Parkdale Community Recreation Centre

Parkdale Community Recreation Centre

Parkdale Community Recreation Centre in Toronto, located at 75 Lansdowne Street, offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities for residents of the area. The centre includes a gymnasium for sports such as basketball, volleyball and handball, an indoor pool for swimming and aquatic programs, and multi-purpose rooms for holding various classes and events. Parkdale is also designed as a fully accessible centre so that all people, including those with special access requirements, can benefit from its services. The centre plays an important role in promoting the health and well-being of the community by offering a variety of programs for all age groups, from children to adults.

Programs & Activities

At the Parkdale Community Recreation Centre in Toronto, a variety of sports classes and leagues are offered for all age groups and skill levels. These programs include sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, handball, soccer, table tennis, pickleball, track and field, and individual sports such as gymnastics and martial arts. Some of these programs are drop-in (no prior registration required) and others are registration-based.

Key Features & Amenities

• Number of courts: The presence of a multi-purpose sports hall for sports such as basketball, volleyball, and handball.
• Showers and locker rooms: Changing rooms and showers for use after sports activities.
• Lighting and ventilation: These centers meet the necessary standards for the comfort and safety of users and use air conditioning systems for the comfort of visitors.
• Water cooler: The presence of a water cooler for public use.
• Locker rooms and lockers: The presence of personal lockers for storing personal belongings.
• Restrooms: The presence of restrooms for public use.
• Coach: Holding sports classes with the presence of experienced coaches.
• Green space: The presence of green space around the complex for rest and recreation.

How to book

1. Online Booking: To book sports facilities or events, you can use the online booking system. This system allows you to book spaces such as gyms, swimming pools, sports fields and multi-purpose rooms.
2. Sports Fees: There are fees for using some facilities such as the swimming pool, gyms and fitness classes. For more detailed information, you can visit the official website of the complex or contact the center.
3. Event Fees: For special events, 50% of the total cost is charged as a deposit at the time of booking, with the balance due at least 3 weeks before the event date. Please note that deposits are non-transferable and non-refundable.
4. Drop-in Programs: You can use the Drop-in Program Map to view the schedule of Drop-in sports programs such as basketball, volleyball and badminton.
5. Subscription programs: For subscription programs like fitness or martial arts classes, you can use the subscription activity map.

Location & Accessibility & Contact & Support

• Address: 75 Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto, ON M6K 2V7
• Metro Station: Lansdowne subway station on the Bloor-Danforth line is located a short distance from the complex.
• Bus: Several bus lines, including lines 47 and 504, stop near the complex.
• Tel: (416) 392-6696
• Email: pfrcustomerservice[at]toronto[dot]ca

FAQs

Is advance booking required to use the facilities?

Yes, for some facilities such as gyms, pools and group classes, it is recommended to book through the online system. For more information and online booking, visit the official website of the complex.

How is the fee for using the facilities calculated?

Fees vary depending on the type of activity and duration of use.

Do I need to register in advance to use some programs?

Yes, some programs and classes require advance registration.