Country Hills Community Centre

Country Hills Community Centre is home to outdoor basketball courts, a gymnasium and more. You can register for affordable classes, workshops and other activities for the whole family.

Contact information

Address: 100 Rittenhouse Road

Phone number: 519-741-2596

Email Country Hills Community Centre


Hours

September to December 14

  • Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closures

  • Monday, October 13 (Thanksgiving)

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.

 


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.

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

Find a full list of our community centres.

For a full list of programs, visit Active Net

Programs for kids and teens

  • basketball
  • arts
  • martial arts
  • dance

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:

CHRA offers programs at Country Hills Community Centre, check your copy of Active Kitchener for details.


Gymnasium

Join one of our drop-in programs to play volleyball, pickleball and more. You can also book a gym.

Country Hills Community Centre does not have workout equipment.


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

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 at Country Hills Community Centre that are available when the centre is open.

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.

Visit our Digital Kitchener page to find online safety resources.


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 30 people - $32.00 per hour, including HST
  • room two – seating capacity 30 people - $32.00 per hour, including HST
  • multipurpose room / gym (double) – seating capacity 350 people - $88.84 per hour, including HST
  • half multipurpose room / gym (single) – seating capacity 175 people - $62.42 per hour, including HST
  • kitchen (cooking) – capacity 4 people - $34.06 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:

  • music licensing fees
  • insurance
  • licensing
  • staffing

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, not connected to the community centre.

Address: 1500 Block Line Road

 

Contact Us

City of Kitchener
200 King Street West,
Kitchener, Ontario
Telephone: 519-741-2345,
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
mailto:info@kitchener.ca