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Discover Kitchener's oldest park, opened in 1896 and still home to historic features including an iron bridge, beautiful gardens, mature trees, and a historic pavilion.
Families can enjoy lakeside walks, a playground, splash pad, outdoor skating, trails, free Wi-Fi, live music, and year-round events in a beautiful downtown setting.
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FAMILY FUN
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- Splash pad and playground near Victoria Park Pavilion
- Partially rubberized play surface
- Accessible fitness equipment area
- Walk or cycle along the park's trails
- Explore the paths around Victoria Park Lake
- Cross the park's historic bridges
- Visit the bandstand on Roos Island
- Look out for Kitchener's resident swans, Otis and Ophelia, during the summer
- Enjoy outdoor skating on the Victoria Park ice rinks in winter
- Connect to the Iron Horse Trail
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the park
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WHAT TO EXPLORE
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- Historic iron bridge
- Victoria Park Lake
- Roos Island and its bandstand
- Heritage flower beds and mature trees
- Historic Victoria Park Pavilion
- The Boathouse
- Every Child Matters crosswalk
- Indigenous Peoples Gathering Space
- Local trails and greenspaces
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SPLASHPAD & PLAYGROUND
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Located behind Victoria Park Pavilion, the playground and splash pad offer a fun outdoor space for families.
- Splash pad for summer water play
- Playground
- Partially rubberized play surface
- Accessible fitness equipment area
- Parking available near the Pavilion
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THE BOATHOUSE
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Stop by The Boathouse, one of Victoria Park's iconic spaces, originally built in 1929 and renovated in 2024.
- Live music
- Local food and drinks
- Cantilevered patio overlooking Victoria Park Lake
- Takeout window for a quick bite
- Open year-round
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EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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Victoria Park hosts a variety of community events and activities throughout the year.
- KidsPark
- Kitchener Ribfest
- Kitchener Blues Festival
- Roos Island Music Series
- Community events and seasonal programming
- Weddings and private events at Victoria Park Pavilion
The Roos Island Music Series brings free live music to the park's renovated bandstand. Bring a lawn chair or picnic and enjoy performances from local artists.
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GATHERING SPACE
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Located beside Victoria Park Pavilion, this dedicated space provides a place for local Indigenous organizations to gather for sacred fires, ceremonies, and traditional wellness practices.
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WINTER FUN
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Victoria Park offers outdoor skating during the winter months at its outdoor ice rinks.
- Outdoor skating
- Winter walks around the park
- Seasonal views of Victoria Park Lake and the surrounding landscape
Check the City's seasonal skating information before visiting.
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ACCESSIBILITY
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- Accessible washrooms available year-round on Jubilee Drive near David Street
- Additional accessible washrooms available near the Pavilion and playground from May-November
- Partially rubberized playground surface
- Accessible fitness equipment area
- Barrier-free access available in various areas of the park
- Some trails and grassy areas may have different accessibility conditions
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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- Victoria Park is located a short walk from downtown Kitchener.
- The park can be accessed from the Iron Horse Trail, Gaukel Street, Joseph Street, Jubilee Drive, Schneider Avenue, and Roland Street.
- Washrooms near David Street are open year-round from morning to dusk.
- Washrooms near the Pavilion and playground are available from May-November, from morning to dusk.
- Some attractions and events operate seasonally.
- Event schedules and programming vary throughout the year.
- Check the City of Kitchener event calendar before visiting.
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PARKING & TRANSIT
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Parking is available at:
- Jubilee Drive near Devon Street
- Jubilee Drive near David Street
- Schneider Avenue
- Victoria Park Pavilion parking lot
Public transit:
- GRT Route 1 on Queen Street South
- GRT Route 20 on Park Street South
- GRT Route 204 on Queen Street South
- Victoria Park ION Station on Charles Street West
