Affordable Recreation Program

Our Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK) is here to help eligible people in Kingston save money on our recreational and leisure programs. You can use SPARK to pay for programs, memberships or single-use passes. It is given out on a first-come, first-served basis until the yearly budget is used up.

Each eligible family member can receive an annual SPARK Fit Pass membership and up to $300 in support from SPARK every calendar year.

SPARK FitPass membership details

With your SPARK FitPass membership you have access to:

Non-instructional drop-in programs
Drop-in swimming programs and pools
Drop-in skating programs
Gym programs
Fitness centre(s)
Cardio/weight rooms

SPARK funding

You can use your SPARK funding for:

Swimming lessons
Fitness classes (dance, yoga, aquafit, cyclefit, etc.)
Skate programs (shinny)
First aid courses and lifeguard certification courses
Advanced/Leadership courses
Personal training
Birthday party facility rentals
Pool parties
Additional approved programs offered by our community partners YMCA, BGC South East, Seniors Association and Hockey Diversity Alliance

See more available programs and membership options in Activities and Recreation.

How do I apply to access SPARK?

Sign up/log in to MyKingston and select the Municipal Fee Assistance Program (MFAP)
Once we confirm your eligibility, we will give you an MFAP card for each eligible family member. Please remember that you need to wait for three business days before signing up for recreation programs.
Bring your MFAP card to one of the following recreation centres to create your recreation account and sign up for programs and fitness memberships:

- Rideau Heights Community Centre (85 MacCauley St.)
- Artillery Park Aquatic Centre (382 Bagot St.)
- INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd.)
- Kingston East Community Centre (779 Highway 15)

Donate to SPARK

If you wish to make a donation to our Subsidy Program for Affordable Recreation in Kingston (SPARK), now you can do it online using Canada Helps SPARK donation form. Check our Advertising, Sponsorship and Donations page for more community initiatives that could use your support.

Contact

Kingston East Community Centre
779 Highway 15
Kingston, ON K7L 4V3
Phone: 613-546-0000

Office hours:
Monday to Friday
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives .