Building Inclusive Play Spaces in Kingston
An inclusive playground allows children and adults of all abilities to play together and creates a fun, nurturing environment for everyone. The estimated cost of this playpark is $900,000. The City of Kingston has generously provided us with the public land, and will conduct the maintenance on the play structure and surfacing when it is completed. To build the park, we are relying on grant opportunities and community donations. There are many beautiful fully inclusive playgrounds across Ontario, and we would love to add Kingston to the list!
Save the date for the Giant Tiger BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, September 21st!
Join Giant Tiger in Supporting the Inclusive Play Project! From September 13-22, both Kingston Giant Tiger stores are running a ‘Round Up’ donation campaign, allowing customers to round up their purchases to support the creation of accessible playgrounds.
On Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy a fundraising BBQ at both locations for just $5, with all proceeds benefiting the project.
Locations:
- Giant Tiger Kingston West (656 Gardiners Rd)
- Giant Tiger Kingston Central (813 Princess St)
Let’s come together to build a more inclusive community!
Save The Date: Giant Tiger BBQ Fundraiser on Sept. 21st
Join us in supporting the Inclusive Play Project at two exciting community events hosted by Giant Tiger Stores in Kingston! From September 13 to 22, Giant Tiger will be running a ‘Round Up’ donation campaign at checkout, giving customers the opportunity to round up...
The Whig Article – Do You Want to Build a Playground?
https://www.thewhig.com/news/event-puts-the-fun-in-fundraiser-as-group-seeks-to-build-kingstons-first-fully-inclusive-playground Our Do You Want to Build a Playground? Breakfast Fundraiser has made it into The Whig! We are so happy with how our fundraiser turned out...
Inclusive Fun Fair (June 8th, 2024)
The Inclusive Play Project is hosting an Inclusive Fun Fair at the Rideau Heights Community Centre in Kingston on June 8th, 2024. The fair will be filled with fun fair activities to celebrate accessible play!! All funds will be allocated toward building Kingston's...
Update on Playground Features
After speaking with many community groups, organizations, parents, and kids, we have outlined some improvements to our playground features! The design has the entire playground covered in rubber surfacing, which provides great accessibility for wheelchair users. A few...
Giving Tuesday!!
Tuesday, November 28th is Giving Tuesday! This day provides an opportunity for donations to be made to the Inclusive Play Project. Giving Tuesday promotes our playground project while creating awareness for disability and accessibility. To those interested in...
New Posters are Available!
Posters and postcards are available for pickup at KidsInclusive reception at Hôtel Dieu Hospital. The posters share information regarding donations and they have a QR code for online donations through CanadaHelps. They are a great way to spread the word about...
The Inclusive Play Project Art Exhibition
In celebration of International Disability Day, The Inclusive Play Project is organizing a kid's art exhibition! Artwork that is created by students will be displayed at The City of Kingston Accessibility Awards Ceremony. Volunteers will pick up any artwork on...
City Council Meeting! And Others
It's been a whirlwind of meetings for Rachel Doornekamp and Sara Ogilvie as they have done presentation after presentation to spread the word about this campaign and get support across our community. They've presented to one of the Rotary clubs of Kingston, with...
Filming our Promo Video
Last week we spent the day onsite Shannon Park and filmed hours of interviews with parents of kids with disabilities, kids and siblings themselves, parents with disabilities, special education teachers, and other people who work in this sector and are advocating for...
Inclusive Play Ideas
A well-designed inclusive playground welcomes, supports and engages every person who comes to use the space regardless of the ability.
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What People are Saying
We moved here from Edmonton last summer and I must say, we were spoiled with hundreds of incredible playgrounds and many of which were built specifically with inclusivity as it’s primary focus. I must confess, I was very disappointed with the playgrounds here but we’re making the best of it of course. That being said, I am so so very excited to see this initiative circulating!""I could see these spaces also being of benefit for teens, adults, and seniors with Mobilty needs if the equipment sizing could allow! The benefits of swinging span all ages 
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