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
Contact information
Address: 350 Margaret Avenue
Phone number: 519-741-2502
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Breithaupt Centre will be closed on:
- October 9 and 10
- December 24 to 26
- December 31 to January 1
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. Plan your route with GRT’s trip planner.
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.
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 page to apply for lower registration fees for city-run programs. This does not include programs run by neighbourhood associations or our partners. Check with 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.
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 12-15 people - $19.96 per hour, including HST
- room 109 – seating capacity 50 people - $39.50 per hour, including HST
- room 207 – seating capacity 125 people - $55.49 per hour, including HST
- gymnasium – seating capacity 300 people - $78.99 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.