NORTH GRENVILLE, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville is thrilled to share that it has received a $200,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Capital grant to complete essential upgrades Kemptville Outdoor Pool (29 Reuben Crescent) at Riverside Park, this much-loved recreation hub. From replacing aging filter tanks and piping to renewing the pool’s coping and tiles, these improvements will ensure that the facility remains safe, reliable, and welcoming for families and swimmers of all ages for years to come.
Mayor Nancy Peckford, Municipality of North Grenville says “Thanks to this support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, North Grenville can modernize the mechanical heart of our outdoor pool and refresh crucial safety surfaces. This investment keeps this cherished outdoor pool functioning well for the long term for the thousands of residents who rely on it each summer – for swim lessons and aquafit to family swims and community programs delivered with the YMCA. We’re appreciative to OTF for helping us sustain an amenity that supports healthy, active living across generations.”
These upgrades are a key part of maintaining a vital hub used by residents of all ages. Kemptville’s Outdoor pool supports water safety programming for youth and offers low-impact activity options for older adults, families, and people of all abilities during the summer months. Through a partnership with the local YMCA, the pool supports 86 programs in a 3,500 sq. ft. facility footprint, drawing thousands of drop-in visits each season.
“I’m pleased that the Ontario Trillium Foundation is making this $200,000 investment to replace critical pool infrastructure, ensuring Kemptville’s cherished outdoor pool remains a place where people of all ages can continue to make a splash and great summer memories,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “An investment like this is critical for the Municipality of North Grenville, as it allows them to maintain important recreational assets and frees up capital funds for other projects.”
Tana Torch, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture for the Municipality of North Grenville added "We’re so excited about these upgrades! They’ll make our outdoor pool safer, more reliable, and ready to welcome the community for many years to come. By modernizing the filtration system and updating the pool surfaces, we’re improving water quality and safety, while also creating a more enjoyable and accessible space for swimmers of all ages. This investment ensures that everyone - from toddlers learning to swim to seniors staying active - can continue to feel included and supported at this much-loved community hub."
The total project cost is $286,455. In addition to the OTF grant, North Grenville will invest municipal funds to complete the remainder of the work.
Project Details & Timeline
Scope of work:
- Remove and replace filter tanks and face piping
- Renew pool coping and tiles (Associated tasks include patching/abrading surfaces and addressing any localized plaster/coating issues.)
Planned schedule:
- Procurement (RFP and contract): January - March 2026
- Installation: April - December 2026
- Project term: Jan 5, 2026 - Jan 5, 2027
Community impact:
- 86 programs supported
- 3,500 sq. ft. of community recreation space maintained
- Ongoing collaboration with the YMCA, which engages ~1,000 participants across 82 programs and ~2,400 drop-in users over four regular public sessions.
The Municipality of North Grenville extends sincere gratitude to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for this generous support, which reflects its ongoing dedication to helping communities thrive through health, wellness, and active living.
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