Lemoine Point is a beautiful park area in all seasons. I'm constantly surprised by the range of…read morewildlife you can observe - and close up, I might add! There are a range of trails to follow that wind around the point and you can cover at least 5 km in a loop. Bicycles are allowed on certain paths, while only runners and walkers are allowed in other areas. There are plenty of picnic areas and benches and the wooded areas overlooking the water are a great photo op. It's a beautiful place that Kingston is lucky to have within reach of downtown.

Love this place! Being from Muskoka, these hiking trails warmed my heart. I've lived in Kingston…read morefor a while now it was awesome to get out of the city. This chipmunks and squirrels and even the bird will come right into your hand . Had a woodpecker land and take a peanut

Oh my Goodness! What a beautiful find!!!! We were there on a Monday in late July, on a highly windy…read moreand hot day. The sky, sand, and water were all beautifully clear and stunning. We had such a large area of the beach all to ourselves. We were there for a few hours, and probably could have stayed longer. My partner said it was the most Caribbean looking beach he's ever been to not actually in the Caribbean. Things to note: Conditions might be quite different on different days. Apparently, the 1.3 trail to the beach can be wet and buggy (not when we were there!) and the water can have more algae (though it was stunningly clear during our visit). $15/person fee, with discounts for families.

Nice getaway just outside the urban fringe of Kingston. Trails are wide and well maintained,…read morethough some could be better marked--you hit some trail junctions where it's not entirely clear which path is the one you've been following. Near the south end of the area you'll hear quite a bit of road noise from the 401. Scenery is nothing exceptional, though it's likely you're not coming here expecting that. The reservoir itself is very pleasant, a large if weedy pond surrounded by cattails. All we saw on it was a brood of geese, though I'd expect you could see quite a few waterbirds here if you timed your visit right. Nothing special as parks go, I suppose, but a very welcome place to escape the concrete for a while.

For a tourist like me, City Park was located in the best possible place for an easy but beautiful…read morewalk through Kingston. If you have a bit of time, I recommend following the waterfront trail from Kingston Visitor Information Centre. Eventually you veer off onto Ontario Street which becomes West Street and brings you right to the south-east entrance of the park. Here you are greeted by a regal statue of Sir John A MacDonald. There is an informational park sign designed as a short book that introduces you to his life before and after he became prime minister. Not too far away from this memorial is the Great War Memorial and 21st Battalion Cenotaph. There are paved paths to follow in the park. They intersect each other through the park and make good jogging paths. It was winter when we walked through but there are a lot of big trees that would provide shade for runners and park goers alike. We also passed by a jungle gym and a splash pad that wasn't operational since it was too cold. If you've made it to the west side of the park, you've made it to the edge of Queen's University campus, which is another scenic walk on it's own.

Rotary Park is small, but that is part of its charm. It is kind of hidden away from the rest of the…read moreworld. Because of this, the rather old playground equipment is still in great shape, and my daughter loves it. Little slide? Check. Big slide? Check. Plastic twisty slide? Check. It has everything a 3 year old could ever wish for! Lots of swings and climbing equipment, too. Of course, it's also great for adults, as they have a dog park, various walking trails, a pavillion available for rental, many picnic tables throughought the park, and access to the waterfront, which is great for feeding ducks.