COVID-19
London is now in Step 3 of the Provincial Roadmap to Reopen. In alignment with Step 3, the City of London has expanded additional in-person City services in accordance with the new regulations.
The Byron Optimist Community Centre is located at 1308 Norman Avenue.
- Parking at Byron Optimist Community Centre is free.
- Check London Public Transit for public transit locations, times and fees.
- Call 519-661-2489, extension 4428 for customer service. To book a rental, call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca.
Hours of operation
This community centre is open for select recreation programming, and the hours of operation are based on the program offering times. If you have not registered for a recreation program at this facility, you will not be permitted inside.
Registered programs
Check our Play Your Way website to register and pay for programs that take place at Byron Optimist Community Centre.
Cancellations and closures
Check our cancellation page to ensure your program is running as scheduled.
Amenities
Multi-purpose rooms and gymnasium are available to rent for meetings, birthday parties, bridal showers or seasonal parties at Byron Optimist Community Centre. This facility is fully accessible. Meeting room with kitchen access is available for up to 59 people (standing). The gymnasium can hold up to 263 people (standing), and has two regulation basketball nets, two seven-foot basketball nets and one volleyball court.
Meeting room
- Dividable
- Not intended to be used for sport activities
- Kitchen access (roll up window)
- Audio visual equipment
- Tables and chairs available
- Sound system
- White board
- Overhead screens (two)
Gymnasium
- Two regulation basketball hoops
- Two seven-foot basketball hoops
- Floor hockey nets
- One volleyball court and net
- Access to the kitchen (roll up window)
- Two pickleball courts with nets
Kitchen
- Counter space
- Dish washer
- Microwaves
- Refrigerator with freezer
- Double sink/single sink
- Stove top & oven
- Roll up windows with access to gym and meeting room
Jorgenson Park
- Two tennis courts
- Soccer pitch
- Baseball diamond
- Playground equipment
Surrounding and park amenities
- Springbank Park
- Storybook Gardens
Rentals
Visit our rentals page to book a space in the Byron Optimist Community Centre. To book a rental, call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca.
Rental rates
Gym
| Adult rate | $38.80 per hour |
| Minor rate | $29.10 per hour |
| Commercial rate | $69.84 per hour |
Full meeting room
| Adult rate | $38.80 per hour |
| Minor rate | $29.10 per hour |
| Commercial rate | $69.84 per hour |
Meeting room A or B
| Adult rate | $27.88 per hour |
| Minor rate | $20.91 per hour |
| Commercial rate | $50.18 per hour |
HST is not included in the above pricing. Insurance can be purchased through the City of London or you can provide a copy of your own coverage. Music: SOCAN and Re:Sound charge is required
Non-alcohol events only.
Last modified:Thursday, January 07, 2021