Mission: Work with the community to create and support leisure and parks opportunities that encourage healthy lifestyles.
Through programs, services, facilitation, recreation facilities, parks and hiking trails, the City of Coquitlam Leisure and Parks staff contribute daily to the quality of life and well-being of the community. Leisure programs for all ages are offered throughout the year at recreation facilities and through partnerships with schools and other organizations. In addition to its leisure and parks services, the department is responsible for maintenance management of all City buildings and cemetery operations and also provides Emergency Social Services, such as food and accommodations, for evacuated residents in the event of a major disaster.
Through programs, services, recreation facilities, parks and hiking trails, the City of Coquitlam Leisure and Parks staff contribute daily to the quality of life and well-being of the community. Leisure programs for all ages are offered throughout the year at recreation facilities and through partnerships with schools and other organizations.
The City's recreation facilities – Chimo Pool, City Centre Aquatic Complex, the Sports Centre, Poirier Community Centre and Pinetree Community Centre – are fully equipped to offer customers both training programs and a range of leisure activities. Seniors enjoy a special club environment at Dogwood Pavilion and the Pinetree Community Centre, where opportunities for crafts, activities, entertainment and programs are tailored to members' interests.
Leisure and Parks staff are actively involved in parks planning, development and maintenance to create multiple opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. In the summer, water spray parks and pools offer fun in the sun. The City's hiking trails like the new Coquitlam Crunch, the path around Como Lake and 12 km of trails in Mundy Park, offer year-long opportunities to learn more about our natural environment.
At a glance…
- 2,506 Seniors Centre members
- 533 volunteers in Leisure and Parks Services
- 33,135 hours volunteered in Leisure and Parks Services
- 370,538 hours in registered leisure & aquatics programs
- 379,290 admissions to City Centre Aquatic Complex
- 111,292 admissions to Chimo Pool
- 15,206 admissions to Sports Centre Manage 90 km of trails and 80 active parks and open spaces (natural areas) of more than 2,300 acres
- Maintain a total of 77 sports fields & ball diamonds