Bridgeport Community Centre is home to a park, outdoor ice rink and more. You can register for affordable yoga classes, fun art classes and other activities for the whole family.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Register for a program
- Book a community room
- Community partner programs and services
- Leisure Access
- Neighbourhood association
- Park and trail
- Outdoor rink
- Washrooms
- Computers and Wi-Fi
- Rentals
Contact information
Address: 20 Tyson Drive
Phone number: 519-741-2271
Email Bridgeport Community Centre
Hours
Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
- February 17 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Free Family Day Event)
- April 18 - Closed (Good Friday)
- April 20 - Closed (Easter Sunday)
- April 21 - Closed (Easter Monday)
Parking and transit
Free parking is available off Tyson Drive.
Grand River Transit (GRT) route 5 stops on Bridge Street East, a short walk from Bridgeport Community 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
Mark your calendars with these upcoming 2025 registration dates:
- spring programs: 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11
- summer camp (Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18
- summer camp (non-Kitchener residents): 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25
Find a full list of our community centres.
Programs for kids and teens
- art classes
- dance classes
- fitness and sports
- piano lessons
Programs for adults
- yoga
- tai chi
- do it yourself (DIY) classes
- language classes
Programs for seniors
- watercolours
- Pilates
- yoga
- knitting
Book a community room
Book a community room to host your next book club or neighbourhood project meeting! Multi-purpose rooms at city facilities can be reserved for free, for up to two hours and as far as 30 days in advance.
Visit our book free space page to find booking rules and safety measures.
Community partner programs and services
We partner with local organizations to offer programs and services at Bridgeport Community Centre. All programs listed below are free to attend.
Get Ready for School, Strong Start
Free program for children who are three years old. Runs from February to June.
Bridgeport Lions Club
Members’ meeting. Second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Girl Guides of Canada, Brownies Unit
Every Tuesday during the school year.
Learn about the Girl Guides of Canada.
Minds in Motion, Alzheimer Society of Ontario
Physical activity and brain stimulation program for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Contact the Alzheimer Society of Ontario for Bridgeport Community Centre session dates.
Learn more about Minds in Motion.
Community outreach program
The Region of Waterloo offers supports for families and children up to 18 years of age.
Learn more about the community outreach program.
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
The Bridgeport Community Association (BCA) covers the area around Bridgeport Community Centre and offers community programs.
Check out their website, Instagram page and Facebook page. You can subscribe to their newsletter at the bottom of any page on their website to get updates from the association.
Park and trail
Tyson Park is next to Bridgeport Community Centre. The park has play equipment, including swings and a slide.
Walter Bean Grand River Trail runs along the Grand River, across the street from Bridgeport Community Centre.
Outdoor rink
During the winter, volunteers build and support an outdoor skating rink at Bridgeport Community Centre. Join us for fun and fitness all winter long!
Season: December to March
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Washrooms
There are men’s and women's washrooms in the main lobby of Bridgeport Community Centre.
Both washrooms are accessible. There is a change table in each washroom.
Computers and Wi-Fi
Public access computers are available in the lobby on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 Bridgeport Community 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.
- room one – seating capacity 180 people - $62.42 per hour, including HST
- room two – seating capacity 20 people - $22.44 per hour, including HST
- room three – seating capacity 50 people - $44.43 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
- licensing
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.