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.
The City is now preparing to hear from residents about their priorities, questions and concerns as the design continues.
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.
The City is now preparing to hear from residents about their priorities, questions and concerns as the design continues.
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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/JayceeBeachFGSpace 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/DogParkFGLogan Green Surrounding Area Focus Group:
yorkton.ca/DogParkSurroundingFGApplications 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/JayceeBeachFGSpace 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/DogParkFGLogan Green Surrounding Area Focus Group:
yorkton.ca/DogParkSurroundingFGApplications 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.
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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.
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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.pdfFebruary 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.
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Email parksandrec@yorkton.ca
- Is the water safe for swimming?
- Isn't the bottom of the lake all mucky?
- How deep is the lake?
- When will construction start?
- How much will the project cost?
- Why spend money on this project instead of building an outdoor pool?
- What will happen to the Dog Park?
- What will happen to the ball diamonds and other amenities?
- What amenities will be included with the beach redevelopment?
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Feasibility Study Authorized
Jaycee Beach Revitalization has finished this stageCity Council approves a feasibility study be conducted to determine the viability of Hopkins Lake as an outdoor swimming area.
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Feasibility Study Results Provided
Jaycee Beach Revitalization has finished this stageThe results of the feasibility study are shared with City Council to determine next steps.
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Revitalization Design Approved & Committee Formed
Jaycee Beach Revitalization has finished this stageCity Council approves the project to proceed with design, and strikes a Steering Committee to provide project oversight.
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Pre-Conceptual Design (0% - 15%)
Jaycee Beach Revitalization has finished this stageThe Steering Committee establishes the preliminary scope of the project design and works with consultants to refine as needed.
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Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) Review
Jaycee Beach Revitalization has finished this stageThe project is reviewed by the CRIS team to better align project goals with climate ready initiatives to assist with securing grant funding.
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Conceptual Design (15% - 30%)
Jaycee Beach Revitalization is currently at this stageInitial concept designs are developed and presented for first review. Community engagement and feedback opportunities are implemented. Conceptual design is shared with City Council to ensure scope and community desire alignment.
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Focus Groups & Stakeholder Interviews
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationEarly September
Stakeholder interviews and focus groups will be held to gather initial feedback on the preliminary design.
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Public Open House
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationMid September
A public open house will be held to showcase the preliminary concept design and gather additional feedback from the community.
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Community Survey
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationMid September through the end of September.
A community survey will be issued to gather further input and feedback from residents across the city.
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Community Engagement Report
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationA final report compiling all community input and feedback is developed and shared with the City.
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Preliminary Design (30% - 60%)
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationCommunity engagement and feedback is factored into the project to identify resident and stakeholder needs and wants. Preliminary design is shared with City Council to ensure project scope aligns with community need.
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Value Engineering (60% - 70%)
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationThe project design, materials, and services are analyzed to identify possible savings, and cheaper and more efficient alternatives that maintain the essential functions.
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Detailed Design
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationConstruction costs are identified and provided as part of the final detailed design of the project. Anticipated budget and detailed design is shared with City Council to receive approval to tender the project.
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Project Tender and Execution
this is an upcoming stage for Jaycee Beach RevitalizationThe project is tendered to obtain price proposals to complete the project as identified in the detailed design.
