Host your next party, event or meeting at a City of Kitchener facility. Our community centres, arenas and other locations are affordable and have space for 10 to 450 guests.
On this page:
- Facility usage policy
- Licensing and permits
- Rent a facility
- Community centres
- Indoor pools
- Kiwanis Park and Pool
- Arenas
- Budd Park
- Kitchener Market
- Victoria Park Pavilion
- Picnic shelters
- Golf courses
- Williamsburg Dedication Centre
- Mobile skatepark
- Gaukel Block
- Other fees
- Kitchener Public Library
- Breastfeeding
Facility usage policy
Our facility usage policy includes guidelines on rental requirements.
Licensing and permits
Depending on your event, you may need to apply for and obtain licensing or permits:
- AGCO (Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario) special events permit for serving alcohol
- building permit (examples: tents or other structures)
- business licence (example: food trucks)
- lottery licence (required for any type of lottery, including bingo or raffles)
- music licensing through SOCAN (Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
- noise exemption
- Region of Waterloo Public Health food services
Rent a facility
If you're interested in booking one of our facilities 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.
Community centres
Rent a room at one of our community centres to host a meeting, event or party. Depending on the location, rooms hold between 10 and 450 guests.
Parking is available at all community centres.
All our community centres are wheelchair accessible.
Indoor pools
Rent one of our indoor pools for a birthday party or other event.
Get specific details for each pool:
Parking is available at all pools. You cannot get a liquor licence for events at city pools.
Kiwanis Park and Pool
This venue is the perfect spot for any outdoor event, including:
- family reunions
- group picnic
- corporate retreat
You can rent the Tim Hortons or Beachside picnic shelters at Kiwanis Park and Pool for meetings or events.
- rental fee: $30.60 per hour, including HST
- guest admission fee into Kiwanis Park is separate
Available amenities include:
- volleyball courts (bookable at $34.49 per hour, including HST)
- athletic fields
- canoe launch area
- outdoor swimming pool
- walking trails
Arenas
The Aud
You can rent rooms at The Aud 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.
- Subscriber’s Lounge – seating capacity 220 people – $63.52 per hour, including HST
- KSA Viewing Lounge – seating capacity 200 people – $63.52 per hour, including HST
- Conference Room – seating capacity 12 people – $20.75 per hour, including HST
Activa Sportsplex
You can rent rooms at Activa Sportsplex 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.
- Donna Weber Room – seating capacity 12 people – $20.75 per hour, including HST
- Murray Fried Room – seating capacity 45 people – $41.08 per hour, including HST
Ice rentals
Ice rentals are available at The Aud and our other arenas. Learn more on The Aud's website.
Budd Park
Rentals are not available at Budd Park between April 30 and October 2023.
You can rent rooms at Budd Park 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.
- Lounge – seating capacity 60 people – $50.56 per hour, including HST
Kitchener Market
You can rent rooms at the Kitchener Market 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.
- Upper Floor Event Space – seating capacity 450 people
- package 1 – rental space only - $169.50 per hour, including HST
- package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $186.45 per hour
- package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $214.70 per hour
- Market Piazza – seating capacity 250 people
- package 1 – rental space only - $169.50 per hour, including HST
- package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $186.45 per hour
- package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $214.70 per hour
- MarketPlace Kitchen – seating capacity 85 people
- package 1 – rental space only - $56.67 per hour, including HST
- package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $75.59 per hour
- package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $107.08 per hour
- Eby Street Covered Area – seating capacity 400 people
- package 1 – rental space only - $113 per hour, including HST
- package 2 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment - $129.95 per hour
- package 3 – rental space, kitchen facilities / equipment, china, flatware, linens, tables and chairs – $158.20 per hour
Victoria Park Pavilion
Host your wedding reception, corporate event or banquet at the Victoria Park Pavilion. This 1920s building overlooks Victoria Park in downtown Kitchener.
The pavilion’s main room features a stage and large windows looking out at the park.
Address: 80 Schneider Road
Capacity: up to 250 guests
Visit our Victoria Park Pavilion page to learn about the packages we offer.
Picnic shelters
The picnic shelters at Breithaupt Park, Victoria Park and the Kiwanis picnic shelter at Kiwanis Park are free to use on a first-come first-served basis. You do not need to reserve these shelters to use them.
You can rent the Tim Hortons or Beachside picnic shelters at Kiwanis Park and Pool for meetings or events.
- rental fee: $30.60 per hour, HST included
- guest admission fee into Kiwanis Park is separate
Golf courses
Doon Valley
You can rent rooms at Doon Valley Golf Course for meetings or events. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.
- Meeting Room – seating capacity 20 people – $113.68 half day or $186.73 full day, including HST
- Banquet Room – seating capacity 120 people – $568.39 half day or $864.45 full day, including HST
Rockway
You can rent rooms at Rockway Golf Course for meetings or events. Capacities include chairs only. If tables are required, the capacity will be less.
- Meeting Room – seating capacity 20 people – $113.68 half day or $186.73 full day, including HST
- Banquet Room – seating capacity 120 people – $568.39 half day or $864.45 full day, including HST
Williamsburg Dedication Centre
You can rent rooms at the Williamsburg Dedication 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.
- seating capacity: 110 people
- up to one hour, no set up: $151.42 including HST (Monday to Friday), $205.66 (Saturday)
- up to three hours, room set up included: $563.87 including HST (Monday to Saturday), $818.12 (Sunday)
Mobile skatepark
You can rent the mobile skatepark for events.
- includes:
- delivery of trailer
- set-up of elements and supervision of the program by two staff for three hours
- nine ramps, 5-foot quarter pipe, three-piece fly-over box, two 2-foot kicker ramps, two grind rails
- loaner helmets, skateboards and scooters
- helmets are mandatory when using the skatepark.
- The Corporation of the City of Kitchener staff persons are solely responsible to transport, set-up, supervise the operations, and take down the Doon Skatium Mobile Skateboard Park.
- for rentals not on city property, the renters must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance (minimum coverage $2 million) including The Corporation of the City of Kitchener an additional insured.
For more information, please contact us at 519-741-2200, ext. 5705.
Gaukel Block
Address: 44 Gaukel Street
Send us an email for more information or to start the rental process.
Other fees
When booked after business hours a 3-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
Kitchener Public Library
The Kitchener Public Library (KPL) offers venue rentals for weddings, corporate events, special occasions and more. Learn more on the KPL website.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding friendly. Anytime. Anywhere. The City of Kitchener operates family friendly facilities and supports breastfeeding mothers.