The Kinsmen Club of Yorkton has contributed $50,000 to the revitalization of Kin Point at York Lake. The money will go toward a new playground structure to be installed in the Spring of 2017.
“We are so thankful for the Kinsmen Club” said Playground Fundraising Chair, Barry Zapshalla. “They have a long history with the recreational facilities at York Lake and we are happy that they continue to see the value in having a Regional Park only a few kilometers outside the City of Yorkton. We have many residents from Yorkton, and from across Canada that visit our park in the summer. The new playground fits nicely with our mission of providing recreational opportunities and facilities for the people of the Parkland Area.”
The York Lake area has been serving as a park since the turn of the century. It was once called Pebble Lake and was a recreational site for York Colonists and years later, World War 1 returnees. In 1969 it was established as a Saskatchewan Regional Park and the Kinsmen Club of Yorkton has been involved ever since. The President of the Kinsmen Club, Mike Thompson explains that their organization has supported the local Regional Park for nearly 50 years. “In 1970 the Kinsmen club built the existing canteen and washroom area. Some years later they built the playground. Both of these structures still play a prominent role in the park today.” Because of this initial investment, the playground and canteen area was named Kin Point. “Our recent donation will ensure this area remains a viable recreational destination in the future and will serve as a true legacy to the Kinsmen Club.”
For more information about the Kinsmen Club’s donation to York Lake Regional Park contact Mike Thompson at 306-621-3982 or Jason Trost at 306-641-9819.
York Lake Regional Park is home to the Yorkton Canoe & Kayak Club, The Yorkton Slow Pitch League, Yorkton Wildlife Club and Trap Shooting, The Yorkton Gun and Archery Range, Navy and Sea Cadets and the York Lake Golf and Country Club.
For more information about any of these organizations please contact our office at 306-782-7080.
