Fitness & Recreation
Healthy Active Living for Everyone
Stay active, build skills, and connect with your community at 23 Grange Road. Our Fitness & Recreation programs offer a wide range of fitness classes, sports, swimming, and recreational activities designed for all ages and interests at an affordable price.
Fitness & Recreation Schedule
Consult the updated schedule for available classes, swim programs, sports programs, and Fitness Room hours.
Fitness
Pilates
Pilates is a type of mind-body exercise designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and enhance mental awareness. Pilates will help transform your body, improve your posture, health & well-being, core strength, mobility, and flexibility.
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Flexibility Training
Maintaining good flexibility is necessary for undertaking daily tasks and physical activity, while preventing injury. Stretch, reach, and release! Learn how to increase your range of motion, safely, gently, and effectively, in this Flexibility Training class.
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Strength Training
Strength training or resistance training involves the performance of physical exercises that are designed to improve strength and endurance. It is often associated with the lifting of weights. It can also incorporate a variety of training techniques such as calisthenics, isometrics, and plyometrics.
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Yoga
This combination of yoga and stretch will help your mind body and soul flow as one while strengthening and improving the general mobility of your body.
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Dance Fitness
All abilities class designed for creative fun and cardio. Beginner steps and combinations that can be modified for any fitness level. Participants choose their impact level based on their own needs and preferences.
All are welcome to join in for fun, rhythm, and beats!
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Aquafit
Take it easy or go all out. You determine the level of intensity that’s right for you. Our Aquafit class is a great workout for everyone!
Aquafit is an instructor-led workout session in the pool, on a drop-in basis. This program is targeted to those looking for a fun, low-impact workout – perfect for rehab, maintenance and muscle building.
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Fitness Room
Our Grange Fitness Room features strength training equipment, including free weights (dumb bells and barbells), squat racks, benches, and a variety of strength training machines. Our gym also has a range of cardio fitness machines to get your heart pumping, including treadmills, ellipticals, and a rowing machine.
All abilities and fitness levels are welcome!
Location
23 Grange Road, Toronto, ON M5T 1C3
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Age Requirement
Ages 18 and up
Fees
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Swimming
Lane Swim
Open swim for swimming continuous lengths. Swimmers are encouraged to bring their own personal equipment.
Please note: This is not a leisure swim. Only swimming lengths are permitted.
Age Requirement
Participants must be at least 16 years of age (or 12 years of age and can swim 2 continuous lengths)
Available Lanes
Senior, Slow, Medium, Fast
Program Fees*
Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass
Please note: This is a drop-in program on a first come, first serve basis. Spots are limited.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
All Ages Leisure Swim
Come and enjoy the pool. Have fun and get comfortable in the water. Our Leisure Swims are open to all ages – adults, seniors, kids, and youth. Everyone in the pool!
- Shallow and deep areas separated
- Proper supervision ratios
- Age restrictions for swimming alone
- Swim tests for deep-end access apply
Capacity
24 people
Packages and Fees
- Individual Pass Package: Applicable to one adult (18 years and up)
- Family Pass Package: Applicable to one adult (18 years and up) and four dependents (under 18 years) linked to your account
- Expiration: Each package expires 1 year after purchase.
- Refund Policy: Packages are non-refundable.
Additional Leisure Swim Information
- Request Passes at the Front Desk: To attend Leisure Swim, you will need to have your membership card scanned at the front desk. When checking in, please specify that you are attending Leisure Swim, to enable the front desk staff issue swim passes for you and any dependents you bring. These passes must be presented to the lifeguard on duty to gain entry to the pool. A separate swim pass is required for each individual (including dependents) swimming during Leisure Swim. You will not be allowed to swim without presenting a valid swim pass to the lifeguard.
- Admittance Policy: Child(ren) that are 9 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian that is 14 years and older. The guardian must remain within arms reach of the child(ren) at all times.
- Passes are limited: Passes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Parent and Tot Swim
Make a splash with your little one in our Parent and Tot Swim program — a playful, low-pressure introduction to the water for children ages 0 to 6, accompanied by a parent.
Held in a warm, welcoming environment, this leisure swim is designed to foster early water confidence, motor skill development, and meaningful caregiver-child bonding through fun activities like floating, gentle kicking, songs, and water games.
Sessions will start with a brief introduction and overview of water safety, followed by a quick interactive activity. The rest of the session will be left up to the participants, and the lifeguards on duty will be available as a resource for any questions you may have.
Important Notes
- Children under four must be within arms’ reach of their guardian with a 1:1 child-to-adult ratio.
- Children four and older must be within arms’ reach of their guardian with up to a 2:1 child-to-adult ratio.
- Lifejackets: If an adult is supervising 2 children, both children must wear lifejackets. A 1:1 child-to-adult ratio does not require lifejackets.
Capacity
30 children per session
Fees
FREE! Registration is required.
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Drop-in Sports
Badminton
Badminton is one of the most popular sports at University Settlement.
- All skill levels welcome
- Drop-in activity (first come, first served). Sign-in allowed 1 hour before.
How to Sign in
- Members are allowed to sign in 1 hour before the session starts by writing their names on the sign-in sheet.
- Players do not need to wait in the lobby until the program starts; therefore, we kindly ask all players to free up the space.
- 15 minutes before the program starts, players will be allowed to scan their cards and go in.
Capacity
Three courts: 24 players maximum
Age Requirement
Ages 18 and up
Location
Gymnasium (at 23 Grange Road)
Program Fees*
- Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass; or
- Purchase a Badminton Punch Card (includes 10 sessions, expires 1 year after purchase)
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Basketball
Sharpen your skills and engage in a little friendly competition! You can come as a team or meet new friends and play together.
- All skill levels welcome
- Drop-in activity (first come, first served)
Capacity
24 players
Age Requirement
Ages 18 and up
Location
Gymnasium (at 23 Grange Road)
Program Fees*
- Included in a Fitness Membership or Day Pass; or
- Purchase a Basketball Punch Card (includes 10 sessions, expires 1 year after purchase)
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Table Tennis
Play table tennis (ping pong) at University Settlement! Come practice your strokes and have some fun.
- Bring your own paddles and balls
- All skill levels welcome
- Drop-in activity (first come, first served)
Capacity
4 players
Age Requirement
Ages 18 and up
Location
Basement Room 2 (at 23 Grange Road)
Program Fees*
Included in University Settlement Agency Membership
*Mandatory Agency Membership: In addition to any applicable program fees, an annual Agency Membership is required to access Fitness & Recreation programs at University Settlement (with the exception of Day Pass visitors).
Ways to Access Our Programs
We believe staying active should be flexible, accessible, and affordable for everyone. Whether you’re a regular participant or an occasional visitor, there’s an option designed to help you stay active, your way.
Mandatory Agency Membership
All participants in Fitness & Recreation programs must have an active Agency Membership. An exception is made for clients accessing eligible programs with a Day Pass.
This annual administrative fee helps support our programs and community services and covers the costs associated with membership cards, insurance, and administrative processes. Applicable program fees are additional and will be charged separately.
