Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre is a City of Brampton community hub offering aquatics, fitness, court sports, and library services under one roof. The centre—renamed in October 2023 in honour of the former city councillor—recently completed a major renovation and now serves as a multipurpose space for families, older adults, and fitness enthusiasts alike. This guide consolidates official city listings, verified amenity data, and public swim schedules to give readers a complete picture of what to expect.

Last checked: 2026-05-25

Leisure pool: Yes (wheelchair ramp) · Hot tub: Yes · Fitness centre: Yes · Library (Brampton Public Library – Cyril Clark branch): Yes

Key facts at a glance

1 Eight distinct amenities

• Leisure pool, hot tub, fitness centre, 2 squash courts, sauna, meeting rooms, auditorium, and library (Brampton Public Library – Cyril Clark branch) (City of Brampton)

2 Public swim duration

• Drop-in sessions run approximately 1 hour each (e.g., 10:30–11:30 a.m.) from the live booking system (City of Brampton)

3 Accessible leisure pool

• The leisure pool includes a wheelchair ramp for barrier-free access (Central West Healthline)

4 Free access for seniors

• Brampton residents ages 65 and older can access free recreation programs and services at the centre (Ligne Santé Centre-Ouest)

Facility	Available
Leisure pool	Yes (wheelchair ramp)
Hot tub	Yes
Fitness centre	Yes
Library (Brampton Public Library – Cyril Clark branch)	Yes
Squash courts	2 courts
Sauna	Yes
Meeting rooms	Yes
Auditorium	Yes

Who is Paul Palleschi?

The centre carries the name of Paul Palleschi, a former city councillor who served the community over multiple terms. The facility officially adopted his name on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, replacing its former identity as Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre. Mayor Patrick Brown described Palleschi as “one of the great builders of modern Brampton,” reflecting the public recognition that underpins the naming decision.

The name change followed a period of significant physical transformation. The facility had undergone extensive renovations beginning in Q4 2018 and completing in Q4 2020, bringing updated fitness areas, multipurpose rooms, a refreshed pool area, and new accessibility features—including a calming room and energy-efficient lighting throughout corridors and the lobby.

What this means for visitors is straightforward: the centre carries both a legacy of civic recognition and a recently modernised physical environment. The 2020 renovation brought the infrastructure in line with contemporary accessibility and programming standards.

What amenities does Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre offer?

The centre provides a broad mix of indoor amenities across aquatics, fitness, court sports, and community programming. According to the City of Brampton’s official listing, the indoor facilities include one leisure pool with a wheelchair ramp, a hot tub, a fitness centre, two squash courts, a sauna, multiple meeting rooms, and an auditorium. The Brampton Public Library – Cyril Clark branch is co-located within the building, meaning visitors can access books, digital resources, and library programming without leaving the site.

Leisure pool and hot tub

The leisure pool is a central feature of the centre, and the presence of a wheelchair ramp makes it accessible to visitors with mobility challenges. The adjacent hot tub adds a relaxation element typically found in larger municipal aquatics facilities.

Fitness centre and squash courts

The fitness centre was refreshed during the 2020 renovation, aligning the equipment and layout with updated recreation standards. Two squash courts serve court-sport participants, a feature that distinguishes the centre from many smaller community facilities that may offer only a single sport option.

Library and auditorium

The Cyril Clark branch of the Brampton Public Library occupies dedicated space within the centre, providing a quiet programming environment alongside the active recreation offerings. The auditorium serves larger community gatherings, performances, and events—a complement to the more intimate meeting rooms.

Outdoor amenities

Surrounding the centre, outdoor offerings include a walking trail around Loafer’s Lake, ball diamonds, soccer fields, a playground, and a fitness equipment trail. Third-party venue pages describe the walking trail as well-maintained, while the outdoor fitness equipment trail provides a weather-dependent option for outdoor training.

The pattern here is clear: the centre serves as a true multipurpose hub rather than a single-activity venue. For visitors who want flexibility—an aquatic workout followed by court sports, or a library session capped with a swim—this breadth of offering reduces the need to travel between separate facilities.

What are the public swim times at Paul Palleschi?

Drop-in public swimming is available at scheduled intervals throughout the week. The live booking system shows a recurring All Ages Drop-In session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., with one-hour session blocks as the standard format. Parent and Child Drop-In swimming is also listed as an available option, serving families with younger children who prefer a guided or supervised environment.

Drop-in swim (all ages)

The all-ages session provides open access without pre-registration for individual visits, making it convenient for spontaneous use. Session lengths of approximately one hour allow reasonable pool usage without requiring a full-day commitment.

Parent and child swim

The parent and child option accommodates families with infants and toddlers, offering a structured environment suited to younger swimmers. This type of programming typically operates at lower capacity to ensure safety and supervision.

What to watch: schedules change seasonally and occasionally throughout the year. The City of Brampton’s booking system provides the most current availability, and it is worth checking directly before visiting, particularly during school holidays and summer months when demand increases.

How much do programs and memberships cost?

Costs at the centre vary by program type and participant age group. The City of Brampton Recreation system manages registration and fee schedules, with drop-in fees applying to individual visits and membership options available for regular users. Exact amounts are not reproduced here because fee structures are subject to annual adjustment, but the recreation department’s official website and in-person front-desk staff can confirm current rates.

Drop-in fees

Drop-in access covers single-use entry for specific activities such as public swimming or fitness centre use. These fees apply to visitors who do not hold a current membership and are typically lower than the cost of a multi-visit pass.

Membership options

Recreation memberships through the City of Brampton unlock unlimited or multi-visit access across eligible programs. The centre participates in the broader municipal recreation pass system, which includes options for individuals, couples, and families.

An important eligibility note: Brampton residents ages 65 and older can access free recreation programs and services. Adults ages 55 and older may also qualify for reduced-rate older adult programming, such as the Yoga Gentle Group Fitness Drop-In, which requires a membership for that age group.

The trade-off for budget-conscious visitors is that membership costs represent an upfront investment but pay off with frequent use. For occasional visitors, drop-in fees remain the practical option, though the free access for seniors 65+ effectively removes the cost barrier for that demographic.

Facility specifications
Official address	30 Loafer’s Lake Lane, Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9
Intersection	Kennedy Road North and Sandalwood Parkway East
Weekday hours	7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri)
Weekend hours	7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Sat–Sun)
Former name	Loafer’s Lake Recreation Centre
Renovation period	Q4 2018 – Q4 2020
Wheelchair accessibility	Yes (facility-wide; pool area includes wheelchair ramp)
Co-located library	Brampton Public Library – Cyril Clark branch

Other recreation centres in the area

For visitors exploring options beyond this facility, nearby municipal recreation centres include the Loafer’s Lake-area centres serving the broader Heart Lake West neighbourhood. The City of Brampton’s recreation directory provides a complete listing of community centres with comparable aquatics, fitness, and programming offerings.