Drop-in schedule
2 weekly sessions across 1 activity. Recurring weekly — holidays and rentals can change these, so call ahead before travelling.
Showing all 2 sessions.
| Day | Time | Activity | Age | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 1pm3:30pm | PickleballPickleball | 60+ | Fee appliesadults & 60+ |
| Wed | 1pm3:30pm | PickleballPickleball | 60+ | Fee appliesadults & 60+ |
11 more sessions start laterfirst on 28 September
Week of 28 September11
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 28 Sep | 10am–11am | YogaFitness | Fee applies |
| Mon | 28 Sep | 11:15am–12:15pm | YogaFitness | Fee applies |
| Mon | 28 Sep | 12:30pm–1:30pm | Cardio: High/LowFitness | Fee applies |
| Mon | 28 Sep | 7pm–9pm | BasketballBasketball | Fee applies |
| Tue | 29 Sep | 12:45pm–1:45pm | YogaFitness | Fee applies |
| Wed | 30 Sep | 2:30pm–3:30pm | Gentle FitFitness | Fee applies |
| Wed | 30 Sep | 3:45pm–4:45pm | Yoga: ChairFitness | Fee applies |
| Wed | 30 Sep | 7pm–9pm | BasketballBasketball | Fee applies |
| Thu | 1 Oct | 10am–11am | YogaFitness | Fee applies |
| Fri | 2 Oct | 1:30pm–2:30pm | Strength and ConditioningFitness | Fee applies |
| Sat | 3 Oct | 3pm–4:45pm | Multi-Sport with FamilyMulti-Sport | Free under 19 |
See everything running citywide on a day:
What it costs
Anyone under 19 attends free — the City charges drop-in fees only to adults (19+) and older adults (60+). Pay at the front desk before the session.
| Activity | Adult rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yoga | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Cardio: High/Low | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Gentle Fit | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Yoga: Chair | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Strength and Conditioning | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
City of Toronto published rates, checked 2026-08-04. Rates change with the annual budget — confirm on toronto.ca.
Lessons and camps you can register for
100 sections at Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre were listed open for registration when the City's data was read on 19 September, across 30 different courses — all of them below. These need booking and cost extra, unlike the drop-in sessions above. The City's data does not say whether a course is full, so check availability before you plan around one.
| Course | When | Runs | Ages | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music: Piano - PrivateArts | Tue6:30pm +30 more | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 6+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Crafty CreationsArts | Mon5:35pm +6 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: BalletArts | Mon4:35pm +5 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: Hip HopArts | Mon5:40pm +5 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| YogaFitness | Mon11:15am +3 more | 28 Sep – 14 Dec | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Recreation DiscoveryGeneral | Tue4pm +3 more | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| PaintingArts | Tue2pm +2 more | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 19+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Young ArtistArts | Tue4:05pm +2 more | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Basketball: InstructionalSports | Mon4:35pm +2 more | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics with CaregiverSports | Fri3:30pm +2 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 1–3 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Soccer: InstructionalSports | Wed5:40pm +2 more | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: Creative Movement with CaregiverArts | Thu4:15pm +1 more | 1 Oct – 26 Nov | 2–3 yrs | Check on City site → |
| DrawingArts | Sat11:30am +1 more | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Science: Scientific DiscoveryGeneral | Wed6:10pm +1 more | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 9–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| GymnasticsSports | Fri4:15pm +1 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics - AdvancedSports | Fri7:30pm +1 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics - BeginnerSports | Fri5pm +1 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics - IntermediateSports | Fri6:30pm +1 more | 2 Oct – 27 Nov | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gymnastics: Competitive with ShowcaseSports | Tue,Thu4:15pm +1 more | 29 Sep – 29 Apr | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: Ballet with CaregiverArts | Sat10:15am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 2–3 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Dance: Creative MovementArts | Sat12:45pm | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Drawing and PaintingArts | Sat10:15am | 3 Oct – 28 Nov | 6–8 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Painting: WatercolourArts | Mon2pm | 28 Sep – 30 Nov | 19+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Young Artist with CaregiverArts | Tue3:15pm | 29 Sep – 24 Nov | 1–3 yrs | Check on City site → |
| CampTOCamps | Fri9am | 20 Nov – 20 Nov | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Cardio: High/LowFitness | Mon12:30pm | 28 Sep – 14 Dec | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Gentle FitFitness | Wed2:30pm | 30 Sep – 16 Dec | 60+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Strength and ConditioningFitness | Fri1:30pm | 2 Oct – 18 Dec | 13+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Yoga: ChairFitness | Wed3:45pm | 30 Sep – 16 Dec | 60+ yrs | Check on City site → |
| Science: Scientific Discovery with CaregiverGeneral | Wed4:30pm | 30 Sep – 25 Nov | 3–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
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Courses fill up and the City's feed doesn't say when one is full, so check availability on their page before planning around it. Refreshed weekly; anything already finished is removed.
What's in the building
Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre has 6 listed facilities.
From the City of Toronto's facilities register. A room being listed doesn't mean it's open during every drop-in session. The linked ones open a page listing every City location with that facility.
Washrooms
- Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre Washroom — open whenever the centre is open
Located in the Community Centre.
From the City's park washroom register, which the City refreshes daily. It covers Parks & Recreation washrooms open to the public, so it is not a complete list of every washroom on site.
Getting there
Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre is at 485 Montrose Ave, Toronto. Accessibility: Partially Accessible.
The nearest intersection is Bloor & Montrose, about 86 m away.
The closest TTC stop is Bloor St West at Montrose Ave, a 108 m walk — about 1 minutes. Served by route 300. In total 7 routes stop within 500 m: 2, 63, 94, 126, 161, 300, 363. The nearest subway station is Christie Station, 223 m away.
Walking distance is a real route over the City of Toronto’s street, path and trail network — not a straight line — and the closest stop is chosen by it. Computed from the TTC's schedule feed and the Toronto Centreline, both published by the City of Toronto as open data.
Questions people ask
Is Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre free?
Most drop-in sessions at Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre charge a fee. City sports drop-ins are free for anyone under 19; swimming and fitness charge a reduced rate for under-19s and full price for adults.
What drop-in sport and recreation runs at Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre?
Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre runs 2 weekly drop-in pickleball sessions.
How do I get to Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre by TTC?
The closest TTC stop to Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre is Bloor St West at Montrose Ave, a 108 m walk — about 1 minutes, served by route 300. The nearest subway station is Christie Station. Walking distance is routed over the City's street and path network.
Do I need to register for drop-in sessions at Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre?
No — the 2 drop-in sessions running at Bob Abate Community Recreation Centre are open to anyone with no registration, unless a session notes otherwise. Holidays and facility rentals can override the schedule, so confirm before travelling.