I live in the east side of downtown (Toronto's Upper East Side, JK), and I used to swim at the…read morefamous and free Pam McConnell and YMCA Cooper Koo. Until one day, while taking a walk, I came across the Jimmie Simpson Center. After checking, I found that it's also a municipal facility and free to use, so today I made sure to finish my errands early to swim 500 meters as part of my afterflu rehab. From now on, I'll probably keep coming here! First, both Jimmie Simpson and Pam McConnell are municipal recreational facilities, so they're free, and both are not far from my place - a 5-10 minute drive or under 20 minutes walking. Secondly, the second reason I prefer Jimmie over Pam is parking! Unlike Pam, which is located on Dundas East, Jimmie is situated in Leslieville on Queen East. After crossing DVP, traffic isn't bad, so parking is much easier. Also, I feel like not many people know about Jimmie, so it's less crowded compared to Pam. The paths are wider, and today I was the only one in the medium-speed lane. If I had to point out a downside, it's that the locker room facilities are much older than Pam and the YMCA, but they're still clean, and I kind of enjoy that nostalgic vibe. The pool water temperature is also really comfortable. Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone who lives in the east side of DT and is looking for a place to swim!

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.

Just had the perfect day at the Sheraton Toronto's fitness centre and pool with my best friend! We…read moredecided to go on a weekday, and it was so quiet -- the pool was practically all to ourselves, which was amazing! The water was the perfect temperature, and the space was so relaxing. We had a great time catching up while swimming laps, and it felt like such a peaceful escape from our busy work schedules. I love how easy it is to unwind here -- the pool area is clean and comfortable, and the vibe is super chill. Definitely a great spot if you want a break from the usual crowd. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a fun, relaxing afternoon with a friend!

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.

The pool shallow end is really great good deepness and a lot of space there are 2 other shallow…read moreends one is a kid area or whatever and the other one is a hot tub its really good and the deep end OH MY!!! the deep end has a DIVING BOARD SLIDE AND ITS 15 FEET and the deep end has a shallower spot to chill in such a great pool wow.

Playing on water slides is my version of an extreme sport, and in my hood you can participate in…read morethe x games for free. That's right, Alex Duff is open until 8pm and it's completely free. This pool has a baby area, a winding shallow end, a deep end with a diving board and another shallow end that acts as the outpost for the best free water slide in all of the land. A tall, yellow winding water slide that can make a grown woman squeal with childish delight. Beyond all of this, the deck is huge with equal parts shade and sun and a lovely mixture of families and adults. It's far less busy than the pool at Bathurst and Dundas. Crap, I probably shouldn't have written this review, but it's OK, I'll share...

(WARNING: THIS REVIEW WAS MADE ON SEPTEMBER 2024. REVIEW MAY NOT BE ACCARUATE LATER ON)…read more McGregor Pool. A place where you could unwind. right... right?? So we will only be two topics Pool and staff so lets go! POOL: Alright so right off the bat. my visits. there was a kid who threw up 2 times different times and different days. And that was couple of days after it just opened. now its like what. but the rest of the times. it was good. Its very cold for cold weather. but if hot. it could be amazing. like amazing amazing. in case of babys bathrooms or shower. There are shower rooms that have showers then a dressing room (sometimes its locked sometimes its not) it just depends. but back to the topic there is a bathroom. now A QUICK WARNING. because people are going to need it. if you are a boy. who needs to use the washroom. if you go to the boys shower room and head to the bathroom. there is only one stall. now if you head to the unviersal. there is multiple. and the showers are the same only 4 for all shower rooms. there is a office for FIRST AID and more. STAFF: Now this one is going to be pretty short unlike the pool one. because well there isnt much things to say. some staff are nice some are not. and thats kind what sums it. as there really isnt nothing else to say expect most of the staff are nice. SHOULD YOU GO TO THIS POOL: Yea! Its peaceful sometimes. can get a bit crowed but if you are near mcgregor and want to go do a quick swim. this is your place! - Ethan K.

It was so underwhelming to return today to this facility to cast my advance vote for the upcoming…read more20-Sep Federal Election in my riding. I remember spending 13 days in four different Toronto community centres including this one from 24-Dec-2013 to 04-Jan-2014. The North American event was called the 2013 Toronto Ice Storm locally. So much of this city was impacted by the significant severe winter weather storm that included a crippling blanket of ice that forced Toronto to open up a number of community centres as emergency shelters. I even celebrated my birthday here during a midnight shift, complete with a cake that another volunteer bought and then totally surprised me with! The staff here were terrific, then and now. What great memories about what these functional community centre are when times were really tough, and when I'm only here to freely exercise my democratic right to Vote!

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.

A lovely conservation area with a nice trail along Lake Ontario. We were in the East End and…read moredecided to check out a nearby park after our very generously portioned lunch from Lamanna's. The entrance fee is per person, but so worth it as it goes into preserving this greenery. While walking the trail, I saw a nice patch of Trilliums. The grounds are well-maintained and perfect for anyone looking to have a leisure walk. Would love to come back to explore further. Good for: Exercise, Hiking

Such a cute little spot to relax, refresh and recharge. Cute spot to I've a picnic, great views…read moreoverlooking the water. Finding the entrance was a little tough but once you get into the park so many different options of where to go. The pool and splash pad were not open due to Covid19.

Out of all the pool stores in Whitby/Oshawa that I have been to, Tav Pools has been the best by…read morefar. They are very professional, courteous, and responsive and earned a loyal customer. They have opened an closed our pool for a couple years as well has provided very detailed and easy to follow instructions of how to balance the chemistry in the pool. The Owner and all of his staff have been extremely helpful and remember us year over year. I highly recommend Tav over their competitors

I got estimates from 4 companies, for an inground liner replacement. [including new coping] TAV's…read morecame in lowest. They did a great job. Their installers were 1st class. Efficient, knowledgeable & friendly. I would highly recommend them to anyone

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.

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.