Public Swims & Aquafit

Introducing the Summer Recreation Swim Pass!

Looking for a fun, active way to keep your preteen busy this summer? The Summer Recreation Swim Pass is here! Youth ages 10 to 13 can enjoy free, unlimited recreational swims at all City of Markham pools from June 26 to September 7, 2026.

This pass gives preteens the freedom to drop in without a guardian, with no swim test required, making it easier than ever to stay active, cool off, and spend time with friends. It’s a great way to build confidence in the water, try something new, and spark interest in future aquatic programs like our Aquatic Leadership Programs.

Getting started is easy:

• Create an account in our registration system
• Visit a community centre pool with your guardian to activate your pass (note: You must bring a report card from a Markham school showing completion of Grades 5, 6, or 7).
• A photo will be taken for the pass

Don’t miss this opportunity to keep kids moving, learning, and having fun all summer long!

Markham Recreation is introducing an all-access pass

Pass holders will have access to almost anything, anytime, anywhere!

Activities include:

• Recreational Swims
• Endurance Lane Swims
• Lane Swims
• Public Skating
• Shinny
• Drop In Programs (i.e., badminton, basketball, pickleball, kendo) and
• Aquafit (with Recreation Activity Pass with Aquafit (16+) only)

HST will be added to all (below listed) admission fees, regardless of age.
 

1-Month Recreation Activity Pass:

• Child: $31.45
• Adult: $48.37
• Older Adult: $33.85

1-Month Recreation Activity Pass with Aquafit (16+):

• Adult: $55.87
• Older Adult: $39.12

3-Month Recreation Activity Pass:

• Child: $94.35
• Adult: $145.10
• Older Adult: $101.57

3-Month Recreation Activity Pass with Aquafit (16+):

• Adult: $167.62
• Older Adult: $117.33

Visit your local community centre to buy this membership.

Admission Fees (HST will be added to all fees), effective Sept. 1, 2025:
 

Endurance Lane Swim: Open for fitness swimming to everyone 10 years and older that can swim 50 metres in deep water. Age overrides, and swim tests will not be done for this program.
Swim schedules vary week by week based on events and pool availability.

Lane Swim: Open for fitness swimming to everyone 10 years and older

Recreational Swim: Open to all ages for recreational swimming. Swimmers ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult ages 15 and older.

Parent and Tot Swim: A time for parents and tots 6 years and younger to enjoy a casual swim in the leisure pool. This swim permits a maximum of 2 children per adult.

Tips for an enjoyable swim:

• Admission policy applies to all swims.
• Children who are not toilet trained must wear water diapers made for swimming pool use.
• Refrain from feeding children or eating a large meal before swimming

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Take part and stay fit in our Aquafit classes! These in-water exercises are led by instructors who incorporate a variety of exercises focusing on overall health and fitness. All classes are set to music and are open to all individuals 16 years of age and older.

Register for Aquafit

Aquafit class fees (HST will be added), effective September 1, 2025:

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Red Wrist Band

• 5 years of age and younger
• Must be accompanied by a guardian (15+)
• Must be within arms reach at all times
• 1 guardian: 2 children

Yellow Wrist Band

• Ages 6-9
• Must swim with a guardian
• 1 guardian: 6 children (all in PFD's) OR 2 children (no PFD's)

Green Wrist Band

• Ages 6-9
• Passes swim test
• May swim alone

Unaccompanied? 10 years of age or older? We recommend you swim with a buddy!

Swim test includes swimming two or more widths of the pool.