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.

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.

I would really recommend checking out this pool it's open on Saturday 2-4 pm it's very well…read moremaintained and it's a nice pool

This pool is now open to the public for free swimming for the general public from 2 - 4 pm every…read moreSaturday. I went today and had a great time! The pool was a perfect temperature, and the facility was very clean.

Taking advantage of the free swims during Summer, my family and I decided to try this place out…read morehaving not been before, and I can say it soon became our go to place for a cool down! Whilst there is no onsite parking, there is a parking lot just a 5 minute walk away which is fairly cheap and definitely worth it for a trip here. There's a huge park outside and area to walk around in where the centre is, as well as plenty of eateries if you get hungry after a swim sesh! The swimming pool is fantastic. There's a diving board, slide, swing rope and a hot tub as well as plenty of floaties and balls to play with. It's super fun with family or friends and even though it can get a little crowded, it's really well managed and has loads of space. The slide only runs at certain times so do watch out for that one! The changing rooms are also really nice and clean with plenty of lockers and private spaces. They are mixed. Overall a really great place for a fun day out!

Staff were not courteous on the phone. The showers are…read moregenderless with no option for privacy whatsoever.

I like the skateboard park, there's also a BMX area. The park is quite nice and it has had some…read moreupgrades. Not sure the future of the spot an area, as it is being re-developed

I've been here a few times for both skating and lane swim. Staff have always been nice and really…read moremake a point of providing accessibility. They allowed me to goof off in the recreational skating area with a friend in a wheelchair when it wasn't crowded. They have skates for rent and hot chocolate for sale. In terms of swimming, showers are old but work. There is an accessible shower corner with railings, seat and shower hose. Change rooms have ample bench space and you have the choice between coin operated lockers or just leaving your stuff in the cubbyholes. The lanes are WIDE and the pace is much slower than usual. Last time I went, their fast lane was a little crowded and almost everyone was going at a medium pace. The medium lane was extremely slow but I was able to get away with drills and sprints with only two other swimmers in there.

As of July 2011…read more.. Alexandra Park pool water temp is COLD. I was told by a lifeguard that the pool is leaking, and to compensate they are pumping in fresh tap water 24/7. I repeat, the water is COLD. I'm a competitive swimmer and enjoy training in cooler water (70-72F) but this is kind of ridiculous. I would say it's not more than 63F-ish. Alexandra Park pool is 50 yards long. Weird and a bit rare to see that in North America anymore. All City of Toronto outdoor pools are all free for everyone to enjoy. The showers in the men's changerooms kind of suck, the shower heads should be replaced, they kind of spit out water everywhere else than on your body. Other than that, the changerooms are clean and spacious. Not sure about the earlier poster's comments about people being young and beautiful. The patronage reflects the diversity of Toronto much like everywhere else in the city. I didn't notice any pervs or skeevs, just local residents enjoying a free city pool. I'm a swimmer and come for adult lap swimming at night, and just might have been the grape smuggler to which she makes reference. It's much easier to swim 4000 yds in a speedo as opposed to board shorts.

This is a beautiful large pool with plenty of room on the deck and in the water. There are shady…read moreareas far enough away from others where you can play a boom box without a problem. The lockers aren't needed, just bring all your stuff with you. The hours are from noon until 6:45pm.

I can't say much for the swimming pool but this park is a haven for me. Even though it's a big,…read morehuge city, people tend to forget how green it is. Stanley Park isn't huge, but it's still beautiful and lush and green filled with swings and a jungle gym and seating and it's one of those places that really makes me feel like a kid again. It's located on a relatively quiet part of King West without a lot of stores or clubs or bars or restaurants around. It feels like this miniature forest stuck right smack dab in the middle of the biggest city in the country. I wish I had more time in my life to just hang out here, people watch and play on the swings. Ah, to be five again.

Ok. It's a neat neighborhood, a nice park, and the pool was uncrowded and clean…read more BUT be warned: there is some sort of slaughterhouse/meat rendering facility very near here, and on certain days the odor can be VERY noticeable. Not unbearable, but pretty darn bad. I guess it depends on which way the wind is blowing. . .

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

We discovered this pool late into the season and really enjoyed how we could swim lanes outside…read moreright along the lakeshore. The pool is huge and they allow 50 walk-ins every hour. There are a ton of lifeguards and you can get really good exercise in the 45 minutes you are allowed to swim in the pool. Unfortunately, there are no lounge chairs but if you just want to swim, this is definitely the place for you. If you want to get in, make sure you arrive 30 minutes before swim time.

This side of the park is where I often neglect, so I explored out West and saw what I've been…read moremissing out on. Visiting a cemetery is not something I do for fun pre-COVID, but I'm glad I went there for a walk for once. Many tombstones from ages ago are wearing away, and I'm wondering whether their descendants still visit them. You can walk along a path with flat-to-the-ground headstones flanking either side into an area shaded by trees. I also saw Jack Layton's monument, with a headstone sculpture of his face. I see people have left some flowers recently. Super cool as I did not know his gravesite is there! Riverdale Farm was closed when I was there, but I could still peek at the farm animals outside the gate. I was there just after they announced on the news that someone stole Juniper, the baby goat! I believe I saw mama and the siblings there? The gates are not high... so I can see how a rascal can jump the fence and take a goat. Like who does that?! Cemetery and a park walk are not the first things that come to mind, but it reminds me that when I open my mind to unique experiences, I'm most of the time pleasantly rewarded.

Lovely Greenspace in Cabbagetown (as if it needed more nice spots) with lots of baseball diamond…read moreand plenty of Greenspace. Not a lot of shade on the hill but the park also has Riverdale Farms, one of the hidden gems of Toronto.

As a scuba diver, I have used Water Sports for years and always get excellent advice and service…read more You have to go knowing you may need to wait awhile as they may be giving that excellent advice and service to the person who came in before you. Paul knows what he is talking about - won't upsell you because of price and really just wants everyone to experience the magic of snorkelling and scuba diving.

Paul consistently takes the time to explain, suggest, and listen. He is fair, and smart about his…read moreproducts and generous with information. He has taught me ( who thought I already knew everything!?) more about swim suit quality , swim cap, and goggles. I swim every morning before 7- and with my new gear today I felt a new person. ( not bad for mid January in Ontario). Women's swimsuits were well priced compared to local highly recommended specialty stores. I'll continue to shop here and to recommend to fellow swimmers.