Victoria Park opened in 1896, making it our oldest park. Some of the original features remain, including an iron bridge, flower beds and hundreds of trees and shrubs. The park is also home to a historic pavilion, which is a popular event and wedding venue.
On this page:
- About Victoria Park
- Location
- Parking and transit
- Washrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Splashpad and playground
- Swans
- Events
- Rent the pavilion
- Tell us what you think
About Victoria Park
Walk around Victoria Park lake, crossing back and forth over numerous bridges, visit the band stand on Roos Island and take in some of Kitchener’s largest park trees in formal park setting.
In the winter, enjoy outdoor skating on the Victoria Park outdoor ice rinks.
Location
Victoria Park is a short walk away from downtown Kitchener. You can access Victoria Park from:
- the Iron Horse Trail
- Gaukel Street
- Joseph Street
- Jubilee Drive via Park Street, Courtland Avenue or other surrounding streets
- Schneider Avenue
- Roland Street
Get directions on Google Maps.
Parking and transit
Victoria Park has multiple parking options:
- lot on Jubilee Drive near Devon Street
- lot on Jubilee Drive near David Street
- on-street parking on Schneider Avenue
- lot on Schneider Avenue (for pavilion)
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near Victoria Park:
- route 1 on Queen Street South
- route 20 on Park Street South
- route 204 on Queen Street South
- Victoria Park Station for ION light rail transit on Charles Street West
Plan your trip with GRT’s trip planner.
Washrooms
These washrooms are available at Victoria Park:
- accessible men's and women's washrooms on Jubilee Drive at David Street
- available year-round
- open seven days a week, from the morning to dusk
- men's and women's washrooms near the Pavilion and play area
- available between May and November
- open seven days a week, from the morning to dusk
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.
Splashpad and playground
Behind the Victoria Park Pavilion, you'll find our splashpad and playground. Parking is available in the pavilion parking lot.
Swans
Victoria Park is home to Otis and Ophelia, Kitchener’s swans. They live in the park during the summer, and travel to Stratford for the winter.
Check out our social media pages for pictures and updates on Otis and Ophelia.
Events
We host events at Victoria Park during the summer. Check our events calendar to find an upcoming event.
Some popular events at Victoria Park include:
- Cruising on King Street
- Ribfest
- Kitchener Blues Festival
Rent the pavilion
Victoria Park Pavilion is a popular wedding and event venue in downtown Kitchener. Visit our event rentals page to learn more.
Tell us what you think
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