The City of Kitchener has been awarded a $10 million provincial grant to complete the construction of its new 222,000-square-foot indoor recreation complex at 1664 Huron Road in RBJ Schlegel Park. The facility, which will include an aquatic centre, turf field house, and gymnasiums, is set to open in summer 2026.
Kitchener gets $10M to complete recreation complex
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The City of Kitchener has been awarded a $10 million provincial grant to complete the construction of its new 222,000-square-foot indoor recreation complex at 1664 Huron Road in RBJ Schlegel Park. The facility, which will include an aquatic centre, turf field house, and gymnasiums, is set to open in summer 2026.
- 1 Previously: City received $8.1 million from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
- 2 Recently (Monday): City councillors and team members, along with Ontario’s Minister of Sport, signed the last structural beam
- 3 Recently (Monday): City received $10 million provincial grant
- 4 Summer 2026: Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex is set to open
- Completion of the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex
- Expected attraction of major tournaments and new economic activity
- Enhanced sports and recreation facilities for the community
What: The City of Kitchener received a $10 million provincial grant.
When: The grant was announced on Monday (prior to June 16, 2025). The complex is set to open in summer 2026.
Where: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, specifically at 1664 Huron Road in RBJ Schlegel Park.
Why: To complete the construction of a new recreation complex that will serve as a hub for sports and recreation and is expected to attract major tournaments, bringing economic benefits to the local economy.
How: Through a provincial grant, which marks the provincial government's second investment in the project.