2024 Summer Playground Programs for Children and Youth

Playground Programs for children 2 to 12 yr.
The City offers a number of Free activities for children and youth this summer.  Drop in for waterplay, sports, crafts, games, music and more.

Children Under 6 Years:  To help children stay safe in and around the water, the City requires that all participants comply with the following policy:
“For every 2 preschoolers under the age of 6, there must be one adult or responsible youth (12 years or older) within arm’s length, supervising the preschoolers’ water play and activity.” The best life preserver for your child is YOU!

Infants and toddlers participating in water play must wear an appropriate swim diaper.  Only diapers specifically designed for use in water are allowed in the paddling pools.
Examples: “Huggies Little Swimmers”, “Pampers Splashers” or reusable cloth swim diapers.

Weekday Playground Programs
Thornton Park – Isabella St. at McPherson Ave. – Spray Pad
June 1 – Sep. 4 (except during lunch and recess on school days)
Open daily        10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Supervised Playground Programs (rain or shine)
July 2 – Aug. 21 (closed Mon. Aug. 5)
Mon. – Thu.      10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fri.       12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m.
W.W. Ashley Park – Paddling Pool – Albert Ave. at Taylor St.
Supervised Playground Programs (rain or shine)
July 2 – Aug. 21 (closed Mon. Aug. 5)
Mon. – Thu.      10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fri.       12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m.

Weekend Playground Program
The nearest weekend programs are offered at:
John Lake Park – 2602 Broadway Ave. and
Adelaide Park – 10 McKenzie Cr. at Wilson Cr.
Supervised Playground Programs (rain or shine)
July 2 – Aug. 21
Sat. – Sun. (plus Mon. Aug. 5) 12:00 noon. – 5:00 p.m.

Skateboard Site
W.W. Ashley Park – Albert Ave. at Taylor St. (beside Lathey Pool)
Open daily      8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Skateboard Sites are unsupervised.  Users are encouraged to wear safety equipment such as helmets and guards at all times.
Skateboard Instruction Fri. 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. July 2 – Aug. 15 (closed Mon. Aug. 5)
Skateboard Leaders provide free instruction for beginner and intermediate skateboarders. Bring your own deck or use their equipment.

There is a fee for Public Swimming at our Outdoor Swimming Pool. Check for Admission Rates.
Lathey Pool – Taylor St. E. at Lansdowne Ave. – 306 975-3333
June 7 – Aug. 25

Neighbourhood and Mè Ta Wè Tàn Youth Centres for youth 12 to 16 yr.
Free! Drop-in for sports, games and music.
Check the City’s website for sites and programs.
Mon. – Thu. 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fri 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. July 2 to Aug 15 (Closed Aug 5)

Watch this page for more Summer Playground Programs.

Recreational Programs & Activities
The City offers a wide range of programs each season, including swimming lessons, preschool and youth recreation programs, adult fitness and specialized wellness programs.

Visit the Parks and Recreation web pages for information about programs at the leisure centres, Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, golf courses and Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park. Check for opportunities that interest you.

At its leisure facilities, the City offers a variety of registered programs for all ages, skill levels and interests.
Leisure Online allows you, at your convenience, to view and register for programs, found in the Leisure Guide, for preschoolers, children, youth, and adults.

In Your Community, copies of the Leisure Guide are available at J.S. Wood Library, Shoppers Drug Mart, 610 Taylor St. E. and Lathey Pool (in season).

For more information, call 306 975-3378 or email play@saskatoon.ca.