2021 Summer Playground Program
The 2021 Summer Playground Program has now concluded. We would like to thank all of our park leaders and participants for another great summer. We hope to see you all back in 2022!
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 due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols. 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 5 to Friday August 13. 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.
COVID-19 Screening
The on-going COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to the way participant's enter the park. All participants will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entry to the park. Participant's will be denied entry if they are experiencing any symptoms. Participant's will be asked to leave the park if they develop symptoms of COVID-19 throughout the day.
2021 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. |
| Theme Week | Description |
|---|---|
| Beach Palooza | The Summer Playground Program is starting off right with a beach theme, weeklong party! This week is filled with friendship bracelets, flamingos, water games and more! Don't miss out on this weeklong celebration. |
| Around the World |
Have you ever wanted to travel to Australia, Japan, Greece or Mexico? Since we have not been able to travel, we are bringing the world to you. This week is filled with traditional crafts and games from around the world! Don't forget your passport. |
| Surviving the Wild West | Buckle up cowgirls and cowboys! This week you'll learn how to make yourself a bolo tie, lasso a horse and ride off into the sunset. Don't forget your cowboy boots. |
| Olympics | Take part in the 2021 Olympics with the Summer Playground Program. Participate in making an Olympic torch, a torch relay race and various Olympic sports throughout the week before the closing ceremonies! |
| Superheros | Calling all superheros! We are holding an emergency meeting in your neighbourhood park! We need your help, superheros assemble. |
| Cornwall Campout | We are bringing the great outdoors to a park near you! Enjoy a week of camping themed activities and crafts in your neighbourhood park. |
To register online for the 2021 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 all Volunteer Application Forms to recreation@cornwall.ca or drop off at the Benson Centre Front Desk. 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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