Indoor Go-Karting for Kids in Toronto
Kart Town runs an indoor go-kart track built for children aged 2 to 9, inside Parkway Mall in Scarborough, minutes from Highway 401 and the DVP. Two kinds of karts share the track: Classic Karts for ages 2 to 9 and the faster Formula Karts for ages 6 to 9. Every ride is a five-minute drive, the track is indoors and open all year, and the same ticket gives two hours in the playground, bouncy castle and toy car area.
Classic Karts: Ages 2 to 9
Classic Karts are the original Kart Town go-karts, sized for young drivers. A ride is called an Adventure: five minutes of driving, about ten laps, with a themed light show and sound effects that change from ride to ride. Our track operators teach every child the basics before they start, and the karts have seat belts.
- Minimum height: 31 inches (80 cm).
- Solo driving: children over 42 inches (107 cm) drive alone; an adult cannot ride with them. For children from 31 to 42 inches, ask staff about riding with a parent.
- Weight limit: 220 lb (100 kg) combined in the kart.
- Available: every day Kart Town is open, and in every birthday package.
Formula Karts: Ages 6 to 9, Weekdays
Formula Karts are faster than the Classic Karts and run on weekdays only. A ride is five minutes, about 15 laps. Children between 120 cm (47 inches) and 150 cm (59 inches) tall can ride; a child under 120 cm can earn a licence from the track operators once they show they can drive safely and follow track rules. Adults do not ride the Formula Karts, and they are not part of birthday packages.
Walk-In Prices Per Child
No booking is needed for go-karting. Buy a ride or a bundle at reception; tickets and arcade tokens are valid on the day of purchase. Every child needs a ride or bundle to enter, and up to two adults can come in per child (extra adults are $5 each).
- Track only: single Classic Kart ride, $15.
- Basic bundle, $20: two hours of access, 1 Adventure (about 10 laps) and 5 arcade tokens.
- Value bundle, $25: two hours of access, 2 Adventures and 5 arcade tokens.
- VIP bundle, $30: two hours of access, 2 Adventures and 10 arcade tokens.
- Formula Karts (weekdays): 1 ride $20, 2 rides $30, First Timer bundle $35 (1 Classic ride, 1 Formula ride and 10 tokens), Formula bundle $40 (2 Formula rides and 10 tokens).
Bring three or more children and take 10% off. On weekdays, Monday to Friday, all walk-in prices are 20% off, except school holidays, public holidays and TDSB PA days. The full list is on the walk-in pricing and packages page.
Go-Kart Birthday Parties
Every birthday package includes go-karting on the Classic Karts along with a private themed party room for two hours, the playground, bouncy castle and toy car area, arcade tokens, pizza, juice and an activity coordinator. Cancun (8 children, 1 Adventure each) is $328 plus HST, Hawaii (8 children, 2 Adventures each) is $388 plus HST and Rio (15 children, 2 Adventures each) is $638 plus HST. The track stays open to all visitors during a party, and party guests join the same line to race together. Compare the rooms on the birthday packages page.
Safety Rules on the Track
The go-karting requirements come from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and apply to every child, with no exceptions. The main ones: children over 42 inches drive the Classic Karts alone, the combined weight in a kart stays under 220 lb, and Formula Kart drivers need to be between 120 and 150 cm tall or hold a licence from the operators. Staff explain the rules before every ride. If your child may find it hard to follow instructions on the track on their own, please read the additional needs information before you visit.
Hours and Getting Here
Kart Town is open Monday and Wednesday to Friday from 2 pm to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm, and closed on Tuesdays. The track is inside Parkway Mall at 85 Ellesmere Rd, Unit 102, Scarborough, ON M1R 4B8, near Victoria Park Avenue and Ellesmere Road, with free mall parking. Families drive in from across Toronto, North York, East York, Markham and Pickering. Call (437) 660-5278 or see the contact page for directions. The Scarborough playground and party page covers everything included with your visit.
Kids Go-Karting FAQ
What age can kids go-kart at Kart Town?
Classic Karts are for children aged 2 to 9 with a minimum height of 31 inches (80 cm). Formula Karts are for ages 6 to 9, between 120 and 150 cm tall.
Do I need to book go-karting?
No. Go-karting is walk-in only, first come, first served, with tickets bought at reception. Only birthday parties are booked in advance.
How long is a go-kart ride?
Every ride is five minutes: about ten laps on the Classic Karts and about 15 laps on the Formula Karts.
Can a parent ride with a young child?
Children over 42 inches (107 cm) must drive alone. For children between 31 and 42 inches, ask staff about riding with a parent, within the 220 lb combined weight limit.
Is the go-karting indoors?
Yes. The whole track is inside Parkway Mall, so it runs in every season and in any weather.
How much does kids go-karting cost in Toronto at Kart Town?
A single Classic Kart ride is $15, and bundles with two hours of play and arcade tokens are $20, $25 and $30 per child. Weekday walk-in prices are 20% off outside school and public holidays.