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.