Older Adult & 55+ Drop-in Programs in Toronto
The City schedules a large amount of programming specifically for older adults, and it is deliberately kept cheap or free. Gentle Fit is the anchor class, seated and standing low-impact movement, balance work, and light resistance. Beyond that there are Lane Swim: Older Adult and Leisure Swim: Older Adult sessions (quieter pools, warmer water times), Older Adult leisure skate and shinny at arenas, chair yoga, tai chi, and social clubs. Adults 60+ also get 50% off FitnessTO memberships and passes, which is the single best deal in Toronto recreation.
Cost
Free at the City's 38 free community recreation centres. Adults 60+ pay half price on every FitnessTO membership, day pass and multi-visit pass, a single class is $5.32 rather than $10.64.
Where to find older adult programs (55+) in Toronto
Available at 23 City of Toronto centres.
- East York Community Recreation Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Ave
- Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, 2467 Eglinton Ave E
- Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, 1967 Ellesmere Rd
- Earlscourt Park, 1200 Lansdowne Ave
- Antibes Community Centre, 140 Antibes Dr
- Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre, 8450 Sheppard Ave East
- Albion Pool and Health Club, 1485 Albion Rd
- One Yonge Community Recreation Centre, 24 Freeland St.
- Annette Community Recreation Centre, 333 Annette St
- The Elms Community School and Pool, 45 Golfdown Dr.
- Matty Eckler Recreation Centre, 953 Gerrard St E
- Silver Creek Park, 44 Strathdee Dr.
- Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre, 640 Dundas St E
- Agincourt Community Recreation Centre, 31 Glen Watford Dr
- Eringate Park, 121 Wellesworth Dr
Common questions
What age qualifies as older adult?
The City generally uses 55+ for program eligibility and 60+ for the 50% fee discount on FitnessTO memberships and passes.
What is Gentle Fit?
A low-impact class mixing seated and standing movement, balance training, and light resistance work. It is the most common older-adult fitness drop-in in the system.
Are the swim sessions separate from general swims?
Yes. Lane Swim: Older Adult and Leisure Swim: Older Adult are scheduled as their own sessions, usually on weekday mornings when pools are quietest.
Other activities
Pickleball Drop-in, Badminton Drop-in, Lane Swim, Aquafit, Skating Drop-in, Weight Room & Fitness Centre, Leisure Swim, Water Play, Yoga, Basketball Drop-in, Table Tennis, Volleyball Drop-in, Pilates, Indoor Walking & Running Track, Strength & Conditioning, Zumba & Dance Fitness, Tai Chi, FitnessTO, Youth Zone & Teen Programs
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