Matty Eckler Playground

The 1.1-hectare park at Pape Avenue and Gerrard Street East features a ball diamond, wading pool and children's playground. The Matty Eckler Community Recreation Centre can be found on the west side of the park.

We have indexed 39 drop-in sessions at Matty Eckler Playground, all of it water play. That puts it 69th of the 88 Toronto and East York locations with a page here, ranked by how much runs there.

Address

953 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON (near Gerrard Street East and Pape Avenue)

What runs at Matty Eckler Playground

• Water Play, 39 sessions indexed

When drop-in programs run

Drop-in programs run every day of the week. Exact times vary by program, the live weekly schedule linked below shows this week's sessions.

Drop-in prices

Nothing we list at Matty Eckler Playground costs money. The City charges no admission for water play. There is no pass to buy and no need to register. Fees are set by the City of Toronto and were last checked on 2026-08-07. Confirm current prices at toronto.ca before you go.

Common questions about Matty Eckler Playground

What drop-in programs run at Matty Eckler Playground?

Programs indexed here include Water Play. Times change weekly, so check the live schedule before you go.

How much do drop-in programs at Matty Eckler Playground cost?

Nothing we list at Matty Eckler Playground costs money. Fees are set by the City of Toronto and can change, and Welcome Policy subsidies are available for eligible residents.

Which days is Matty Eckler Playground open for drop-in programs?

Programs run every day of the week, though the specific schedule changes from week to week. Building hours may differ from program hours, confirm with the centre or 311 before visiting outside of a scheduled session.

Where is Matty Eckler Playground?

Matty Eckler Playground is at 953 Gerrard St E, Toronto (Gerrard Street East and Pape Avenue).

Activity guides

Water Play

Guides worth reading

• Winter 2026-27 Toronto recreation registration: dates and how to get ready
• Are Toronto rec centre drop-in programs actually free?

See this week's live schedule at Matty Eckler Playground, or browse every Toronto recreation centre.

Drop-in schedules come from the City of Toronto Open Data Portal and sync daily. GetMovingTO is not affiliated with the City of Toronto.

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