Kiwanis Park

Kiwanis Park is home to a lake-like outdoor pool, leash-free dog park, canoe launch and more. It also has a playground, accessible swing seat, athletic fields and beach volleyball courts. Kiwanis Park is open year-round with it's outdoor pool open in the summer.

On this page:

  1. Contact information
  2. Hours
  3. Parking
  4. Dog park
  5. Sports
  6. Canoe launch
  7. Sportsfield rules
  8. Rentals

Contact information

Address: 1000 Kiwanis Park Drive

Phone number: 519-741-2938


Hours

Daily park hours: 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.


Parking

Free parking is available off Kiwanis Park Drive. There are accessible parking spaces near the entrance to the pool area.


Dog park

Our leash-free dog park is a one kilometre walk from the pool and parking area. You do not need to pay to use the dog park.

Please keep your dog on its leash until you get in the dog park.


Sports

Our athletic fields and beach volleyball courts are available on a first come, first serve basis, or you can book ahead. You must bring your own equipment.

Learn more about field bookings.


Canoe launch

Bring your canoe to Kiwanis Park and enjoy a trip down the Grand River. You do not need to pay to use our canoe launch.

Look for Marsland Landing at Kiwanis Park on your navigation app.


Sportsfield rules

  • Sports Field use for permit holders ONLY  

  • Permitted play is only allowed between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. 

  • Renters may only access the field 15 minutes before start time to set up 

  • Due to the close proximity of residential properties, the use of the following in this park is strictly prohibited: 

    • Air Horns 
    • Amplified sound or music
    • Public Announcement (PA) systems 
  • Public urination is prohibited. Porta-potties are available at the sport fields, and volleyball courts from July to August  
  • Pets must be leashed at all times 

  • Shade canopies may only be set up in designated areas next to the gravel parking lot. 

  • The park roadway is a one-way road. Do not drive the wrong way on the road. Follow the directional signage through the park to the exit.  

  • No littering. Please use garbage receptacles located at all parking lots onsite 

To book a field, contact 519-741-2447 or email us

City of Kitchener By-Law Reference # Chapter 270 - Parks. 


Rentals

You can rent space at Kiwanis Park and Pool for meetings or events. Rates are per hour and include HST.

  • Tim Hortons shelter: $30.77 per hour, including HST
  • Beachside shelter: $60.03 per hour, including HST
  • volleyball court rental: $30.16 per hour, including HST
  • rental guest admission fee into Kiwanis Park is separate

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.