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 up to 450 guests.
On this page:
- Rent a facility
- City facilities
- Kitchener Public Library
- Facility usage policy
- Licensing and permits
- Other fees
- Breastfeeding
Rent a facility
Fill out our rental inquiry form if you are interested in renting one of our facilities. After you fill out the form, staff will reach out to confirm the details of your event and provide a detailed quote. Please note that completing the rental inquiry form does not confirm a booking.
City facilities
| Facility | Capacity | Cost | Licensed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena meeting rooms
|
12 to 220 people | $21.57 to $66.06 per hour, including HST Visit The Aud's website for full rental rates |
Yes |
| Breithaupt Centre |
8 to 300 people | $21.58 to $85.43 per hour, including HST Visit the Breithaupt Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Bridgeport Community Centre |
20 to 180 people | $21.58 to $60.03 per hour, including HST Visit the Bridgeport Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Budd Park |
60 people | $54.68 per hour, including HST | Yes |
| Cameron Heights Pool |
Pool rentals only | Varies based on time and type of rental Visit the Cameron Heights Pool page for rental rates |
No |
| Centreville Chicopee Community Centre |
15 to 160 people | $21.58 to $60.03 per hour, including HST Visit the Centreville Chicopee Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Chandler Mowat Community Centre |
9 to 235 people | $21.58 to $66.93 per hour, including HST Visit the Chandler Mowat Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| City Hall meeting rooms |
16 to 150 people | $87.09 to $387.42 for three hours, including HST Visit the City Hall rentals page for full rental rates |
No |
| The Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts |
260 to 400 people | Send us an email for rental rates | No |
| Country Hills Community Centre |
4 to 350 people | $30.77 to $85.43 per hour, including HST Visit the Country Hills Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre |
20 to 300 people | $21.47 to $66.93 per hour, including HST Visit the Doon Pioneer Park Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Doon Valley Golf Course |
20 to 120 people | $123 to $615 for a half day, including HST $202 to $935 for a full day, including HST Visit the Doon Valley Golf Course page for full rental rates |
Yes, for on-site caterer No outside alcohol allowed |
| Downtown Community Centre |
6 to 400 people | $21.58 to $85.43 per hour, including HST Visit the Downtown Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Forest Heights Community Centre |
5 to 200 people | $21.58 to $66.93 per hour, including HST Visit the Forest Heights Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Forest Heights Pool |
Pool rentals only | Varies based on time and type of rental Visit the Forest Heights Pool page for rental rates |
No |
| Gaukel Block |
Outdoor facility, no capacity limit | Send us an email for rental rates | No |
| Huron Community Centre |
20 to 100 people | $30.76 to $66.93 per hour, including HST Visit the Huron Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Kingsdale Community Centre |
5 to 235 people | $30.77 to $66.93 per hour, including HST Visit the Kingsdale Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Kitchener Market |
85 to 450 people | $61.29 to $232.22 per hour, including HST Visit the Kitchener Market website for full rental rates |
Yes |
| Kiwanis park and pool |
Outdoor facility, no capacity limit | $30.77 to $35.87 per hour, including HST Guest admission into Kiwanis Park is separate Visit the Kiwanis park and pool page for full rental rates |
No |
| Lyle Hallman Pool meeting rooms |
30 to 175 people | $21.57 to $60.03 per hour, including HST Visit the Lyle Hallman Pool page for full rental rates |
No |
| Lyle Hallman Pool pool rentals |
Pool rentals only | Varies based on time and type of rental. Visit the Lyle Hallman Pool page for rental rates |
No |
| Mill Courtland Community Centre |
15 to 75 people | $21.58 to $60.03 per hour, including HST Visit the Mill Courtland Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Picnic shelters
|
Outdoor facility, no capacity limit | Free For the Kiwanis shelter, guest admission into Kiwanis Park is separate |
No |
| Picnic shelters
|
Outdoor facility, no capacity limit | $30.77 to $60.03 per hour, including HST Guest admission into Kiwanis Park is separate Visit the Kiwanis park and pool page for full rental rates |
No |
| Rockway Centre |
10 to 100 people | $21.58 to $66.93 per hour, including HST Visit the Rockway Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Rockway Golf Course |
20 to 120 people | $123 to $615 for a half day, including HST $202 to $935 for a full day, including HST Visit the Rockway Golf Course page for full rental rates |
Yes, for on-site caterer No outside alcohol allowed |
| Stanley Park Community Centre |
12 to 450 people | $30.77 to $103.94 per hour, including HST Visit the Stanley Park Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Victoria Hills Community Centre |
6 to 350 people | $21.58 to $85.43 per hour, including HST Visit the Victoria Hills Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Victoria Park Pavilion |
250 people | Varies based on the type of event, find costs on the Victoria Park Pavilion page | Yes |
| Williamsburg Community Centre |
30 to 55 people | $30.77 to $51.17 per hour, including HST Visit the Williamsburg Community Centre page for full rental rates |
No |
| Williamsburg Dedication Centre |
110 people | Varies based on the day of the week, visit the Kitchener Cemeteries website for rates | Yes |
For rentals at all facilities, other fees may apply.
Ice rentals
Ice rentals are available at The Aud and our other arenas. Learn more on The Aud's website.
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 for transporting, setting up, supervising the operations, and taking 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 as an additional insured.
For more information, please contact us at 519-741-2200, ext. 5705.
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.
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
Other fees
When booked after business hours, we require a three-hour minimum rental. Additional staff charges will apply.
Depending on the nature of your event, other costs may include:
- Resound and SOCAN fees
- insurance
- licensing
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding friendly. Anytime. Anywhere. The City of Kitchener operates family friendly facilities and supports breastfeeding mothers.