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St. Matthews Centre Parking
(Benton & Charles — entrance from Benton Street)

Weekdays: parking passes required; visitors get a pass from their program coordinator.
Evenings & weekends: free, first-come, first-served.
25 spaces total. Special arrangements available for large events.
Do not park in the surface lot at Church & Benton — it is privately operated.

Additional Parking Nearby

Charles & Benton City Parking Garage (P2) — Directly across from St. Matthews, entrance from Charles Street. Free Sundays; max $6.25 evenings Mon–Sat.
Queen Street South City Parking Lot (P3) — Adjacent to the St. Matthews lot, entrance from Queen Street South. Free after 5 p.m. weekdays and all day Saturday–Sunday.
Benton Street Parking — Free on-street parking between Courtland Avenue and St. George Street. Follow posted signs.
More info: City of Kitchener Parking Page.

Accessibility at St. Matthews

St. Matthews Centre is fully accessible from both parking areas. Here's what to expect once you're on site.

Entrances

Church Street — Two power-door entrances; the one closest to Charles Street includes a ramp and lift.
Parking lot — One power-door entrance with direct access to the Community Hall.

Inside the Building

Lift — Connects the ground floor to the Sanctuary level and second floor.
Ramp — Interior ramp between the ground and second floor.
Assistive hearing — Hearing loop in the Sanctuary for compatible hearing aids and implants.
Accessible washrooms — In the Community Hall, beside Fellowship Hall, and at the Sanctuary level beside the church office.

Guests with specific accessibility needs are welcome to contact us before their visit so we can identify the best entrance, parking, and route.