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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:30pm1:30pm | YogaFitness | 13+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
| Fri | 1pm2pm | Gentle FitFitness | 19+ | Fee appliesreduced under 19 |
5 more sessions start laterfirst on 16 October
Week of 12 October4
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 16 Oct | 6pm–8pm | Leisure SkateSkating | Free under 19 |
| Sat | 17 Oct | 7:15pm–9pm | Leisure SkateSkating | Free under 19 |
| Sun | 18 Oct | 1:15pm–2:15pm | Leisure Skate: Early Years with CaregiverSkating | Free |
| Sun | 18 Oct | 2:15pm–4:15pm | Leisure SkateSkating | Free under 19 |
Week of 19 October1
| Day | Starts | Time | Activity | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 19 Oct | 11:30am–12:30pm | Gentle FitFitness | Fee applies |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle Fit | $10.64 adult · $5.32 youth & senior | Single class. An All Access day pass is $15.64 adult. |
| Yoga | $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
6 sections at John Booth Memorial Arena were listed open for registration when the City's data was read on 9 October, across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn to Skate 2Skating | Thu4:45pm +1 more | 15 Oct – 10 Dec | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Learn To Skate - BeginnerSkating | Thu5:30pm | 15 Oct – 10 Dec | 4–5 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Learn to Skate 1Skating | Thu4:45pm | 15 Oct – 10 Dec | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Learn to Skate 3Skating | Thu6pm | 15 Oct – 10 Dec | 6–12 yrs | Check on City site → |
| Learn To Skate with CaregiverSkating | Thu5:30pm | 15 Oct – 10 Dec | 2–5 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
John Booth Memorial Arena has 3 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.
Getting there
John Booth Memorial Arena is at 230 Gosford Blvd, Toronto. Accessibility: Partially Accessible.
The nearest intersection is Jane & Shoreham, about 319 m away.
The closest TTC stop is Jane St at Shoreham Dr, a 504 m walk — about 6 minutes. Served by routes 35, 335, 935. In total 4 routes stop within 500 m: 35, 108, 335, 935.
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 John Booth Memorial Arena free?
No — every drop-in session running at John Booth Memorial Arena charges for at least some ages. Swimming and fitness are reduced for under-19s rather than free; City sports drop-ins are free for anyone under 19.
What drop-in sport and recreation runs at John Booth Memorial Arena?
John Booth Memorial Arena runs 2 weekly drop-in fitness sessions.
How do I get to John Booth Memorial Arena by TTC?
The closest TTC stop to John Booth Memorial Arena is Jane St at Shoreham Dr, a 504 m walk — about 6 minutes, served by routes 35, 335, 935. Walking distance is routed over the City's street and path network.
Do I need to register for drop-in sessions at John Booth Memorial Arena?
No — the 2 drop-in sessions running at John Booth Memorial Arena are open to anyone with no registration, unless a session notes otherwise. Holidays and facility rentals can override the schedule, so confirm before travelling.