Playground in Barriefield Highlands Parkette
A new parkette will be developed as part of the Barriefield Highlands subdivision, currently under construction in the Barriefield neighbourhood.
This new parkette will include a playground. To guide development of the design for the playground, the City of Kingston is seeking public input on the playground equipment.
Get Involved
Fill out a short survey on the new playground equipment. Survey Closes Dec. 6, 2026.
Drop by our in-person open house taking place at Kingston East Community Centre on Thursday Nov. 26 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Swing by at any point during that time to learn more about the project, ask questions and provide feedback.
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Barriefield Highlands Parkette development approach
The City of Kingston is leading public engagement to gather input on playground equipment and features that could be considered as part of the design.
The parkette and playground will be developed in accordance with the City's applicable park and playground guidelines and standards for a parkette and Tier 3 (neighbourhood level) playground. The developer will be responsible for preparing the detailed design and completing construction, subject to the City's review and approval. This parkette is funded through development charges paid by the subdivision’s developer.
A Parkette is a small park space intended to serve the immediate neighbourhood. It is typically accessible within a 10-minute walk. A parkette functions by providing primarily passive recreational opportunities while also supporting informal gathering space.
After the parkette construction is completed by the developer, the City will assume ownership of the parkette and responsibility for its ongoing maintenance.
The parkette and playground will then be open to the Barriefield neighbourhood and the wider Kingston community.
