Parks

Visit over 200 beautiful parks in Kingston year-round! Whether you are rolling, jogging or simply enjoying the lake views, our parks give you a chance to connect with nature, exercise, socialize and enjoy the outdoors.

Inclusive playgrounds with accessible features are available in City Park, Memorial Centre Park, Rotary Park, Lake Ontario Park and Welborne Park.

We have partnered with the YMCA for the Neighbourhood Parks Program for summer 2024 programming. Visit the YMCA webpage to learn more and find the rotating schedule.

Some parks can be booked for events! Learn how to request a park rental.

Open the full page Kingston Parks map.

Featured parks

Get outside and explore some of our featured parks! Enjoy amenities like playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails, sports fields, lake access and wildlife.

Breakwater Park

Breakwater Park is located on King St., along with Ontario’s Waterfront Trail. It gives you great access to the water and green space for relaxing or being active. Its winding shoreline offers lovely, peaceful views of Lake Ontario and Wolfe Island. The park includes the Gord Edgar Downie Pier.

Features

Gord Edgar Downie Pier and pedestrian bridge
Headlands and pebble beaches
Upland sand beach
Accessible beach at pier
Time sculpture
Picnic amenities (tables, benches and BBQs)

Park safety and rules

Caution

No lifeguard on duty - SWIM AT OWN RISK
Children should be directly supervised by an adult
Children should be within arm's reach when in water
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are strongly recommended for weak or non-swimmers
Deep water, strong winds and high waves can cause dangerous conditions
Swimming after sunset is not recommended
No jumping from bridge
Surfaces are slippery when ice-covered
For water quality information call KFL&A Public Health at 613-549-1232
For non-emergency contact Kingston Police at 613-549-4660
Pier, beach and footbridge are under video surveillance

Prohibited

Use of drugs or alcoholic beverages
Smoking
Excessive noise after 9 p.m.
Off-leash dogs
Abusive language
Mooring of boats unless authorized

City Park

City Park is a spacious, green park located about a 10-minute walk west of City Hall along King Street

Features

A splash pad in summer and outdoor rink in winter (weather-permitting)
Two playground spaces with climbers and swings; one accessible
Public washrooms - open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - Victoria Day to Thanksgiving
The Walk at City Park – a peaceful walkway and water garden with tributes celebrating the lives of loved ones
Picnic tables & BBQ's
Mature trees (excellent for reading under)
Two baseball diamonds at Cricket Field, north of City Park

Grass Creek Park

Grass Creek Park is a 95-acre rural park located in Kingston East, on Highway 2.

Features

Large sandy beach with a designated swimming area (no lifeguards - swim at your own risk, children must be supervised at all times)
Parking lots at the front of park and near the beach
Picnic tables
Picnic shelter
Play equipment
Off-leash dog area
Public washrooms - open daily from 8 a.m. to dusk - Victoria Day to Thanksgiving
Small craft/boat launch
Level 2 EV charging stations
Seasonal disc golf course
MacLachlan Woodworking Museum (Located at the 2993 Highway 2 East)

Lake Ontario Park

Lake Ontario Park, our largest urban waterfront park, is located at 920 King St. West. It offers a substantial natural landscape that attracts both visitors and residents for picnicking and scenic waterfront walks.

Features

Splash pad
Playground equipment
Accessible walkways to waterfront
Cobble beach (no lifeguards)
Waterfront sand play areas
Performance area
Public washrooms - open daily 9 a.m. to dusk - Victoria Day to Thanksgiving
Boat launch
Beach volleyball court
Two Level 2 EV charging stations

Skateboard parks

Our skateparks provide a welcoming venue for skateboarders of all skill levels. They feature ramps, stairs, vertical elements and more. They are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Polson Park

This new skatepark, opened a month ahead of schedule, is located within Polson Park on Portsmouth Avenue. A 2,000 square foot concrete skate park contains a halfpipe, rail, ledge, fun box and set-up banks.

Shannon Park

This 8,000 square foot concrete skate park features classic skateboarding elements and a gathering area. Located on Daly Street at McCauley Street

City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, 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 .