Beautiful, large, bright community centre with activities for all ages. I often see people playing pickle ball in the gym. They also run summer/ March break sporting camps (tennis, basketball). This centre also features a play place in a room with really high ceilings - includes a small play structure and some kids toys throughout. There is a small sensory room that is always supervised. A large library with private study rooms available for booking. The pool is so spacious and bright! Large pool available for lane swim and a decent size kid pool. There is also a waterslide and small splash pad that isn't always in use/ turned on. The onsite gym isn't the largest but has decent equipment and a nice large 3 lane track (slow, medium, fast) that overlooks the gymnasium from above. Parking garage has been under construction for years. It also doesn't connect to the rec centre directly during this time of construction/ sometimes the elevator is not operational which is inconvenient especially in the winter when you have to exit the parking garage only to walk a few meters to enter the rec centre. read more

This community centre is pretty big and well maintained. Parking is underground free for 3 hours you can scan the ticket at the front desk or inside the library. I've brought my kids here for basketball and swimming classes. We visit this library from time to time. I've also rented their meeting rooms before for my kid's birthday party - very spacious. They have a small indoor playground which is great but in my opinion I would say it's probably more for kids 5 years and up based on the structure. read more

Cornell Community Centre - Community Centers Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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A beautiful community centre that has something for everyone. The facility is still pretty new in my opinion and the library is quite big. They have multiple courts, a swimming pool, gym area and much more. They have a schedule that changes seasonally for designated times when certain sports are being played. Pickleball is a huge one right now and there is usually a line up for this so get there early. Swim lanes have slow, medium and fast lanes during the weekdays, believe it's open to all during the weekends for a free for all swim. Gym is based on membership that is separate from the rest of the community centre. Parking is on premise and can be validated at the reception area. Overall a great spot to check out if you're in the community looking for something to do. read more

Hi, what upset me very much: you provide public with a lot of information about the community center activities offered. How about concrete info for each activity: Month, days, time, separately to kids, adults, elderly persons? Isn't it looks strange? To catch the information should one visit the center in person? I am 76 and looking to attend in-door pool. Hope you will you fix this ASAP. With good wishes, Natan Zak, Unionville read more

It's new(ish), spacious, a fair amount of amenities as far as I can see, a pool, a library, and a parking garage. Pretty good. The pool has several sections. A smaller rectangle that is quite warm. A larger lane swim section that is not as warm, but still warm by most standards. Then a even smaller hot tub that is quite large in reality. There is one slide which is quite fun too. The change rooms, for a pool that size isn't the biggest. It has warm water though in the showers. I've been to the library, it's a library. The gym, I saw people playing basketball and pickleball. Don't forget to get your parking ticket validated at the desk for free parking. read more

Bright, spacious, clean with everything I need. Fitness, swimming, play courts, library and helpful staff.

Cornell Community Centre is definitely a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. With the increase of population in the new subdivisions, this is about time City of Markham adds more facilities for the residents in the area. Full Fitness Centre (requires membership), Group Fitness Room (city sponsored fitness classes), Swimming Pool, Running track, Multi use gymnastic area that have drop in sport programs for all ages, children playground and group and even a special area for Older adults. The only thing missing maybe is a skating rink, but there are Markham CC, Angus Glen CC if you want to go leisure skate. The building is nicely design and just need some finishing touches. Ample parking at least for now, I have to wait till everything running then I will know. read more

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Cornell Community Centre & Library has been a wonderful welcoming establishment for me in recent years by providing me with the opportunity to swim laps in the big pool and also relax in the therapeutic pool which has helped me immensely recover from a lower back injury and also allowed me to use their library to do my drawing artwork. The staff there are very welcoming and friendly and would recommend it anyone looking to swim, stay fit and have fun! read more

Nice clean facilities!! Lots of wide open space. They could use more seating area near the pool viewing area, but they have the seating in the upper level. Coffee/snack shop available!! Nice touch. Lots of parking in the parking garage. Some spots are tight due to some drivers who have problems parking. read more

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Usually packed on weekends and after 7, which sucks if you are working. Limited machines and racks, so if you are planning on squat day, make sure to do it in the mornings or just a bit before it's closing. No complaint about the staff. They are always helpful and friendly. The price here is way too much. Closes before 10 on weekdays (Mon to Thurs). If you are looking for a fitness centre, look somewhere else unless it's walking distance from your house (which for me it is). They do have other facilities that are included but the price is not worth it. read more

Cornell is one of the prettiest and best community centres in markham! (Not biased, because I do take shifts there on occasion) This community centre is huge and definitely screams 'community'. It's located right beside the hospital and that creates the worst part of the centre - the parking. UGH! The parking is a nightmare on weekends and when there's a swim meet in the pool. There is simply not enough space in the little lot and if you have to park on the street, you'll get a ticket. I've actually been late for my shifts because I had to park in the residential areas ... are you kidding? Also, the parking lot is a 'paid' lot, as in you have to get a ticket and you pay on the way out at the front desk. (You pay after a few hours) The pool is lovely. it's huge, bright and spacious. The pool has a nice slide and a therapeutic pool- which a lot of pools don't have. It's definitely a 'hot tub' and it's a nice relaxing area after your swim. The pool is never really 'busy' as many of the markham pools are, and it's at a nice temperature so you can get a good endurance swim in. The viewing gallery is built for swim meets so it's huge, with a large overlook of the pool. The gym is a bit small, with not a lot of room for barbell lifting. I've only worked out there once, and the ventilation is not great. Had to stop running after awhile because I couldn't breathe well. I love the fact they have a running track. Indoor running tracks are just amazing. The facility also has a huge empty gym area for drop in sports (basketball, volleyball etc) and an indoor playground for kids. The library is very modern (the outside looks like burberry LOL) and the inside is organized and it just seems like a great place to study. Cornell is also getting a new cafe, which is a nice change from the other city of markham pools, which have nothing or a small dingy snack bar that's rarely open. This community centre is super spacious and very nice. I like to work here and I like to visit, even if I live on the other side of markham. read more

I have been to this community centre for 4+ years. I go to the library, swim, play badminton, attend birthday parties, use the indoor playground and multi-sensory room and a whole host of different baby/toddler classes. The library and their staff are fantastic. If you have a problem, go to their front desk and they are very pleasant to work with. I've been to two birthday parties and the parties are nice but the rooms themselves need a lot of decorating. The indoor playground has been run down. It becomes a zoo of toddlers on the weekends and summers. The rules of the playground are not enforced as the supervisor is simply someone who is on their phone or doodling. So be careful if you're the parent with the younger kid. It is also very dirty inside, you can see all the dust that has accumulated inside the play structure. The drop in badminton is filled with friendly people in the community. The lighting is pretty bad at times but you get what you pay for. There are issues when too many people come because some of the staff do not how to do rotations properly. The multi-sensory was very nice at the beginning but many of the displays broke and they were never fixed (for years)! If you ever do go, ask for the bin of toys in their closet. It's like a secret they don't want anyone knowing about. The classes they have are pretty much a hit and miss. Really depends on the staff member you get running the program. My biggest issue took place recently as my daughter was learning how to swim during a parent and tot time and she was not allowed to go in the pool. We were told what we were doing looked too structured previously and were turned away. When we asked what that meant, no clear answer could be provided. It's a pretty community centre but the people running it treat it as if it was their own property. read more

Not many people using the gym. There are six courts set up and still have vacancy. Suttons and racquets are supplied for players. The drawback is the floor is slippery. read more

Great location for this new addition to the community. However, considering the demographics of the area one would think that they would have made the parking areas more accessible--wheelchair accessibility is limited to main floor of parking. However, those of us mothers who push strollers and require the use of assistance to open doors or even a ramp to get a stroller up have no access to these things on the 2nd or 3rd floor of parking which is where you usually end up having to park as the facility gets busier with people discovering it is open. Another downfall is that if you are booking a party with them, they require full payment plus $500 insurance deposit fee even if your party is a few months ahead whereas the other facilities just require 50% to reserve date, then the other 50% + $500 deposit 30days prior (also stated on the town of markham website)--i didn't even have to pay for my wedding in full upfront! Library is great and fresh, but once again--speaking as a mother with a toddler and an infant, the change table they have in the children's areas washroom was installed too high. I'm average in height and my husband who is 6ft also finds it very high to change a child on. read more

GREAT SERVICE when booking and having my son's birthday party in the playgym. The party room is big and everyone complimented the cleanliness and location read more

POOL REVIEW ONLY: My little cousin had swimming lessons here on Saturday mornings in the spring of 2015 and I'd be the lucky one to bring him almost every week. He's a small kid (hey, we're Asian) and he had trouble keeping up with his class. We tried to speak the supervisor several times because the instructor was not good and almost always ignored him. She would be floating around and not looking at the kids in her class, while looking at her nails the entire time and picking at them..? Then I looked around and saw this was not the only other useless instructor. The instructional quality is horrific here but that's what happens when you hire kids to work on a sat morning. Anyway, the 'supervisor' was a short stubby Asian girl that seemed like she's worked way past her time and just did not want to be there anymore. She dismissed all our concerns as quickly as possible (so she can go back inside and browse the internet, I assume) and many times she would send out a tall guy in her place to solve the 'problem', which of course didn't help.. my aunt also wanted to speak to the higher supervisor but we did not even receive a business card. This frizzy hair girl was rude and really thought she ran the place, huh? Since our fam stays around cornell during the entire lesson set to use the other things the facility offers, I would rarely see the supervisor come out on deck to check on her instructors.. and one of the instructors had a drowning kid that was not spotted for around 15s until he was grabbed and left to choke on the side. Not once did the supervisor come out to check on any situation Don't know if aunt followed up on this but still thought it was highly unprofessional and would not trust my own kids at all to take a class here ( I don't have kids yet, promise) read more

Lovely community centre. Very modern, bright and spacious building. I typically use the library, pool and children's programs. I took points off for the following reasons: the pool decks are not always as clean as the could be. I come here with my kids for swimming, as do many families, and I'm not sure how often the change areas are cleaned. The snack bar in the building is not the greatest. I've only ever tried their baked goods but those always taste stale to me. Have not yet tried their prepared food. Parking is free if you get your ticket validated indoors, which is easy to do. Overall it's a nice place and a beloved addition to our community! read more

Parking is so complicated and inconvenient. Lane swim not allow people to swim straight but make a circle. Need to have separate the lane for professionals. read more

Cornell Community Centre - Community Centers Near Me - Markham, Ontario

I've been a member at Cornell CC for 3 months now. Of all the Markham CCs, I would say this one is the best. The fitness facilities are clean, bright (lots of windows) and this is the only CC in Markham that has a large enough stretch/open space area for self-directed/mat work outs. The changing room is, for the most part, clean however the bathrooms are hit and miss. There have been a number of times where it was not well maintained, or toilet paper/soap had run out. The staff members are friendly. I usually go during weekday evenings between 6-7 and it's never packed. I haven't had to wait for a cardio machine or equipment so far. Overall, I'm a fan of this place. It beats a lot of those chain gyms like Goodlife or Fit for Less that are packed and humid during peak hours. I am on the flexible plan (month to month) and it costs me the same as GL or FFL. Parking is never an issue and easy. read more

This is the best public swim pool I've ever been to. Lifeguards are good.Slide is awesome.Change rooms could be better but are good. Has a kiddie pool which is great.All they could do is they could provide towels so if someone forgets a towel at home they have towels and don't have to be wet.This place is very nice for relaxing they do have benches above the pool area so people can sit and watch.The pool also has many fun toys and boards to play on.The Cornell community centre also has a big gymnasium for badminton,basketball and volleyball.The community centre also has a library,playground,and gym (including sauna). They also have a small restaurant read more

This is a welcome addition of pool, library and other spaces, however there are some deficiencies in the design and flow of the building that you should know. my review is primarily of the fitness facility and pool. The parking garage is a challenge, and accessibility for strollers is difficult. there is no inside walkway from the garage , one has to go outside to get to the front door which is quite far from the garage. Dress for rain and storm. The change rooms for the fitness club are very small and minimalist ( is that because of LEED?) The water is cold until your run it for while, showers are really tiny, and it is just not an inviting place. two sinks, no place really to comb your hair or do makeup, much less inviting than the Centennial site. The change rooms for the pool are larger with a larger open area and some room to move. The pool is better than centennial with light and better visitor seating. The track area which is part of the fitness club is very nice. Unfortunately there is no washroom or water on the second floor near the track,. And the fitness studio is off the track so attendees of the classes must go through the fitness centre. This area just doesn't compare to Centennial at all in terms of flow and usage of space, accessibility, amenities, etc. read more