Playgrounds and Parks

Located on Windsor Lane, “The Bluff” is one of Gananoque’s hidden treasures. A perfect vantage point view the islands. Enjoy a quiet picnic and enjoy the view of the river and islands.

Located directly behind the Town Hall this newly refurbished Town Park Field will make its debut in the Spring of 2023. A grant that supported this project by the Jays Care Foundation’s Field of Dreams Program, is a joint venture between Jays Care, The Town of Gananoque and the Gananoque/TLTI Little League Baseball Club. Washroom facilities are available at this site in the summer months.

Town Hall Ballfield and outdoor space located at the front of Town Hall, is available to rent for special events start at $118.45 per day (Hourly rates also available)

Facility Booking - Fees & Rates

Playground facilities are available in the park.

Located directly behind the Lou Jeffries Arena at 600 King Street, is a soccer field and a little league ball diamond (no outfield), equipped with lighting. Both are available for rental by contacting the Recreation Department at 613-382-2149 ext. 1414 or emailing marinarecreation@gananoque.ca.

Ball Diamond & Soccer Field Fees
Adults $22.66 per game
Youth $5.00 per game
For all other rate inquiries please call 613-382-2149 ext. 1414

Facility Rental or Reservation Form

Mr. McCarney was a Rotarian who did so much for our community over the years. The park now has comfortable seating to enjoy a cleared waterfront view of the 1000 Islands in the Town of Gananoque as well as picnic tables and handicapped parking. There is also a sign that shares information on Hal McCarney’s contributions to society. 

Located on Water Street, on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, this park provides an excellent view of the St. Lawrence and some of its famous islands. Bring your bathing suit and a picnic lunch and enjoy a dip in the river at the Joel Stone Beach. A great way to spend a warm summer afternoon.

Located on Stone Street North on the shores of the Gananoque River, this park is a favorite picnic stop for many visitors to our community.

Playground facilities are available in the park.

Rotary Beach has benches, tables, bike rack, kayak stand and a new gazebo.

Located at 2 King Street East, on the shores of the Gananoque River this park is home to Gananoque’s Famous Sculpture Park. The Gananoque Sculpture Committee is pleased to announce the arrival of its newest acquisition. “The Pitch Pine”, crafted by artis Rick Lapointe of Kingston, Ontario is a wonderful addition to the park and we invite everyone to take the time to stop by the park and see it.

Welcome to Canada's largest outdoor contemporary art exhibit at Confederation Park.

This park sits on what was once an industrial site that occupied both sides of the Gananoque River. When the Jones Shovel Company ceased operation in the 1960's, the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce developed a park which was dedicated on July 1, 1967. Over time, the Rotary Club added walks, lighting, ponds and a beautiful fountain in the centre of the river. During the 1990's members of the Rotary Club approached the Art Bank in Ottawa, and in due course, a number of sculptures were leased from the Art Bank.

The Sculpture Committee came to the decision in 2004 that we would take a new direction with the sculptures in the Park. Our decision was to gradually return the Art Bank pieces to the Art Bank and commission local artists to create replacement pieces. Our theme was to reflect either the history or the environment of Gananoque and area. The sculpture committee has commissioned the first piece the flying Blue Heron by Bruce Mellon, and the following year the standing Blue Heron, also by Bruce Mellon of Wolfe Island. Last year we commissioned and installed the Pitch Pine, the official tree of Gananoque, by Rick Lapointe, of Kingston.

Our committee's mission statement is to foster an appreciation of arts and culture in our community and to promote the sculptures in Confederation Park. To this end we host an event in the Park each year, such as an unveiling of a new work, and one year we had a competition with school children from all three schools to name the Walter Redinger piece which is on the west bank of the river. Next year, we will not have a new sculpture to unveil so we are planning an event for the Summer Solstice, which will also involve school children.

McAdam, 1972 - Alan Barkley

Alan Barkley Born in 1944 - Painted red steel geometric forms. In 1995, Alan Barkley was appointed president of the Ontario College of Art & Design.

Cascade III, 1977 - Andrew Dutkewych

Andrew Dutkewych Born in Vienna, Austria (BFA Philadelphia College of Art 1966, Post Graduate Diploma, Slade School of Art 1968, London, England).

Source: http://studio-arts.concordia.ca

Big X, 1977 - Douglas Bentham

Douglas Bentham Born in 1947 - Douglas Bentham's sculpture is represented in many major public collections in Canada and in private collections throughout North America and Europe. He has received several honours and awards over the years, notably membership in the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1976 and the Lynch-Staunton Award from the Canada Council in 1981. One of Canada's most prominent sculptors, Bentham's work can be found in public and private collections in Canada and the United States.

Source: http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com

Leaf, 2004 - Mike Tennant

Iron leaf set in a pond. Dedicated to the trees of Gananoque, past, present, future. By the Gananoque Forestree Advisory Committee. Peter M. Murray R.P.F., Chairman Crafted by Mike Tennant of Tennants Welding, Gananoque October 28, 2004. The Gananoque Forestree Advisory Committee (GFAC) was established in the spring of 1996 to advise and educate the residents about the conditions and importance of trees in Gananoque.

Untitled, 1973 - Tom Henderson

Tom Henderson Born in 1936 - Tom Henderson is a retired sculpture professor of Mount Allison University in New Brunswick.

1929 - 1984, 1974 and Montage Sculpture, Undated - Walter Redinger

Walter Redinger Born in 1940 - For over 40 years Walter Redinger has been known for his large controversial fibreglass sculptures. Mr. Redinger has exhibited internationally with exhibits in New York, Italy and France. Mr. Redinger's work was chosen to represent Canada at the 1972 Venice Biennale, currently his work is being exhibited in New York City at the Mitchell Algus Art Gallery.

The late sixties and early seventies would see Walter rise to national and international prominence, culminating in his selection as one of two artists to represent Canada at the Venice Biennale in 1972.

Intra Structure #14, 1977 - Patrick Thibert

Patrick Thibert Born in Windsor, Ontario in 1943. Mr. Thibert currently has 133 works in the Canadian Art Database. He currently lives and works in Mt. Brydges, Ontario. Source: http://www.ccca.ca

After raising close to $425,000, the Gananoque Recreation Initiative officially opened the Gananoque Skateboard Park August 7th 2010.

Though the project was guided by the GRI, Karl Harries said it was a community project that involved a wide range of people.

"It really shows what our community can do," he said, noting the local youth actually designed the layout of the park.

Park Rules:

This park is unsupervised is a drug and alcohol free zone. Use of park or spectating is at your own risk

1. Use of CSA approved helmets, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are strongly recommended.
2. This Park is open from 7:30 am until the earlier of sunset or 9:30 pm.
3. ONLY SKATEBOARDS and IN-LINE SKATES are permitted.
4. Mountain bikes, scooters, or any motorized vehicles are PROHIBITED.
5. Spectators are not permitted on the Park and must watch from a safe distance from the concrete edge.
6. SMOKING, EATING and DRINKING are not permitted on the Park.
7. GLASS CONTAINERS or other glass items are prohibited on or within 5M of the Park.
8. No items may be placed on the Park or within 5M from the concrete edge.

By Authority: The Town of Gananoque and Gananoque Police Services.

The Steel Workers Park, on River Street, is the site of Gananoque's pergola; the development includes a grove of local natural trees planted and identified with an attractive plaque, at the base, with the name of the honouree and the tree species name.

Located in the centre of town at 30 King Street East, this beautiful Heritage Park is host to numerous summer events, from craft fairs to community celebrations. Enjoy weekly Gananoque Farmers' Market every Thursday evening throughout the summer months. Playground facilities are available in the park. Washroom facilities and a bottle fill station are available at the Gananoque and 1000 Islands Visitor Centre.