City of Kitchener celebrates revitalized Centreville‑Chicopee Community Centre outdoor spaces
The City of Kitchener today celebrated the official reopening of the upgraded outdoor spaces at the Centreville‑Chicopee Community Centre, following a ribbon‑cutting ceremony with residents, community partners and local officials.
The revitalization upgrades outdoor amenities originally built in the 1980s and 1990s, ensuring the community centre continues to serve as a vibrant gathering place for residents of all ages.
“Seeing so many residents out today to celebrate this reopening shows just how important this community centre is to the neighbourhood,” said Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic. “Supporting local infrastructure strengthens our community and our economy. I want to thank the Government of Canada for its commitment to supporting community infrastructure projects like this through the predictable, long-term infrastructure funding that helps us to achieve our mutual goals to strengthen the economy, build vibrant communities and deliver more housing.”
The project was made possible through a contribution of more than $1.86 million from the Government of Canada through the Community stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF).
“Investments in recreational infrastructure create spaces where people can build a sense of community identity,” said Tim Louis, Member of Parliament for Kitchener—Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. “Upgrades to the Centreville Chicopee community centre have resulted in a more modern sporting facility that continues to offer space for Kitchener residents to stay active and socially connected.”
The completed upgrades include:
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A fully redesigned splashpad with modern water features, improved accessibility, and more efficient water use.
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A new, inclusive playground shaped by community input and designed for imaginative, active play.
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Refreshed multi‑use sports courts supporting basketball, pickleball, and other recreational activities.
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Improved pathways and circulation to enhance walkability and year‑round access.
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General repairs and replacements to aging outdoor infrastructure to improve safety and long‑term durability.
“I’m proud to see this project come to life through the collaboration with the Government of Canada,” said Ward 2 Councillor Dave Schnider. “The Build Communities Strong Fund is making a real difference in our community helping us to ensure that infrastructure renewal can continue to support our local economy and vibrant community spaces like this. The new splashpad and playground are already bringing excitement to the neighbourhood, and I’m proud of the improvements we’ve made together.”
With the outdoor spaces now officially reopened, residents are invited to enjoy the new amenities throughout the spring and summer season.
Build Communities Strong Fund Quick Facts:
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The Government of Canada provides more than $8.4 million in predictable, annual funding to support community infrastructure in the City of Kitchener through the Build Communities Strong Fund’s Community stream.
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The Community stream of BCSF is a permanent, indexed source of funding provided up front that provides predictability for local governments to support local infrastructure priorities, such as roads and bridges, public transit, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, and recreational facilities.
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Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.