Budd Park is home to multiple outdoor athletic fields, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, and an indoor field house. Registered and drop-in programs are also available for children, teens, and adults of all ages.

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Contact information

Address: 1111 Homer Watson Boulevard

Phone number: 519-741-2200 x 3466

Email Budd Park

Hours

Kitchener Soccer Club Office

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • February 17 – open for Rugrats Program 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Fieldhouse

Indoor Field House is open Monday – Sunday for scheduled rentals

  • February 17 - Closed (Family Day)
  • April 18 - Closed (Good Friday)
  • April 21 - Closed (Easter Monday)

 

Parking and transit

Free parking is available at Budd Park off Homer Watson Boulevard

 These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop on Homer Watson Boulevard near Budd Park:

GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information is available on their website.

Get directions

Register for a program

We offer registered programs for kids, teens, and adults of every age, including the popular programs listed below. Check ActiveNet 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

Register on ActiveNet

Find a full list of our community centres.

Programs for kids and teens

  • Rugrats parent & tot drop-in
    • Rugrats parent & tot drop-in
    • Thursday’s 10:30am – 12:30pm
    • October 3 to April 24 (No program Dec 26 or Jan 2)
    • $2.50 per child
    • Up to four years old
    • Program is parent-supervised
    • Debit and credit only

Programs for adults

  • Walking soccer for 50+
  • Adult drop-in soccer
    • Various days
    • Ages 18 to 54 years old
    • $5.41 per person
    • Sign up online

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 Budd Park staff for fee assistance options.

Tennis courts

There are four outdoor tennis courts that are paved and fenced. The courts are free to use on a first-come-first-serve basis. Nets are installed and maintained from May to September.

Walking trails

Multiple stone dust walking trails offer a place to go for a run, jog, or walk. Park benches, tables, and bleachers are also available on the trails.

Rentals

Lounge rental

You can book the lounge at Budd Park for meetings, birthday parties, or events.

  • Seating capacity: 35 people
  • Cost: $56.87 per hour, including HST

 Note a 3-hour minimum rental is required.

If you're interested in booking the lounge or getting a quote, please email us and tell us more about your event.

Field rental

You can rent one of our sportsfields (indoor or outdoor) including baseball diamonds, athletic fields, and an indoor artificial turf field. Visit our book a field page to find booking rules, safety measures, and submit a rental request.

Prices, including HST:

  • A1 baseball diamonds: $74.46 per hour
  • A1 athletic fields: $85.39 per hour
  • A2 athletic fields: $45.47 per hour
  • Indoor athletic field (October to April): $172.69 per hour

Change rooms must be reserved to gain access on the day of your booking.