Park downtown Kingston, with access to the ferries and marina. Easy to get to from the highway …read more Nice spot to enjoy some ice cream or picnic. They have statues/ art, a fountain, an old time train and tourist office. There is also a walk from Ottawa to Kingston that goes through the park. Came on a cloudy day so wasn't too busy and the ferries were closed. The highlight and main attraction was the Kingston life size letters to take photos with as the "I".

I know probably no one will go to this park, but I had to put a review here…read more On my drive between Montreal and Toronto, we needed to have a pit stop to have a quick bite to eat and to stretch our legs. I planned on only staying for 15 minutes max, so we could get to Toronto sooner. Then, after finally hitting downtown and parking in a garage (it was $1 for 30 min...), I said "We have 30 mins max." We walked to the park, which was amazing. People were outside, the fountain was beautiful, and the weather was absolutely perfect (I know the park didn't make the weather nice, but still). There were hot dog vendors out (there were like 6, and I got the Polish sausage, which was divine). There was a street sidewalk fair of the people in the area selling various goods (I bought some homemade soap and I got some locally grown blueberries to snack on). We eventually stayed for a little over an hour. It was an hour well spent. If you are ever making the drive from Montreal to Toronto (or the other way), and the weather is nice, I highly recommend decompressing at this quaint little town. You will not be disappointed! BTW, the downtown is vibrant, lots of places to eat, hang out.

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.