Frontenac Street Parkette
Frontenac Street Parkette is a new parkette planned for the northwest corner of Princess and Frontenac Streets in Kingston’s urban core. The parkette site is adjacent to the new development at 575 Princess Street.
The Frontenac Street Parkette design could include an urban gathering space, seating elements, pedestrian connections and natural elements such as trees and plantings or groundcovers. Parkette design is to be completed this spring.
Get involved and stay informed
There are three design options proposed for Frontenac Street Parkette. Review the options below, then complete the survey by June 29.
Design Option 1
Design option 1 includes two organic shaped raised planting beds with a curbed path and optional shade structure with cutouts between them, creating a sun/shade pattern on the ground.
Design Option 2
Design option 2 includes three angular shaped planters, each with a central area for vegetation and seating walls surrounding each planter.
Design Option 3
Design option 3 includes two large angular planters with seating walls, a central path and optional shade structure with triangular shapes. Seating walls face inwards, one is multi-tiered.
What's next?
Share your feedback on your preferred design option by completing the survey before June 22. Feedback from the survey will be shared in an engagement summary and used to inform the final park design.
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Survey closed March 9 at 11:59 p.m.
Please take a moment to read through this project overview. It will introduce the site and its potential options. After the description, there is a short survey to provide feedback on these initial designs.
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Alternate formats: online isn't the best option for everyone. If you would like to complete this survey in an alternate format please email getinvolvedkingston@cityofkingston.ca or call 613-546-0000 and the survey can be completed by email, over the phone or through a PDF that is mailed back to the City or dropped off at a recreation facility.
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Frontenac Street Parkette is a new parkette on the northwest corner of Princess and Frontenac Streets in Kingston’s urban core. It is adjacent to the new development at 575 Princess Street.
Planned improvements could include an urban gathering space, seating elements, pedestrian connections and natural elements such as trees and plantings or groundcovers.
The parkette design is expected to be completed in this summer. Construction is anticipated to start in Fall 2025.
The construction budget is approximately $200K.
The Frontenac Street Parkette is located at Princess Street and Frontenac Street in Williamsville. It is located within a few blocks of Victoria Park to the south, and the Kingston Memorial Centre to the north.
Located in Williamsville, beside a new apartment building and commercial space at 575 Princess Street, the park is situated in an urban area with high density residential and commercial properties nearby on Princess Street.
The site is currently grassed and planted with shrubs and trees. This interim measure was provided by the developer and will remain until improvements are constructed to reflect the final park design. The parkette is bounded by concrete sidewalks on all 3 sides. The boulevard on Frontenac Street is sodded. The boulevard on Princess Street features a raised concrete planter with tree planting and a bench.
This drawing demonstrates the sun path during the summer and winter months which suggests the site will be mainly sunny.
Existing circulation around the parkette site includes the movement of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Sidewalks are provided on both sides of Princess Street and Frontenac Street. On road cycling improvements are planned on Princess Street.
A key map references views of the project site from Princess and Frontenac Streets:
- View from Frontenac Street looking north towards the project site on the left with commercial and residential buildings to the right.
- View from Frontenac Street looking west towards the project site with 575 Princess Street behind.
- View looking northeast from Princess Street to the project site behind the bench and planter.
- View of the parkette site from Princess Street, looking north-east.
- View of the parkette site from Frontenac Street looking south toward Princess Street. Plantings shown in the right foreground are part of the 575 Princess Street property.
This board provides inspiration for potential plantings within the parkette. Tree planting in strategic areas can provide shade, enclosure, spatial definition and screening. Planting beds contribute to a natural landscape and can help to organize the space and define circulation routes. Plant colours, textures, sizes and shapes will contribute to the creation of a unique space for the enjoyment of the community.
This board provides inspiration for the potential use of shade structures, trees, and lighting. Structures, designed to provide shade, can play a role as wayfinding elements within the community. Trees, too, are good shade elements. Site lighting could be important for site safety, placemaking and evening use.
This board provides inspiration for site furniture. The style, function, and placement of benches, seat walls, or rocks can help to define the space and accommodate how the public will use it. Site furniture selection is a critical component of this small site that will help shape the final design.
