Budd Park

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: 519-707-1467

Email Budd Park

Hours

Kitchener Soccer Club Office

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

Fields

Budd Park Sport Fields and Diamonds will be open for scheduled rentals.

Fieldhouse

Indoor Field House is open Monday – Sunday for scheduled rentals

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.

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:

Winter Registration dates:

  • Tuesday, December 9 at 8:30 a.m. for Kitchener residents
  • Tuesday, December 16 at 8:30 a.m. for non-residents

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Programs for kids and teens

  • Rugrats parent & tot drop-in
  • No Rugrats program on March 12 due to March Break camps.
    • October 2 to April 23 (No program Dec 25 or Jan 1)
    • Thursdays 10:30am – 12:30pm
    • Up to four years old
    • $2.60 per child
    • Program is parent-supervised
    • Debit and credit only (no tap)

Programs for adults

  • Walking soccer for 55+
    • September 24 to December 10, 2025
    • Wednesdays
    • Ages 55+
    • Free
    • Sign up online
  • 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.