Community Vision: Memorial Centre, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour and Centre 70

The City of Kingston has launched a major multi-site visioning and recreation facility capital planning project to help guide the future development, renewal, and investment in the following community recreation facilities and sites: Centre 70, Kingston Memorial Centre and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.

In September of 2025 Council endorsed the design criteria to guide this project. Details on that criteria can be found in the Council report from September.

Following a competitive procurement process, Sierra Planning and Management has been selected as the lead consultant for the project, working in partnership with MJMA Architecture & Design and Ingersoll & Associates Inc. Together, the team brings extensive experience in recreation planning, community engagement, facility design, and capital and operational feasibility for municipalities across Canada.

A comprehensive, community-focused approach

The multi-site visioning and capital planning project will examine each site from early vision and engagement through to concept development, capital costing, and operational planning. The work will consider community needs, site opportunities and constraints, financial feasibility, and implementation strategies to support informed decision-making.The project will result in a 20+ year long-term vision for each site that is community-informed, and achievable.

Upcoming opportunities to get involved

Community engagement is a key component of the project. Residents, user groups, and stakeholders can expect a variety of opportunities to provide input over the course of the project.

Public Information Centres

The City is hosting a series of Public Information Centres (PICs) in March 2026. These facility-specific drop-in sessions are an opportunity to learn about this exciting project and its importance to the future provision of recreation in Kingston. You will be able to review project information, tell us about your priorities for the facilities and sites, and ask questions to City staff and members of the Consulting Team.

Join us at one of the upcoming PICs:

Centre 70 focused event - March 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (20 Cranbrook St.) in the gymnasium.

Portsmouth Olympic Harbour focused event - March 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Marina (53 Yonge St.) in the sail room.

Memorial Centre focused event - March 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Centre (303 York St.) in the Rotunda/Lounge.

All venues event (materials from all three prior events) - March 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd.) in Hall C.

Public Online Survey

Stay tuned! Expected release in April 2026.

Stay informed

Information about the project, including engagement opportunities and updates, will be available on this page. Community members are encouraged to sign up for updates to stay informed as the project progresses.

The City of Kingston has launched a major multi-site visioning and recreation facility capital planning project to help guide the future development, renewal, and investment in the following community recreation facilities and sites: Centre 70, Kingston Memorial Centre and Portsmouth Olympic Harbour.

In September of 2025 Council endorsed the design criteria to guide this project. Details on that criteria can be found in the Council report from September.

Following a competitive procurement process, Sierra Planning and Management has been selected as the lead consultant for the project, working in partnership with MJMA Architecture & Design and Ingersoll & Associates Inc. Together, the team brings extensive experience in recreation planning, community engagement, facility design, and capital and operational feasibility for municipalities across Canada.

A comprehensive, community-focused approach

The multi-site visioning and capital planning project will examine each site from early vision and engagement through to concept development, capital costing, and operational planning. The work will consider community needs, site opportunities and constraints, financial feasibility, and implementation strategies to support informed decision-making.The project will result in a 20+ year long-term vision for each site that is community-informed, and achievable.

Upcoming opportunities to get involved

Community engagement is a key component of the project. Residents, user groups, and stakeholders can expect a variety of opportunities to provide input over the course of the project.

Public Information Centres

The City is hosting a series of Public Information Centres (PICs) in March 2026. These facility-specific drop-in sessions are an opportunity to learn about this exciting project and its importance to the future provision of recreation in Kingston. You will be able to review project information, tell us about your priorities for the facilities and sites, and ask questions to City staff and members of the Consulting Team.

Join us at one of the upcoming PICs:

Centre 70 focused event - March 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School (20 Cranbrook St.) in the gymnasium.

Portsmouth Olympic Harbour focused event - March 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Marina (53 Yonge St.) in the sail room.

Memorial Centre focused event - March 23 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Memorial Centre (303 York St.) in the Rotunda/Lounge.

All venues event (materials from all three prior events) - March 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd.) in Hall C.

Public Online Survey

Stay tuned! Expected release in April 2026.

Stay informed

Information about the project, including engagement opportunities and updates, will be available on this page. Community members are encouraged to sign up for updates to stay informed as the project progresses.

Page last updated: 03 Mar 2026, 10:25 AM