Beach Metro Community News: Closure of Some East Toronto School Pools Possible as TDSB Trustees call for More Funding from Province

Written By Matt Dusenbury

The sign on the wall of Monarch Park Collegiate Institute lets the neighbourhood know there is a pool in the school. Photo by Joshua McGinnis.

The Toronto District School Board is considering closing 36 swimming pools, including in the East Toronto community, as it grapples with a projected $58-million deficit for the 2025–26 school year.

The TDSB currently operates and maintains 66 swimming pools. Of these, 27 are leased to the City of Toronto for after-school community programs, and two are leased to third-party organizations. If budget cuts are approved, 36 school pools will be shut down.

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