Ontario Upgrading Halls and Parks in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston
June 13, 2025
$200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund supporting economic growth and building healthier communities
June 13, 2025
Smiths Falls — The Ontario government is investing just over $2.1 million to protect jobs and upgrade recreation and sporting infrastructure in the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston riding. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.
“I am very pleased to see some of our popular gathering spots receive funding to improve and enhance accessibility, safety and enjoyment for people of all ages,” said John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. “This funding will go a long way to ensure they continue to be vibrant hubs for recreation and community events.”
Municipalities that received funding include:
The Township of Lanark Highlands – $178,000 – funds will be used to revitalize Watson’s Corners Community Hall
The Township of North Frontenac – $310,473 – funds will be used for the rehabilitation of Plevna Sports Centre
The Township of South Frontenac – $665,000 – funds will be used for the rehabilitation of Centennial Park Recreation Hub.
The City of Kingston – $1,000,000 – funds will be used to enclose Culligan Water Park
“The investment and support in our biggest and busiest outdoor activity hub will enhance Centennial Park’s capacity to serve as a vibrant community hub / premier recreation destination for residents and visitors. The rehabilitation will ensure the park meets the evolving needs of the community. Further, amenities such as a new community use building, new paved walkways to interconnect its amenities as well as an upgraded play structure will provide for improved accessibility at the site. Thank you not only to MPP John Jordan but the province for this substantial contribution.” – Ron Vandewal, Mayor of South Frontenac
“At a time when Ontario families are facing rising costs due to tariffs, our government is proud to support organizations focused on delivering better services for people while breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for children and young people,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “With investments in infrastructure like this, we are protecting Ontario jobs, strengthening our communities and building a more resilient and self-reliant economy.”
CSRIF is a key part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers, businesses and families by unleashing the economy and getting more shovels in the ground, with a historic $200 billion investment to build highways, hospitals, transit, schools and other critical infrastructure across the province.
“The Township of Lanark Highlands is incredibly thankful for this grant that will help us move forward with much-needed renovations to the Watson’s Corners Community Hall. This building has served our residents for many years, and these improvements will make it safer, more accessible, and more functional. We’re excited to get started and see the difference this investment will make for our community.” – Suzanne Charbonneau-Dent, Chief Administrative Officer
Quick Facts
• The Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) is an application-based program providing a $200 million investment over two years. It supports municipalities, Indigenous communities, and non-profit organizations, through two streams: one for repairing and rehabilitating existing sport and recreation facilities and spaces, and another for building new or transformative sport and recreation infrastructure.
• Each year, Ontario invests $32 million in community recreation programs to help achieve active, healthy communities across the province, including Ontario’s After School Program, the Inclusive Grassroots Recreation program and the Ontario Amateur Sport Fund.
• Sport contributes more than $7.5 billion to Ontario’s economy every year, creating tens of thousands of meaningful and good-paying jobs in every corner of the province.
MPP John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston
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