The City of Kingston celebrates Recreation and Parks month
June is Recreation and Parks Month, and the City of Kingston is joining municipalities across Ontario in encouraging residents to enjoy our parks and recreation services that foster personal health, strong communities, and social inclusion.
“With summer right around the corner, we encourage residents to visit any of our spectacular parks and enjoy the warmer weather along with their families and friends,” said Tony Gargaro, manager of Recreation and Leisure Services, City of Kingston. “We’re proud to offer a number of ways to explore the great outdoors, try a new activity or connect with others in our community.”
Check out these events and programs happening in Kingston this June:
- June 7: Culligan Water Park opens for the 2025 season Go shopping at the Kingston Public Market at Springer Market Square or the Memorial Centre Farmers’ Market
- June 20-22: Skeleton Park Arts Festival
- June 21: K-Town Kids Triathlon
- June 21: National Indigenous People’s Day presented by the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest at Confederation Park Drop-in to join a sport, swim or fitness class
- Just for fun, Mayor Bryan Paterson is celebrating Recreation and Parks Month by participating in the “Mayor’s Cornhole Challenge” on June 18, competing against other mayors in the area to become the official “Mayor of the Boards.”
- Visit any of our over 200 parks and green spaces! Stroll, roll, bike or splash your way through the City at any of our outdoor parks, playgrounds and splashpads.
About June is Recreation and Parks Month
June is Recreation and Parks Month is an initiative of Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO). PRO is a non-profit association of leaders in recreation and parks that advances the health, social, and environmental benefits of quality recreation and parks. For more information on PRO, please visit www.prontario.org
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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.
