Breithaupt Centre is home to a pool, gym, snack bar and more. You can register for affordable yoga classes, fun art classes, swimming lessons and other activities for the whole family.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Register for a program
- Leisure Access
- Neighbourhood association
- Gym
- Pool
- Park
- Washrooms
- Computers and Wi-Fi
- Rentals
- Rockway Centre redevelopment
Contact information
Address: 350 Margaret Avenue
Phone number: 519-741-2502
Hours
Monday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Weekends: 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Breithaupt Centre will be closed on Monday, October 14.
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Margaret Avenue.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 4 stops on Margaret Avenue in front of Breithaupt Centre.
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.
Register for a program
We offer programs for kids, teens and adults of every age, including the popular programs listed below. Check ActiveNet or your copy of Active Kitchener to find the right program for you.
Registration dates
Registration for summer 2024 city-run programs at our community centres and summer camps is open now.
Mark your calendars with these upcoming registration dates:
- fall 2024 programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13
- winter 2024/2025 programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10
Find a full list of our community centres.
Programs for kids and teens
- dance classes
- piano lessons
- sports programs
- preschool programs
- art classes
Programs for adults
- fitness classes
- art classes
- piano lessons
- sports programs
- yoga classes
- badminton
Ongoing groups
- book club
- cards
- knitting
- billiards
- woodworking
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.
Neighbourhood association
Mount Hope Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association covers the area around Breithaupt Centre. Check out their blog and Facebook page.
MHBP offers programs at Breithaupt Centre, check your copy of Active Kitchener for details.
Gym
Breithaupt Centre does not have open gym time or workout equipment.
Pool
Breithaupt Centre Pool is an indoor pool with public swimming and swimming lessons. Check our public swimming schedule to find a time to come in for a swim.
Park
Breithaupt Park has:
- a splash pad that is open in the summer
- 3 baseball diamonds, available for booking
If you are visiting the baseball diamonds, you can find extra parking off Union Street.
Washrooms
These washrooms are available at Breithaupt Centre:
- two gender-neutral washrooms in the lobby (open to all visitors)
- washrooms in each of the changerooms
- men’s and ladies’ washrooms in the solarium
- men’s and ladies’ washrooms on the second floor
All our washrooms are accessible. There is an accessible changeroom as well.
There are change tables in some of the washrooms, but not in the changerooms.
Computers and Wi-Fi
Our public access computers in the front lobby are available while the centre is open. Please sign in with staff before using the computers.
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 Breithaupt 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.
- rooms 103, 201, 202, 205 – seating capacity 8-41 people - $21.58 per hour, including HST
- room 109 – seating capacity 50 people - $42.73 per hour, including HST
- room 206 – seating capacity 50 people - $30.77 per hour, including HST
- room 207 – seating capacity 125 people - $60.03 per hour, including HST
- gymnasium – seating capacity 300 people - $85.43 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
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.
Rockway Centre redevelopment
We’re redeveloping Rockway Centre, and we want your input! If you’re over 45 years old or an older adult, share your thoughts on the programs, services and features you’d like to see in the new older adult facility. Complete the survey online or fill in a paper copy, which is available at all community centres and indoor pools.
Visit the Rockway Centre redevelopment page to learn more.