At the Downtown Community Centre, you can register for affordable fitness programs, learn how to use a computer and more.
On this page:
- Contact information
- Hours
- Parking and transit
- Register for a program
- Book a gym
- Book a community room
- Leisure Access
- Neighbourhood associations
- Family outreach
- Sanctuary
- Wi-Fi
- Washrooms
- Rentals
Contact information
Address: 35B Weber Street West
Phone number: 519-741-2501
Email Downtown Community Centre
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Downtown Community Centre will be closed:
- October 9
Parking and transit
If you're registered for a program or accessing a center service, you can get a parking pass for on-site parking from our office on the first floor, through the centre’s front double doors.
These Grand River Transit (GRT) routes stop near the Downtown Community Centre (DCC):
- ION light rail transit, Kitchener City Hall station on Duke Street West
- route 4 on Weber Street East
- route 8 on Duke Street West
- route 20 on Duke Street West
- route 204 on Duke Street West
GRT no longer offers paper bus tickets. Fare payment information, including MobilityPLUS information, is available on their website.
Register for a program
We offer programs for kids, teens and adults of every age. Check ActiveNet or your copy of Active Kitchener to find the right program for you.
Children and teens
- sports and fitness
- Ki Aikido program in partnership with the Kitchener-Waterloo Ki Aikido Club
- art classes
- youth development program
- cooking programs
- drama and creative writing
Adults
- pole walking
- fitness classes
- Pilates
- shape up with weights
Seniors
- gentle workouts
- core strengthening
- gentle yoga
- ongoing groups like shuffleboard, cards, bingo, pickleball and more
- Kitchener Tech Connects free technology classes
Drop-in rates for fitness programs
- 45 minutes
- 18 to 54 years old: $6.35
- 55 years old and over: $5.21
- 1 hour
- 18 to 54 years old: $8.46
- 55 years old and over: $6.94
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 associations
There are five neighbourhood associations in the downtown area:
- Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance
- Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association
- Central Frederick Neighbourhood Association
- Old Berlin Town Neighbourhood Association
- Downtown Kitchener Neighbourhood Association
These groups may offer programs at the DCC or events in the community, check their pages for more information or to get involved.
Family outreach
The House of Friendship offers family outreach services at the DCC. Please call Laura at 519-591-9052 to book an offsite appointment.
Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a dedicated space to be used for private prayer, reflection or meditation.
This space is available when the centre is open. Ask for the access key at the main desk.
Wi-Fi
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.
Washrooms
There are washrooms on the first and second floor.
There are change tables in the washrooms on the second floor.
All our bathrooms are accessible. There is also an accessible changeroom.
Rentals
You can rent rooms at Downtown 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.
- gym one (single) – seating capacity 150 people - $64.35 per hour, including HST
- gym two (single) – seating capacity 200 people - $64.35 per hour, including HST
- gym one and two (double) – seating capacity 400 people - $82.15 per hour, including HST
- workshop – seating capacity 15 people - $20.75 per hour, including HST
- senior day program room 1 – seating capacity 40 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- Charles Street room – seating capacity 40 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- multipurpose room A – seating capacity 30 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- multipurpose room B – seating capacity 30 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- multipurpose rooms A and B – seating capacity 80 people - $49.20 per hour, including HST
- upstairs kitchen (cooking) – capacity 6 people - $31.49 per hour, including HST
- preschool room – seating capacity 25 people - $29.58 per hour, including HST
- youth room – seating capacity 30 people - $29.58 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.