Indoor Walking & Running Track in Toronto
A handful of Toronto rec centres have indoor tracks circling above the gym, and in January they are the best-kept secret in the city. Tracks are typically 1/10th to 1/13th of a mile, so 10 to 13 laps makes a mile — lap counts are posted at the entrance. Etiquette is simple: walkers to the outside lane, runners inside, and direction usually reverses daily or weekly (a sign will say). York Recreation Centre, North Toronto Memorial, Etobicoke Olympium, and Regent Park all have well-used tracks. Some centres also run women-only track hours.
Cost
$3–$6 drop-in, or included in a FitnessTO membership. Free at the City's free centres.
Where to find indoor walking & running track in Toronto
Available at 15 City of Toronto centres.
- York Recreation Centre — 115 Black Creek Dr
- Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Community Recreation Centre and Library — 100 Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Ln.
- North Toronto Memorial Community Centre — 200 Eglinton Ave W
- Regent Park Community Centre — 402 Shuter St
- Trinity Community Recreation Centre — 155 Crawford St
- Cummer Park Community Centre — 6000 Leslie St.
- Etobicoke Olympium — 590 Rathburn Rd
- Edithvale Community Centre — 131 Finch Ave W
- John Innes Community Recreation Centre — 150 Sherbourne St
- Parkway Forest Community Centre — 55 Forest Manor Rd
- Mitchell Field Community Centre — 89 Church Ave
- East Bayfront Community Recreation Centre — 261 Queens Quay E
- Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre — 8450 Sheppard Ave East
- Stephen Leacock Community Recreation Centre — 2500 Birchmount Rd
- S.H. Armstrong Community Recreation Centre — 56 Woodfield Rd
Common questions
How many laps make a kilometre?
It varies by centre — most City tracks are between 1/10 and 1/13 of a mile. The exact lap distance is posted at the track entrance.
Which direction do I run?
Most tracks reverse direction on a set schedule to even out joint loading. Check the posted sign when you arrive.
Are there women-only track times?
Yes, several centres schedule Walking/Running Track (Women) sessions. Check the schedule for the specific centre.
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