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Fall/Winter and eCity/Recreation

Registration for Spring programs now is now open.
Coming soon: Summer programs will be available for viewing on March 12 and you can register for them starting on March 26 at 9 a.m. Watch your doorstep for the new issue of the Recreation and Leisure Magazine Guide and/or plan to come out to the Recreation and Leisure Showcase Saturday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.  MORE ...

What's New

Students Invited To Discover
City Of Kingston's Museums

May 09/12 > Educators are invited to pack up the kids and get on the bus. The Pump House Steam Museum, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and Kingston City Hall are opening their doors to welcome student groups for field trips.  MORE ...

Artillery Park Aquatic Centre Plans Revealed

Artillery Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre will undergo a series of renovations and upgrades in the near future. The renovations will provide the aging facility with a much needed facelift and an overhaul of all mechanical systems. The City is currently looking at all opportunities to provide alternative locations for scheduled programming so that there are minimal disruptions to services. Members will be notified as early as possible regarding alternative locations for programming.  MORE ...

Take A Free Tour Of City Hall

Apr 16/12 > Kingston's City Hall Ambassadors are about to get very busy sharing the exciting history of the Limestone City with visitors and residents alike. City Hall tours will commence on May 14 and continue through the summer to September 30, 2012.  MORE ...

Playground Improvements For Two City Parks

Apr 05/12 > Residents are invited to review planned improvements to two City parks. The City has a playground replacement program where, yearly aging and non-compliant play equipment is updated based on the equipment condition and both Trillium Ridge and Buckingham Parks have been identified as candidate sites.  MORE ...

New Outdoor Athletic Park Open

Mar 19/12 > It's going to be a race to open the Outdoor Athletic Park next to the INVISTA Centre at 1350 Gardiners Rd. as community sport and school groups participate in the grand opening of the City's premier new sports field at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3. MORE ...

Get Active With City's Leisure Magazine

Mar 19/12 > The arrival of the City's Recreation and Leisure Magazine means it is time to plan to stay active during the spring and summer — and to start checking out summer camps. MORE ...

Kicks 4 Kids Collects Soccer Gear

Mar 12/12 > Residents are encouraged to gather their pre-loved soccer equipment for donation to Kicks 4 Kids at Canadian Tire stores and City community centres. This new P.R.O. Kids program will collect gently used soccer cleats and shin pads for distribution to children who need them. MORE ...

Sheep Dog Trials A Top Ontario Festival

Mar 7/12 > The Kingston's Sheep Dog Trials have been named one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals and Events for the fifth year in a row. And, this year, Kingston also won a Festival and Events Ontario Achievement Award for Best Promotional Poster. MORE ...

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Approved

The City's Parks & Recreation Master Plan was approved by City Council in July 2010. The plan will guide the management of parks and recreation services in Kingston over the course of the next 15 years.  MORE ...

Many facilities owned and operated by the City are available for booking by the public. Unless otherwise indicated, all bookings can be made through the Facilities Booking Office at the INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd, 613-544-4442, ext. 1800 or email.  MORE ...

Fall/Winter Recreation & Leisure Magazine cover

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EXPLORE KINGSTON

K-ROCK CENTRE

Kingston's K-Rock Centre hosts concerts, OHL games, figure skating, and community events.

ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

City facilities are intended for use by all Kingstonians. Keep up with the City's work on accessibility.

DROP-IN & SHAPE UP

Drop-in activities for people who want to add variety to their active play or who prefer to pay-as-they-go.

PUBLIC SKATING

Find a time and place for a skate in an arena near you.

CYCLING TRAILS

Cycling is a healthy form of transportation and a fun way to get to work, get around and see the city.

GET ACTIVE

Kingston Gets Active offers lots of ideas for active living.

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