady spat on the floor in the shower.

Gym is clean, spacious and a great value. I think it was re-done a couple of years ago. As long…read moreas it meets your needs, its a great value. At the City of Toronto prices, I'm considering using it as a gym to do certain things, and go elsewhere for classes. As long as you sign up for at least 3 months, I think its about $35-40 per month. (This review is for the gym only, but the Rec Centre is a huge complex with lots available). - Good amount of free weights and machines. Well organized. - Good instructional info posted on the wall as to how to do exercises - Decent selection of cardio equipment that runs well... although if you are planning to come after work I'd check out how the crowd is before committing. - Washrooms are reasonably clean although change area is small. - Access to certain times in pool. - Little/no classes. - You're not inundated with ads everywhere. - No initiation, pay all at once (may be required). - Staff is not too involved - Don't know if personal training is available. - Not sure if there is towel service (don't think so).