Oliver Woods Community Centre

Oliver Woods Community Centre is a multipurpose community centre. This state-of-the art LEED facility includes:

  • a preschool room
  • function rooms
  • a fitness studio
  • a twinned gymnasium where participants can play a variety of sports, including volleyball, pickleball, basketball and badminton.

In addition to a full schedule of recreation programs, the centre is also available for public rentals and is a popular location to host birthday parties.

The front desk is open from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm, Monday through Friday. Facility hours vary.

Address

6000 Oliver Road

If you wish to book an Indoor Special Event at this facility, click below:

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Bookable Spaces

Browse through the rooms we have for rent at Oliver Woods Community Centre below

Gymnasium 1 â–¼

Practice facility with wood floors. Gymnasium 1 includes 1 basketball court, 4 courts for badminton/pickleball, 1 court for volleyball, and 1 court for floor hockey/soccer. The community centre includes washrooms, change rooms, showers, and access to the public playground. A curtain separates this gymnasium from Gymnasium 2 and can be lifted to create one large space when renting both gyms.

Key Features:

  • Badminton/pickleball courts
  • Basketball hoops
  • Benches
  • Change rooms
  • Score clocks
  • Showers
  • Sound system
  • 1 volleyball court
  • 1 floor hockey/soccer court

Capacity:
128 people

Pricing:
Private: $48.24
Commercial: $73.69

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Gymnasium 1 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Gymnasium 2 â–¼

Practice facility with wood floors. Gymnasium 2 includes 1 basketball court, 4 courts for badminton/pickleball, 2 courts for volleyball, and 1 court for floor hockey/soccer. The community centre includes washrooms, change rooms, showers, and access to the public playground. A curtain separates this gymnasium from Gymnasium 1 and can be lifted to create one large space when renting both gyms.

Key Features:

  • Badminton/pickleball courts
  • Basketball hoops
  • Benches
  • Change rooms
  • Score clocks
  • Showers
  • Sound system
  • 2 volleyball courts
  • 1 floor hockey/soccer court

Capacity:
128 people

Pricing:
Private: $48.24
Commercial: $73.69

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions:

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Gymnasium 2 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Tree Frog â–¼

Preschool decor with preschool size tables and chairs, along with access to adult-size tables and chairs. The room includes a counter, sink, water fountain, and a self-contained washroom.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & tables
  • Deck access
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Sink
  • Washroom
  • Furnished & decorated entirely for preschoolers

Capacity:
35 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $17.10
Commercial: $19.00

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 1,480 sq.ft. (43.5’ x 34’)

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Tree Frog Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Monarch 1 â–¼

Multipurpose room with counter and sink within the space, with access to a shared kitchenette. Tables and chairs are available, along with access to an exterior door leading toward the parking lot, public playground and Wellness Park. Movable walls allow this room to open into Monarch 2 for a larger combined space. A shared small kitchen is available with the adjacent room. There will be noise transfer from room to room.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & tables
  • Kitchen (shared)
  • Access to patio; adjacent to playground
  • In-room sink & counter
  • Sound system
  • T.V.
  • Dimmable lighting

Capacity:
80 (theatre seating)
50 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $17.10
Commercial: $19.00

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 21’ x 37’

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Monarch 1 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Monarch 2 â–¼

Multipurpose room with counter and sink within the space, with access to a shared kitchenette. Tables and chairs are available, along with access to an exterior door leading toward the parking lot, public playground and Wellness Park. This room has an access door leading directly to Gymnasium 1. Movable walls allow this room to open into Monarch 1 for a larger combined space. Kitchen is shared with the adjacent room. There will be noise transfer from room to room.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & tables
  • Kitchen (shared)
  • Access to patio; adjacent to playground
  • Sound system
  • T.V.
  • Natural light
  • In-room sink & counter

Capacity:
80 (theatre seating)
50 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $17.10
Commercial: $19.00

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 21’ x 37’

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Monarch 2 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Hemlock â–¼

Conference room with tables set up and 16 office-style chairs, with access to additional catering chairs if needed. The room includes a counter with sink, mini fridge, and microwave, and has access to a private outdoor deck with a picnic table.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & Tables
  • Deck access
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Playground access
  • In-room sink & counter (bar size)
  • T.V.
  • Viewing area of Gymnasium 1
  • Whiteboard
  • Conference table is 17’ x 5’
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Furnished with conference tables & chairs

Capacity:
16 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $17.10
Commercial: $19.00

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 520 sq.ft. (26’ x 20’)

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Hemlock Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Salal 1 â–¼

Salal 1 is located on the second floor (elevator and stairs) and features a sprung floor, with windows overlooking the gymnasium below and outside. A movable wall opens to Salal 2 for a larger space. The room has access to change rooms, showers, water fountains and the public playground.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & tables
  • Playground access
  • Sound system
  • Sprung floor
  • Viewing area of Gymnasium 2
  • Second floor location

Capacity:
60 (theatre seating)
35 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $17.10
Commercial: $19.00

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 19.5’ x 43.5’

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Salal 1 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Salal 2 â–¼

Salal 2 is located on the second floor (elevator and stairs) and features a sprung floor with windows to the outside. Movable walls open to Salal 1 and Salal 3 for a larger space. The room includes an in-room counter and sink, with access to change rooms, showers, water fountains and the public playground.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & tables
  • Playground access
  • Sink
  • Sound system
  • Sprung floor
  • In-room sink & counter

Capacity:
129 (theatre seating)
80 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $23.77
Commercial: $26.41

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 33.5’ x 43.5’

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Salal 2 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Salal 3 â–¼

Salal 3 is located on the second floor (elevator and stairs) and features a sprung floor with windows to the outside and access to an outdoor deck. A movable wall opens to Salal 2 for a larger space. The room has access to change rooms, showers, water fountains and the public playground.

Key Features:

  • Chairs & tables
  • Outdoor patio access
  • Wall of mirrors
  • Playground access
  • Sound system
  • Sprung floor

Capacity:
60 (theatre seating)
35 (tables & chairs seating)

Pricing:
Private: $17.10
Commercial: $19.00

*If you are a registered non-profit group, please let us know as you may be eligible for a discounted rate. Prices increase every September*

Dimensions: 19.5’ x 43.5’

Curious about our facilities accessibility features?
Click HERE to see Oliver Woods Accessibility features.

Check out Salal 3 Availability:
Click HERE to view live availability for this space

Room Rental Request:

Submit a Rental Request

If you have any questions or inquiries about this room, please reach out to lisa.helgeson@nanaimo.ca or 250-756-5282.

Last updated: June 9, 2026


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