Rockway Centre offers programs for adults and seniors, including affordable yoga classes, pottery lessons, cooking classes and more.

Find a program

On this page:

  1. Contact information
  2. Hours
  3. Parking and transit
  4. Register for a program
  5. Rockin' it at Rockway
  6. Leisure Access
  7. Group card
  8. Lending library
  9. Washrooms
  10. Wi-Fi
  11. Rentals
  12. In the neighbourhood

Contact information

Address: 1405 King Street East

Phone number: 519-741-2507

Email Rockway Centre


Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon

Sunday: closed

  • May 19 - Closed (Victoria Day)
  • July 1 - Closed (Canada Day)

Parking and transit

Free parking is available off King Street East and Charles Street East.

Grand River Transit (GRT) route 7 and route 8 stop on King Street East in front of Rockway Centre.

GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.

Get directions on Google Maps


Register for a program

Use the accordions below to see what programs are available, then register on ActiveNet. Registration is required for all programs at Rockway Centre.

Registration dates

Mark your calendars with these upcoming 2025 registration dates:

  • spring programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11
  • summer camp (Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18
  • summer camp (non-Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25

Register on ActiveNet

Find a full list of our community centres.

Programs at Rockway Centre

Programs at home

Rockin' it at Rockway

Rockin’ it at Rockway was a huge success this year with a variety of amazing local entertainers. The season ended with The Flamingos and a BBQ.

Subscribe to this page to be notified of the 2025 season schedule.


Leisure Access

Visit our Leisure Access (fee assistance) page to apply for lower program registration fees. This does not include programs run by our partners. Check with community centre staff for fee assistance options.


Group card

Get unlimited access to ongoing groups at Rockway Centre, Breithaupt Centre and Downtown Community Centre with a group card.

If you don't have a group card, stop by the main office at Rockway Centre or the Downtown Community Centre to get one.

Visit our ongoing groups page to learn more.


Lending library

Donate or pick up a new book or puzzle from our lending library.

The lending library is located on the main floor.


Washrooms

These washrooms are available at Rockway Centre:

  • men’s and women’s washrooms in the basement and main floor (both accessible)
  • one gender-neutral washroom on the second floor

Wi-Fi

Use your own phone, tablet or computer with our free Wi-Fi. Choose the “Kitchener Public WiFi” network and follow the instructions that show up.

Visit our Digital Kitchener page to find online safety resources.


Rentals

You can rent rooms at Rockway Centre for meetings or events. Room rates are per hour and include HST. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.

  • workshop – seating capacity 14 people - $22.44 per hour, including HST
  • King Street room – seating capacity 20 people - $22.44 per hour, including HST
  • games room – seating capacity 14 people - $22.44 per hour, including HST
  • boardroom – seating capacity 10 people - $22.44 per hour, including HST
  • program room – seating capacity 12 people - $22.44 per hour, including HST
  • multipurpose room – seating capacity 30 people - $32.00 per hour, including HST
  • heritage room – seating capacity 50 people - $32.00 per hour, including HST
  • meeting room – seating capacity 60 people - $44.43 per hour, including HST
  • auditorium – seating capacity 100 people - $69.61per hour, including HST
  • patio – seating capacity 90 people - $53.21 per hour, including HST

Note that when booked after business hours a three hour minimum rental is required and additional staff charges will apply.

Depending on the nature of your event other rental costs can include:

  • Resound and SOCAN fees
  • insurance
  • licensing

If you're interested in booking this facility or getting a more detailed quote, please complete the inquiry form to tell us more about your event. Staff will confirm the details of your event with you before finalizing the booking.


In the neighbourhood

Rockway Gardens, a popular photo spot, is across the street from Rockway Centre.

Tee up at Rockway Golf Course, a short trip away from Rockway Centre.

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