BYRON OPTIMIST

COMMUNITY CENTRE

The Byron Optimist Community Centre has been a cornerstone of Byron life! Originally built by the Optimist Club of Byron, the facility has since been donated back to the community and is now owned and operated by the City of London.

The Byron Optimist Community Centre is located at 1306 Norman Avenue.

  • Parking at Byron Optimist Community Centre is free.

  • Check London Public Transit for public transit locations, times and fees.

  • For general recreation program inquiries or to book a rental, call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca. 

Hours of operation 

This community centre is open for recreation programming and rentals.  Hours of operation vary from day to day. For questions about programs, rentals and for hours please call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca.

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.  The gymnasium has two regulation basketball nets, two seven-foot basketball nets and one volleyball court.

Multipurpose 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 Garden

Rentals

Visit our rentals page to learn more about renting a Community Centre space. For more information on rental booking, pricing and for recommended room capacities, call 519-661-5575 or email recreation@london.ca.