2022 Summer Playground Program
We are now accepting volunteer applications for the 2022 Summer Playground Program! Please scroll to the bottom of the page, or click here to fill out a form! Staff will be in touch in the coming months with more information.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM!!
All participants must be registered for the program through the City's online booking system or in-person at the park in order to attend. See below for registration details.
The program operates for six (6) weeks on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday July 4 to Friday August 12. Trained park leaders provide fun and exciting play opportunities for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Active and quiet games, sports, songs, and crafts are offered daily. For information on volunteer opportunities and the Volunteer Application Form, please see below.
Parents and guardians are welcome to come with their children to the Park for the activities. Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. There are exciting activities scheduled each and every day, so be sure to register for before it's too late!
Please Note: Participants of the program must be able to access their homes at all times during the program hours. Program sites do not all have access to water or washroom facilities. The program will close during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, severe weather such as thunder and or lightning and when the humidex reaches 40oC. This decision only affects the Summer Playground Program.
Participants are to bring sunscreen, hat, water bottle, running shoes, and comfortable clothing (for sports).
2022 Host Sites (subject to change based on registration levels):
| Park Name | Address | Time when leader(s) are present |
| Alexander Park | Eighth St & Adolphus St | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Alguire Park | Dundee Ave & Dewhurst Ave | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Gallinger Park | Lottie Ave | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Kinsmen Park | Third St & Carleton St | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Mattice Park | Edward St & Lennox St | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Menard Park | Concorde Ave & Billington Dr | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Reg Campbell Park | Leitch Dr & Fraser Ave | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Riverdale Park | Riverdale Ave & Peter St | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| St. Theresa's Park | Thirteenth St & Churchill St | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Terry Fox Park | Mercier Ave & Ross Ave | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
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To register online for the 2022 Summer Playground Program, please click here. You will be prompted to log in or create an account. If you have an questions or need assistance with the registration process, please email recreation@cornwall.ca or call the Benson Centre at 613-938-9898 ext. 0. You may also register your child at the park during the program.
| Early ON Child and Family Centre |
| Young toddlers (ages 1-4) can enjoy their own experience with the Summer Playground Program at Riverdale and Menard Park. Includes storytelling, crafts, and fun games! More information to follow. |
| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Looking for a place to volunteer for the summer? Do you enjoy spending your days outside and being with kids? Then the Summer Playground Program is the perfect volunteering opportunity for you! As a volunteer, you will be required to take part in a training session (max. 2 hours) before commencing your hours on the park. This session will ensure that you will understand your responsibilities as a volunteer. Once your training has been completed, you will be assigned to a park location based on your application form. You will be responsible for helping to make our playground program, its day-to-day activities and special events for children a success. This will be done by:
Some of your duties will include:
Please email complete the Volunteer Application Form online, or print and bring into the Benson Centre. Click here for the Volunteer Application Form. |
Contact Us
Lorne Taillon
Leisure Arts Coordinator
800 Seventh Street West, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
T.: 613-938-9898 ext. 4012
F.: 613-938-8855
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