Early Local Recreation Registration

As of Fall 2026, all free centres are participating in Early Local Registration.

Residents living near free centres may be able to register one week before the general registration dates for recreation activities.

Early registration applies to registered activities for eligible residents at free centres and does not apply to:

  • Drop-in programs with or without reservations
  • Adapted and inclusive or accessible recreation programs
  • Afterschool recreation care programs (ARC)

Registration can be completed:

  • Online
  • By phone at 416-396-7378
  • In-person at your participating early registration site

All locations are free recreation centres.

Check if you’re eligible for early local registration by entering your address on the map.

If you’re eligible, the map will show:

  • A pin on the map showing your home location and a pin of the community centre you’re eligible to register at
  • A message under the map confirming “Your address is eligible for Early Local Registration at [community centre] starting with [registration date]”.

If you’re not eligible, you’ll see:

  • A message in the list area under the map: “This address is not eligible for Early Local Registration.”
  • Residents who are not eligible for Early Registration will register on the general registration dates.

Prepare for Registration

  • Search for activity and location options, including those at paid centres.
  • If you need help to pay for activities with fees, apply for Welcome Policy recreation subsidy.
  • If an activity is full, add yourself to the Waiting List. Review your email address and phone number are correct on your registration and booking account to make sure we can contact you if a spot becomes available. If you do not have an email on your account, you will be contacted by phone.

When early registration starts, an Enroll Now button will appear on the map for everyone, regardless of eligibility. Only those eligible will be able to proceed with registration. 

When early registration starts, an Enroll Now button will appear on the map for everyone, regardless of eligibility. Only those eligible will be able to proceed with registration.

Contact us by email at EarlyLocalRegistration@toronto.ca.

Date modified: September 18, 2026