Renfrew Park Community Centre

What Renfrew Park Community Centre does

Renfrew Park Community Centre, operated by the non-profit Renfrew Park Community Association (RPCA), is a multi-service community recreation facility located at 2929 East 22nd Avenue in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1963 in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board, the centre offers licensed preschool (ages 3-5) and out-of-school care (ages 5-12), summer day camps, swimming lessons and public pool access, a fitness centre with personal training, age-segmented recreational programming from youth through older adults, room and hall rentals across multiple spaces (Room 108/110/112, gymnasium, Falaise Community Hall, Slocan Community Hall), and birthday-party packages. The catchment is characterised by the highest concentration of children and youth in Vancouver and the city's fastest-growing seniors population.

The centre operates with 11-50 staff, a Board of Directors elected annually (2025-2026 board includes President Anthony Mehnert, VPs Paul Cheng and Sari Lundberg, Treasurer Chris Bayliss, and Secretary Judy Egerton), and a management structure spanning Recreation Services supervision, a Child Care Manager, Head Lifeguards, Facility Clerks, Programmers, and Maintenance. A network of affiliated community organisations (Aikido, Judo, photography, football clubs) and a co-located library branch operate from or adjacent to the facility, and a walking-school-bus pipeline from Nootka Elementary School supplies the at-capacity Out of School Care program.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of fee streams: monthly subscriptions for child care ($84-$355/month, after CCFRI reduction), one-time birthday-party packages ($210-$375), hourly/daily facility rentals ($31-$46/hr for Slocan; $360/day for Falaise), annual equipment-rental fees ($5/person, $12/family), and program fees for fitness, aquatics, and recreation. Distribution is multi-channel — in-person, phone (604-257-8388), online via the City of Vancouver's vanrec.ca/Active Communities portal, and on-premise facility access. Capital investment has been incremental, including a 2005 fitness-centre expansion, accessibility-related elevator installation, family change-room additions to the pool, and a kitchen renovation completed in 2019-2020 at a total cost of ~$292,643.

Name

Renfrew Park Community Centre

Legal name

Renfrew Park Community Association

Website

https://renfrewcc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Renfrew Park Community Centre is a non-profit Vancouver community recreation facility, operated in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board, offering licensed preschool, out-of-school care, aquatics, fitness, birthday-party packages, and room rentals to residents of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood across all age groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recreation Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Community recreation services
• Licensed child care programs
• Aquatics and fitness programs
• Facility and hall rentals
• Youth and seniors programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees charged for various programs including preschool, out of school care, day camps, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and other recreational activities. Monthly fees apply for child care programs; per-session or per-program fees for recreational activities.
2. Facility Rentals: Room rentals for community events, meetings, birthday parties, and hall rentals including Falaise Community Hall and Slocan Community Hall. Charged hourly or flat rates based on room size and duration.
3. Birthday Party Packages: Basic package, bouncy castle, and entertainer add-ons available. Combined packages offered at discounted rates.
4. Membership Fees: Free membership available for community centre participation. Equipment Rental Fee at $5/person/year or $12/family/year for games room, piano practice, and sports equipment access.
5. Special Block Bookings: Saturday night rental block bookings with minimum $500 damage deposit and full fee due 3 months in advance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Renfrew Park Community Centre delivers community recreation services including licensed preschool and out-of-school child care, summer day camps, swimming lessons, fitness centre access, birthday party packages, and rental of meeting rooms, gymnasiums, and community halls. Programming is organized across age groups from preschool through older adults, with a free membership model subsidizing participation fees.

Product overview

Renfrew Park Community Centre is a community recreation facility (opened 1963) serving the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood in Vancouver, BC. It operates as a multi-service recreation centre offering licensed child care programs (Preschool and Out of School Care), summer day camps, birthday party packages, swimming lessons and pool access, fitness centre facilities, and general community programming across all age groups. The centre provides facility rentals including meeting rooms, halls, and gymnasium space. Programs span children (6-12), youth (13-18), adults (19-54), and seniors (55+), including leadership development, cultural events, and special community initiatives. The centre is managed by the Renfrew Park Community Association (RPCA) in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board.

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Products and services

• Licensed Preschool Program Licensed preschool program for children 3-5 years old offering structured and unstructured activities including free play, arts and crafts, circle time, and outdoor activities. Operates September through June with various day/time combinations (2, 3, or 5 days per week). Licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation.
• Licensed Out of School Care Licensed after-school care program for children 5-12 years old attending Nootka Elementary School, providing walking-school-bus pickup at 3pm and supervised activities until 6pm Monday through Friday, September to June. Licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation.
• Summer Day Camp Programs Summer day camps including Falaise Fun Finders at Falaise Community Hall and Renfrew Summer Adventures at the main community centre, offering activities and supervision for children during school breaks.
• Birthday Party Packages Birthday party rental packages in Room 110 (with kitchen access) for children aged 2-12 and up to 20 children (40 total participants). Includes Basic Package ($210, 2 staff, streamers/balloons, crafts table, ride-on cars, soft foam toys), Bouncy Castle add-on ($100, Technical Safety BC licensed), Entertainer add-on ($90, face paint, balloon twist, button making), and a Complete Package at $375 (discounted from $400).
• Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons and aquatic programs offered at the indoor swimming pool facility. Registration is managed through the City of Vancouver Park Board vanrec.ca / Active Communities online registration platform.
• Fitness Centre Fitness centre facility with equipment, fitness consultations, and personal training services. Minimum age requirement is 13 years. Staffed Monday through Saturday with free orientations available.
• Swimming Pool Facility Indoor swimming pool with sauna and whirlpool facilities, offering public swim times and scheduled programs. Family change rooms are available in the pool area.
• Room and Facility Rentals Rental spaces including Room 108, 110, 112, the Gymnasium, Falaise Community Hall (3434 Falaise Avenue, Saturdays only, $360/day, capacity 60, 1250 sq ft), and Slocan Community Hall (2750 East 29th Avenue, $31/hr weekdays or $46/hr weekends, capacity 40) available for community events, meetings, and special occasions with various capacity limits and pricing. Saturday night block bookings require a minimum $500 damage deposit with fees due 3 months in advance.
• Age-Based Recreation Programs Programs organized by age group: Children (6-12 yrs), Preteen, Youth (13-18 yrs), Adult (19-54 yrs), and Older Adult (55+ yrs), covering activities such as gym sports, aerobics, fitness, dance, martial arts, and language classes, plus cultural and special events.
• Leadership and Community Programs Leadership programs for youth offered in cooperation with other agencies, community art projects, and special cultural events celebrating the diversity of the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vancouver Park BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenfrew Park Community Centre is operated in partnership with the Vancouver Park Board. The Park Board provides operational oversight, funding support, and regulatory framework. The community centre works with elected Park Board Commissioners on programming decisions.
• Nootka Elementary SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOut of School Care program serves children from Nootka Elementary School. Children are picked up at 3pm and walked via walking school bus to the community centre.
• Association Presidents Group (APG)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRPCA participates in APG, representing 17 Community Centre Associations across Vancouver. Works collectively on advocacy issues affecting community centres.
• Aikido ClubminorOthersAffiliated group operating at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Contact: Dave, 604-980-4789
• Happy Corner PreschoolminorOthersAffiliated preschool operating at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Contact: Nikki, 604-433-7923
• Judo ClubminorOthersAffiliated judo club operating at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Contact: Frank Nakashima, 604-299-5188
• Lions Gate Camera ClubminorOthersAffiliated photography club operating at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Contact: Tony, 604-319-1559
• Renfrew Trojans FootballminorOthersAffiliated football organization operating at Renfrew Park Community Centre. Contact: Andrew
• Renfrew Branch LibraryminorOthersVancouver Public Library branch located next door to the community centre.
• Government of BC - Child Care Fee Reduction InitiativecoreOthersGovernment of BC program that enables reduced child care fees for families. Pricing for preschool and out of school care reflects CCFRI reductions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• West Vancouver Community Centre: Municipal community centre offering child care, fitness, aquatics, day camps and rentals. Comparable multi-generational facility operated under municipal/community association governance.
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Vancouver: Non-profit community organization offering licensed child care, out of school care, day camps, youth leadership and recreation programming in Greater Vancouver. Direct overlap with Renfrew's child care, day camp and youth offerings.
• Killarney Community Centre: Another Vancouver Park Board community centre in east Vancouver offering preschool, out of school care, pool, fitness, rentals and age-based programs. Operates under the same Park Board/community-association model and serves as the closest functional equivalent in the city.
• Trout Lake Community Centre: Vancouver Park Board community centre offering licensed child care, day camps, swimming, fitness, gymnasium and room rentals. Closely comparable in service mix, partnership structure and customer segments to Renfrew Park.
• Champlain Heights Community Centre: Vancouver Park Board community centre providing child care, swimming, fitness, gymnasium and room rentals. Mirrors Renfrew Park's multi-service community recreation model.
• Sunset Community Centre: Vancouver Park Board community centre in south Vancouver offering child care, fitness, swimming, gymnasium and rentals. Same operational and partnership model as Renfrew Park Community Centre.
• Hillcrest Centre: Vancouver Park Board community centre with pool, fitness centre, child care, ice rink and program space. Directly comparable multi-generational recreation facility in the same municipal system.
• YMCA BC / YMCA of Greater Vancouver: Non-profit operator of fitness centres, pools, licensed child care, day camps and community programs across Greater Vancouver. Closest private-sector-style peer in terms of service mix, with overlapping child care, aquatics and senior programming.
• Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre: Vancouver Park Board community centre offering licensed preschool, out of school care, fitness, aquatics, senior and youth programs. Operates under the same community association/Board partnership structure.

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Park Board: Elected municipal body that operates the citywide network of community centres including Renfrew Park. Not a peer in the competitive sense — provides oversight, funding and shared registration infrastructure to the anchor's network of centres.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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