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.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Register for a program
- Book a gym
- Book a community room
- Leisure Access
- Neighbourhood association
- Gym
- Outdoor skating rink
- Washrooms
- Computers and Wi-Fi
- Rentals
- In the neighbourhood
Contact information
Address: 100 Rittenhouse Road
Phone number: 519-741-2596
Email Country Hills Community Centre
Hours
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Country Hills Community Centre will be closed on:
- October 9
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.
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
- fitness classes
- yoga and pilates
- volleyball
- workshops
Book a gym
You can book 45 minutes of open gym time for up to 10 people (including yourself). This program is free.
Visit our book free space page to find booking rules and safety measures.
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.
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
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 workout equipment. Join one of our drop-in programs to play basketball, pickleball and more. You can also book a gym.
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.
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.
Rentals
You can rent rooms at Country Hills 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 40 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- room two – seating capacity 40 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- room four – $29.58 per hour, including HST
- dance room – available for limited use
- multipurpose room / gym (double) – seating capacity 350 people - $82.15 per hour, including HST
- half multipurpose room / gym (single) – seating capacity 175 people - $57.72 per hour, including HST
- kitchen (cooking) – capacity 4 people - $31.49 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.
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