Kingston opening splash pads

All of the city’s splash pad locations will be open to the public by Wednesday, May 26, except for the Memorial Centre splash pad, which will be open on Friday, May 28, according to the City of Kingston.

The City of Kingston operates nine splash pads across Kingston:

Bert Meunier Park, 739 Augusta Dr.
City Park, 33 Bagot St.
Lake Ontario Park, 920 King St W.
Molly McGlynn Park, Rose Abby Dr. off Highway 15
Ronald Lavallee Memorial Kiwanis Park, 53 Fourth Ave.
Shannon Park, 199 Wilson St.
Victoria Park, 487 Brock St.
Woodbine Park, 1180 Woodbine Rd.
Memorial Centre, 303 York St.

The City’s splash pads will operate daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

On May 21, the province announced that splash pads and certain other park amenities were permitted to open; however, gathering limits still apply. Outdoor gatherings of up to 5 individuals, not from the same household are permitted. It is recommended that users follow necessary public health guidelines while using the splash pads. Maintain physical distancing, use hand sanitizer frequently and use elbows to activate splash pads (not hands).

Other outdoor recreational amenities, such as tennis courts, pickle ball courts and basketball courts were reopened as of Saturday, May 23.