{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Residents get first access to rec | Inside Kingston, Dec. 26, 2025","description":"Inside the City of Kingston | Winter parking ban, rec fees &amp;amp; New Year\u2019s events In this episode:&amp;nbsp;  Winter parking ban \u2013 A blanket overnight ban is in effect from Jan. 1 to the end of February, with no on-street parking from 1 to 7 a.m. Kingston Transit changes \u2013 Several regular and express routes adjust frequency starting in January, with more trips during peak periods on some routes. Recreation fees \u2013 A 15% surcharge applies to non-residents using high-demand recreation programs and facility rentals, helping ensure fair access for Kingston taxpayers. K-Town Countdown \u2013 Free public skating at the INVISTA Centre on New Year\u2019s Eve from 5 to 9 p.m., including a sensory-friendly skate with dim lighting and no music. Free New Year\u2019s Eve transit \u2013 Kingston Transit is free all day, all routes, on Dec. 31.  Links &amp;amp; Resources \ud83d\udccc  Winter parking ban  Kingston Transit changes  Recreation fees  K-Town Countdown  New Year's Eve Transit ","author_name":"City of Kingston Podcasts","author_url":"https:\/\/cityofkingston.ca\/podcasts","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39508610\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196813370"}