Swimming in Markham
Markham has eight indoor pools, including the 50-metre pool at the Markham Pan Am Centre, and two outdoor pools that open in the summer. Below: 10 places in Markham, how to get drop-in times, and what it costs.
- 10 places
- 2 outdoor pools
- Checked October 9, 2026
- New to it? Read the guide
Places for swimming in Markham
Aaniin Community Centre
5665 14th Avenue, Markham
Indoor
6-lane 25 m pool, teaching pool and therapy pool
Angus Glen Community Centre
3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham
Indoor
6-lane 25 m pool and teaching pool
Cornell Community Centre
3201 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham
Indoor
8-lane 25 m pool, leisure pool with slide, therapy pool
Markham Pan Am Centre
16 Main Street Unionville, Markham
Indoor
10-lane 50 m pool; endurance lane swims
How to get drop-in times
Lane swims, recreational swims and aquafit are listed in the City's public swim schedules. Endurance lane swims at the Pan Am Centre are for ages 10 and up, with fast, medium and slow lanes.
- Open the City of Markham public swims page and choose a pool.
- Pick a lane swim, recreational swim or aquafit time.
- Pay at the front desk, or use a Recreation Activity Pass.
What it costs
- Drop-in swim admission: $5.17 for adults (16+), $3.10 for children (15 and under), $3.63 for older adults (65+), $13.45 for a family (up to 2 adults and 4 children), plus HST. Fees effective September 1, 2026. Source
- The 1-month Recreation Activity Pass covers lane swims, endurance lane swims and recreational swims: $49.82 for adults, plus HST ($57.54 with aquafit). Source
Getting started
Public pools run lane swims for fitness, leisure swims for fun, and family swims for parents and young children. Most swims cost a few dollars, and passes cost less per visit.
- Morgan and Rouge River outdoor pools open only in the summer.
- Thornhill has a warm therapy pool (35 C) for gentle exercise.
- Cornell has a leisure pool with a slide, good for families.
Swimming events
Toronto Head to Head Swim Clinic Series
Markham Pan Am Centre · 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Questions
Where are the public pools in Markham?
Indoor pools at Aaniin, Angus Glen, Centennial, Cornell, Milliken Mills, Thornlea, Thornhill (therapy pool) and the Markham Pan Am Centre, and outdoor pools at Morgan Park and Rouge River in the summer.
How much is a public swim in Markham?
Adults pay $5.17 plus HST, children $3.10 and older adults $3.63 (September 2026 fees). A family ticket is $13.45.
Where can I swim lengths in a 50-metre pool?
At the Markham Pan Am Centre, which has a 10-lane 50 m pool and runs endurance lane swims for ages 10 and up.
Is there a pass for regular swimmers?
Yes. The 1-month Recreation Activity Pass covers lane and recreational swims; a version with aquafit is available for ages 16 and up.
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Sources: City of Markham: Pool Locations, City of Markham: Drop In Programs, City of Markham. Checked October 9, 2026.
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Confirm with the city before you go: times can change at short notice.