News Release | Jerry Park Re-Opening Ceremony

June 17, 2026, Lansdowne, ON - The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands invites the community to celebrate the official grand re-opening of Jerry Park and its newly upgraded accessible and inclusive playground on Friday, June 26, 2026.

The community is encouraged to join Council, staff, project partners and special guests for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the park improvements and the opening of a play space designed to be welcoming and accessible for children and their families. 

The revitalized park features new inclusive playground equipment that promotes play, exploration, and social interaction while providing enhanced accessibility for users with varying abilities.  These improvements reflect the municipality’s commitment to creating public spaces that everyone can enjoy.

The grand re-opening ceremony will include brief remarks from municipal representatives and the official ribbon-cutting.  Following the ceremony, families are invited to explore and enjoy the new playground equipment, park amenities, and special games and activities led by recreation program staff.

Event Details

Grand Re-opening of Jerry Park
Date:  Friday, June 26, 2026
Time:  10:00 a.m.
Location:  Jerry Park, 1 Jessie Street, Lansdowne, ON

Rain Date:  Monday, June 29, 2026

For more information, contact:

Jonathan Cross, Manager, Infrastructure and Environmental Services
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
613-659-2415 Ext. 217
managerIES@townshipleeds.on.ca

Marnie Venditti, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
613-659-2415 Ext. 212
directorplanning@ytownshipleeds.on.ca

About the Project:
In 2024, the Jerry Park playground equipment condition assessment identified that the equipment had passed its’ useful life and required replacement. Park improvements were undertaken to enhance accessibility, inclusion, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, including the installation of new pathways to improve mobility access to the play structures.  The new playground has been designed to provide engaging play experiences for children of varying ages and abilities, helping to create a welcoming community space where everyone can play, connect and belong. 

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