Jaycee Beach Revitalization

Hopkins Lake, known locally as Jaycee Beach, has been a recreation and gathering place for Yorkton residents and visitors for generations. Over the years, the area has included nature trails, outdoor swimming, baseball diamonds and, most recently, Yorkton’s first off-leash dog park.

Although the lake has not been used for swimming for many years, Jaycee Beach remains an important recreation area in Yorkton.

In 2025, City Council authorized a feasibility study to determine whether Hopkins Lake and Jaycee Beach could be revitalized for outdoor swimming and recreation. The study found that revitalization is technically feasible and identified the work needed to move the project forward.

In 2026, City Council authorized the project to move into design. The current design work will help confirm what can be built, how much it may cost and what could be included in each phase.

Public engagement is now underway. Watch the video below and take our community survey to tell us what matters to you as the design moves forward.

Help Shape the Future of Jaycee Beach

Mayor Aaron Kienle shares why the City is looking at revitalizing Jaycee Beach and why your feedback matters as planning and design work continues.


Take the Jaycee Beach Community Survey

What would you like to see at Jaycee Beach?

As planning and design work continues, we want to hear about your experiences, ideas and priorities for the area.

Jaycee Beach is about more than outdoor swimming. The goal is to revitalize the area as a welcoming community recreation space where people of all ages can enjoy the outdoors.

The project is looking at opportunities to:

  • Restore outdoor swimming at Hopkins Lake;
  • Create a welcoming recreation area for people of all ages;
  • Support activities such as nature trails, picnics and beach recreation; and
  • Create a community space that brings people together.

Whether your feedback is positive, negative or somewhere in between, every perspective helps us better understand what matters to the community as the design moves forward.

The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.

Survey closes October 6, 2026.

TAKE THE SURVEY

https://www.yorkton.ca/JCSurvey


Hopkins Lake, known locally as Jaycee Beach, has been a recreation and gathering place for Yorkton residents and visitors for generations. Over the years, the area has included nature trails, outdoor swimming, baseball diamonds and, most recently, Yorkton’s first off-leash dog park.

Although the lake has not been used for swimming for many years, Jaycee Beach remains an important recreation area in Yorkton.

In 2025, City Council authorized a feasibility study to determine whether Hopkins Lake and Jaycee Beach could be revitalized for outdoor swimming and recreation. The study found that revitalization is technically feasible and identified the work needed to move the project forward.

In 2026, City Council authorized the project to move into design. The current design work will help confirm what can be built, how much it may cost and what could be included in each phase.

Public engagement is now underway. Watch the video below and take our community survey to tell us what matters to you as the design moves forward.

Help Shape the Future of Jaycee Beach

Mayor Aaron Kienle shares why the City is looking at revitalizing Jaycee Beach and why your feedback matters as planning and design work continues.


Take the Jaycee Beach Community Survey

What would you like to see at Jaycee Beach?

As planning and design work continues, we want to hear about your experiences, ideas and priorities for the area.

Jaycee Beach is about more than outdoor swimming. The goal is to revitalize the area as a welcoming community recreation space where people of all ages can enjoy the outdoors.

The project is looking at opportunities to:

  • Restore outdoor swimming at Hopkins Lake;
  • Create a welcoming recreation area for people of all ages;
  • Support activities such as nature trails, picnics and beach recreation; and
  • Create a community space that brings people together.

Whether your feedback is positive, negative or somewhere in between, every perspective helps us better understand what matters to the community as the design moves forward.

The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.

Survey closes October 6, 2026.

TAKE THE SURVEY

https://www.yorkton.ca/JCSurvey


  • Community Survey Now Open

    The Jaycee Beach Community Survey is now open.

    Residents are invited to share their experiences, ideas, and priorities as planning and design work continues for the revitalization of Hopkins Lake and the surrounding recreation area.

    The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.

    Survey closes October 6, 2026.

    Take the survey:

    https://www.yorkton.ca/JCSurvey

    The survey is one part of the broader public engagement process for Jaycee Beach, which has also included community focus groups and one-on-one interviews with invited stakeholders.

    A public open house will provide another opportunity for residents to learn more about the project and provide feedback. Details will be shared as they are confirmed.


    The Jaycee Beach Community Survey is now open.

    Residents are invited to share their experiences, ideas, and priorities as planning and design work continues for the revitalization of Hopkins Lake and the surrounding recreation area.

    The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete, and responses are confidential.

    Survey closes October 6, 2026.

    Take the survey:

    https://www.yorkton.ca/JCSurvey

    The survey is one part of the broader public engagement process for Jaycee Beach, which has also included community focus groups and one-on-one interviews with invited stakeholders.

    A public open house will provide another opportunity for residents to learn more about the project and provide feedback. Details will be shared as they are confirmed.


  • Focus Group Applications Now Open

    Public engagement for the Jaycee Beach Revitalization project is getting underway, and the City wants to hear from residents.

    The City of Yorkton has hired Praxis Consulting Inc., a Saskatchewan-based management consulting and research firm, to lead the engagement process.

    Residents can now apply to take part in a Jaycee Beach community focus group and share their priorities, questions and concerns as design work continues.

    The two focus groups take place:

    • Wednesday, September 2 | 1–3 p.m.
    • Thursday, September 3 | 6–8 p.m.

    Apply for a Jaycee Beach Community Focus Group:
    yorkton.ca/JayceeBeachFG

    Space is limited, and completing an application does not guarantee a place in a focus group. Praxis Consulting will contact selected participants with session details.

    The focus groups are one part of the broader engagement process. Additional opportunities to provide input on Jaycee Beach will include:

    • One-on-one interviews with invited stakeholders;
    • A community survey; and
    • A public open house.

    Details will be shared on this page as they are confirmed.

    As part of the Jaycee Beach project, the current off-leash dog park will relocate to Logan Green Flats, just off Queen Street. The new location will provide more space than the current dog park, and the City is looking for feedback on how to improve the site and make it user-friendly.

    Separate focus groups are available for current dog park users and residents in the area surrounding Logan Green Flats.

    Dog Park User Focus Group:
    yorkton.ca/DogParkFG

    Logan Green Surrounding Area Focus Group:
    yorkton.ca/DogParkSurroundingFG

    Applications close August 26.

    Learn more about the Dog Park Relocation project.

    Beware of scams

    If you are selected for a focus group, official communication will come from Praxis Consulting Inc. Praxis will never ask you for payment, banking information, passwords or other financial information.

    If you are unsure whether a message about this engagement is legitimate, contact the City of Yorkton at communications@yorkton.ca before responding.

    Public engagement for the Jaycee Beach Revitalization project is getting underway, and the City wants to hear from residents.

    The City of Yorkton has hired Praxis Consulting Inc., a Saskatchewan-based management consulting and research firm, to lead the engagement process.

    Residents can now apply to take part in a Jaycee Beach community focus group and share their priorities, questions and concerns as design work continues.

    The two focus groups take place:

    • Wednesday, September 2 | 1–3 p.m.
    • Thursday, September 3 | 6–8 p.m.

    Apply for a Jaycee Beach Community Focus Group:
    yorkton.ca/JayceeBeachFG

    Space is limited, and completing an application does not guarantee a place in a focus group. Praxis Consulting will contact selected participants with session details.

    The focus groups are one part of the broader engagement process. Additional opportunities to provide input on Jaycee Beach will include:

    • One-on-one interviews with invited stakeholders;
    • A community survey; and
    • A public open house.

    Details will be shared on this page as they are confirmed.

    As part of the Jaycee Beach project, the current off-leash dog park will relocate to Logan Green Flats, just off Queen Street. The new location will provide more space than the current dog park, and the City is looking for feedback on how to improve the site and make it user-friendly.

    Separate focus groups are available for current dog park users and residents in the area surrounding Logan Green Flats.

    Dog Park User Focus Group:
    yorkton.ca/DogParkFG

    Logan Green Surrounding Area Focus Group:
    yorkton.ca/DogParkSurroundingFG

    Applications close August 26.

    Learn more about the Dog Park Relocation project.

    Beware of scams

    If you are selected for a focus group, official communication will come from Praxis Consulting Inc. Praxis will never ask you for payment, banking information, passwords or other financial information.

    If you are unsure whether a message about this engagement is legitimate, contact the City of Yorkton at communications@yorkton.ca before responding.

  • Project Update - Design Moving Forward and Public Engagement Beginning 17 Aug 2026

    Design work for the Jaycee Beach Revitalization project is moving forward, and the City is preparing to hear from residents about the future of the area.

    The goal of the project is to bring back outdoor swimming at Hopkins Lake and create a welcoming recreation area for people of all ages.

    The City has hired Praxis Consulting Inc., a Saskatchewan-based management consulting and research firm, to lead the public engagement process. Engagement will include:

    • Community focus groups;
    • One-on-one interviews with invited stakeholders;
    • A Jaycee Beach community survey; and
    • A public open house.

    Some parts of the project are already planned, while other details remain open for feedback. The City will clearly explain what can be influenced and how public input will be used.

    As part of the Jaycee Beach project, the current off-leash dog park will relocate to Logan Green. The new dog park will be larger than the current site. A separate engagement process will gather input from dog park users and residents in the area surrounding Logan Green.

    Learn more about the Dog Park Relocation project.

    Watch this page for information about upcoming opportunities to take part.

    Design work for the Jaycee Beach Revitalization project is moving forward, and the City is preparing to hear from residents about the future of the area.

    The goal of the project is to bring back outdoor swimming at Hopkins Lake and create a welcoming recreation area for people of all ages.

    The City has hired Praxis Consulting Inc., a Saskatchewan-based management consulting and research firm, to lead the public engagement process. Engagement will include:

    • Community focus groups;
    • One-on-one interviews with invited stakeholders;
    • A Jaycee Beach community survey; and
    • A public open house.

    Some parts of the project are already planned, while other details remain open for feedback. The City will clearly explain what can be influenced and how public input will be used.

    As part of the Jaycee Beach project, the current off-leash dog park will relocate to Logan Green. The new dog park will be larger than the current site. A separate engagement process will gather input from dog park users and residents in the area surrounding Logan Green.

    Learn more about the Dog Park Relocation project.

    Watch this page for information about upcoming opportunities to take part.

  • Project Update - Feasibility Study Result and Design Approved

    February 23, 2026

    City Council was presented with the results of the Hopkins Lake Revitalization Study, which identified next steps required to progress with the Jaycee Beach rejuvenation project. Council was supportive of the project design continuing, providing up to $250,000 towards the detailed design process, and also establishing a Project Steering Committee to ensure coordinated oversight, clear direction, and appropriate input as the design is developed.

    The Project Steering Committee members include:

    • The Mayor
    • The City Manager
    • The City Clerk
    • The Director of Environmental Services
    • The Director of Recreation & Community Services

    The Steering Committee will coordinate design development and implementation planning within the approved budget, and provide structured oversight through design milestones to deliver a shovel-ready package for the 2027 construction season.

    The Hopkins Lake Feasibility Study can be viewed on the City's website at this link:
    https://www.yorkton.ca/media/hgsiqt4w/20260210-hopkins-lake-revitalization-study.pdf

    February 23, 2026

    City Council was presented with the results of the Hopkins Lake Revitalization Study, which identified next steps required to progress with the Jaycee Beach rejuvenation project. Council was supportive of the project design continuing, providing up to $250,000 towards the detailed design process, and also establishing a Project Steering Committee to ensure coordinated oversight, clear direction, and appropriate input as the design is developed.

    The Project Steering Committee members include:

    • The Mayor
    • The City Manager
    • The City Clerk
    • The Director of Environmental Services
    • The Director of Recreation & Community Services

    The Steering Committee will coordinate design development and implementation planning within the approved budget, and provide structured oversight through design milestones to deliver a shovel-ready package for the 2027 construction season.

    The Hopkins Lake Feasibility Study can be viewed on the City's website at this link:
    https://www.yorkton.ca/media/hgsiqt4w/20260210-hopkins-lake-revitalization-study.pdf

  • Project Update - Feasibility Study Approved

    September 2, 2025

    At the regular meeting of City Council, the results of the Invitation to Tender for the Hopkins Lake Revitalization – Engineering Design Services Tender was presented to City Council. Council accepted Administration’s recommendation to award the design services contract to Clifton Engineering Group Inc, and start the work to complete the study and report back to Council at a later date.

    September 2, 2025

    At the regular meeting of City Council, the results of the Invitation to Tender for the Hopkins Lake Revitalization – Engineering Design Services Tender was presented to City Council. Council accepted Administration’s recommendation to award the design services contract to Clifton Engineering Group Inc, and start the work to complete the study and report back to Council at a later date.