Following the 2025 operational season, the Culligan Water Park will begin a transformation into a year-round facility, offering more pool time for the community.
Kingston is growing and the current publicly available indoor pool space is very well used. Wait lists are common for swim lessons and are a significant barrier. There is also growing need for aquatic fitness programs. We know this from data provided by indoor pool providers as well as community engagement through the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the Aquatic Needs Assessment and feedback from our aquatics community.
The new enclosed Culligan Water Park will be a step in addressing the need for more pool space by adding more than 3500 hours of availability a year. This opens up opportunities for more than 1100 additional swimming lessons, school programs for elementary students, more drop-in swims, therapeutic programs, water exercise, aquatic leadership training and rentals.
The funding for the project comes from development charges the City has collected ($5 million), municipal reserves ($5.1 million) and the balance will be borrowed ($15 million), we are also seeking grant support to offset these investments.
What will the enclosure mean?
A roof will be built over the water park features that exist, which means retaining a 10m waterslide, lazy river and spray features.
Repairs to pool deck and basin.
Upgraded disinfection system.
Highly efficient design targeting an 80 per cent GHG reduction from a typical enclosed pool.
All updates and repairs will be made to AODA and the City of Kingston Facility Accessibility Design Standards.
The existing Culligan Water Park was built in 2011 to replace aging and defective outdoor pool infrastructure. The facility has been operating between June and September every year and is heavily utilized by residents from across the city due to its unique aquatic features. The facility has a small pool which can accommodate certain types of programs such as aquafit and learn to swim for younger children.
The design of this project began in Sept 2024 with the architectural firm MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA), a Toronto firm that specializes in community recreation and sports buildings. Construction is expected to commence in the Fall of 2025 and be ready for public use in summer 2027.
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Following the 2025 operational season, the Culligan Water Park will begin a transformation into a year-round facility, offering more pool time for the community.
Kingston is growing and the current publicly available indoor pool space is very well used. Wait lists are common for swim lessons and are a significant barrier. There is also growing need for aquatic fitness programs. We know this from data provided by indoor pool providers as well as community engagement through the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the Aquatic Needs Assessment and feedback from our aquatics community.
The new enclosed Culligan Water Park will be a step in addressing the need for more pool space by adding more than 3500 hours of availability a year. This opens up opportunities for more than 1100 additional swimming lessons, school programs for elementary students, more drop-in swims, therapeutic programs, water exercise, aquatic leadership training and rentals.
The funding for the project comes from development charges the City has collected ($5 million), municipal reserves ($5.1 million) and the balance will be borrowed ($15 million), we are also seeking grant support to offset these investments.
What will the enclosure mean?
A roof will be built over the water park features that exist, which means retaining a 10m waterslide, lazy river and spray features.
Repairs to pool deck and basin.
Upgraded disinfection system.
Highly efficient design targeting an 80 per cent GHG reduction from a typical enclosed pool.
All updates and repairs will be made to AODA and the City of Kingston Facility Accessibility Design Standards.
The existing Culligan Water Park was built in 2011 to replace aging and defective outdoor pool infrastructure. The facility has been operating between June and September every year and is heavily utilized by residents from across the city due to its unique aquatic features. The facility has a small pool which can accommodate certain types of programs such as aquafit and learn to swim for younger children.
The design of this project began in Sept 2024 with the architectural firm MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA), a Toronto firm that specializes in community recreation and sports buildings. Construction is expected to commence in the Fall of 2025 and be ready for public use in summer 2027.
Stay informed
Keep updated on this exciting project by using the Follow Project feature on this page. Submit your email, and any updates posted here will be sent to your inbox.
Email getinvolvedkingston@cityofkingston.ca or call 613-546-0000 if you require assistance, an alternate format or accommodation to submit feedback.
Purpose
In preparation for the future year-round use of the Culligan Water Park we are curious about how you currently use public pools and how you would like to use the Culligan Water Park. This short survey will help the City of Kingston better understand swim program priorities.
Notice of Collection
All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.
The City will give written notice in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to affected persons before granting a request for access to a record created through this survey if it includes personal information that the City has reason to believe might constitute an unjustified invasion of personal privacy.
In order to take this survey you will need to be logged into your Get Involved Kingston account. If you do not have an account you can sign up for one, it’s free and takes less than five minutes. The requirement for an account protects the integrity of the survey process and allows you to receive updates on how the feedback from this survey is used. Additionally, once you have an account you can use it across Get Involved Kingston to participate in a number of other projects and provide feedback.
Page last updated: 10 Oct 2025, 08:09 AM
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Summer 2022
Culligan Water Park Enclosure has finished this stage
In June 2022, City Council endorsed pre-design and research.
Spring to Fall 2023
Culligan Water Park Enclosure has finished this stage
Technical studies and research took place.
Spring 2024
Culligan Water Park Enclosure has finished this stage
In March 2024, City Council approved $25.1 million to proceed with enclosure based on prior evaluation.
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025
Culligan Water Park Enclosure is currently at this stage
Design work is underway.
Summer 2025
this is an upcoming stage for Culligan Water Park Enclosure
Final operational season of the unenclosed Culligan Water Park.
Fall 2025 to 2027
this is an upcoming stage for Culligan Water Park Enclosure
Construction takes place.
Summer 2027
this is an upcoming stage for Culligan Water Park Enclosure
All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.
