Country Hills Community Centre is home to outdoor basketball courts, a gym and more. You can register for affordable classes and activities and other activities for the whole family.

Find a program

On this page:

  1. COVID-19 updates
  2. Proof of vaccination
  3. Contact information
  4. Hours
  5. Parking and transit
  6. Register for a program
  7. Book a gym
  8. Book a community room
  9. Leisure access
  10. Neighbourhood association
  11. Gym
  12. Outdoor skating rink
  13. Washrooms
  14. Computers and Wi-Fi
  15. In the neighbourhood

COVID-19 updates

Community centres are open for essential services only

Ontario is in a modified version of step 2 of the province’s roadmap to reopen. Read more.

All City of Kitchener community centres are closed for registered programs and non-essential services.

Some community centres remain open for these services:

  • public access computers
  • emergency social services such as food distribution and addiction support

Contact your local community centre for more details.

Visit our COVID-19 updates page to learn what's open and closed as well as how city services are affected.

Proof of vaccination

Individuals entering a City of Kitchener recreation facility or community centre must show proof of vaccination via a paper or electronic copy of their vaccine record as well as identification. Some exceptions apply. Learn more.  

You can print or download your vaccination receipt or QR code from the provincial booking portal.

Contact information

Address: 100 Rittenhouse Road

Phone number: 519-741-2596

Email Country Hills Community Centre

Hours

Country Hills Community Centre is closed while Ontario is in a modified version of step two of the province's roadmap to reopen.

Parking and transit

Free parking is available off Rittenhouse Road.

Grand River Transit (GRT) route 22 stops on Rittenhouse Road in front of Country Hills Community 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

  • basketball
  • dodgeball
  • martial arts
  • guitar lessons

Programs for adults

  • martial arts
  • yoga and pilates
  • volleyball
  • workshops

Book a gym

The “book a gym” program is not available while Ontario is in a modified version of step 2 of the province’s roadmap to reopen.

Book a community room

The “book a community room” program is not available while Ontario is in a modified version of step 2 of the province’s roadmap to reopen.

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 community centre staff for fee assistance options.

Neighbourhood association

These groups cover the area around Country Hills Community Centre:

  • Country Hills Recreation Association (CHRA)
  • Alpine Community Neighbourhood Association - call 519-998-6006

CHRA offers programs at Country Hills Community Centre, check your copy of Active Kitchener for details.

Gym

Country Hills Community Centre does not have open gym time or workout equipment. Join one of our drop-in programs to play basketball, pickleball and more.

Outdoor skating rink

During the winter, volunteers build and support an outdoor skating rink at Country Hills Community Centre.

Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Washrooms

These washrooms are available at Country Hills Community Centre:

  • accessible washroom near room two
  • men’s and women’s washrooms and locker rooms in the gym

All our washrooms are accessible.

There is a change table in the washroom near room two.

Due to COVID-19, the washrooms are only open to those who are registered for a program.

Computers and Wi-Fi

There are two public access computers available at Country Hills Community Centre. It is available when the centre is open and you can reserve time online.

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.

In the neighbourhood

Arena

Country Hills Community Centre is beside Lions Arena. You can rent Lions Arena for corporate meetings, birthday parties and more.

Park

Country Hills Community Centre is connected to Lions Park, offering these outdoor amenities:

  • playground with a slide and swings
  • 2 baseball diamonds
  • outdoor basketball courts

Library

Country Hills Community Library is a branch of the Kitchener Public Library. It is in the same building as St. Mary's High School.

Address: 1500 Block Line Road