Kingston Neighbourhood Parks Program

The Neighbourhood Parks Program is offered by the City of Kingston and operated by the YMCA of Eastern Ontario. It is a free, drop-in program that provides children aged six to 12 with recreational activities at five local parks. It is offered from Mondays to Fridays, beginning on July 2 and running to August 23, with the exception of the Civic Holiday on Monday, August 5.

There will be a rotating schedule as follows.

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9-11:30am
(2.5hrs)
Cataraqui Woods Park Polson Park Jim Beattie West Park Lake Ontario Park
12:30-3pm
(2.5hrs)
West Park Lake Ontario Park Cataraqui Woods Park Polson Park Jim Beattie

Recreational programming may include active games, crafts, circle games or use of equipment/supplies. 

Important notes for parents and guardians

Staff do not replace parent/guardian supervision. Children are allowed to join or leave activities or the park when they want.

  • All programs are free of charge.
  • All programs require check in with staff and collection of basic information (name, age, phone number and emergency contact).
  • This outdoor programming is weather dependent and will not run during inclement weather (e.g. rain, thunder, lightning, heat or smog/smoke warnings). 

Children should bring:

  • healthy snacks
  • refillable water bottle
  • hat
  • sunscreen
  • running shoes/athletic sandals (no flip flops)

If you have any questions, please contact YMCA member services at kng.membership@eo.ymca.ca or 613-546-2647.