News Flash

COQUITLAM, B.C., Aug. 9, 2023 – Coquitlam residents can soon plan their fall activities, hobbies and events as registration for general recreation, fitness and park programs opens on Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. 

Registration for fall swimming and skating programs opened on July 26.

Registration Dates

Fall general recreation, fitness and park programs run September to December. Key upcoming dates are:

• Friday, Aug. 11 – View programs online
• Monday, Aug. 14 – View the Fall Program Guide online
• Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. – Online, phone and in-person registration opens 

View programs and the Fall Guide at coquitlam.ca/registration.

Three Ways to Register: 

• Online at coquitlam.ca/registration 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Make sure to set up your online account ahead of time. 
• By phone at 604-927-4386 weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except for statutory holidays) and weekends 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• At any City recreation centre during operating hours, including:
  1. City Centre Aquatic Complex, 1210 Pinetree Way
  2. Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave.
  3. Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Court
  4. Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave.
  5. Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way
  6. Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St.

 Types of Registered Programs Available 

Offering programs for all ages and abilities, Coquitlam has a variety of general recreation, fitness and park activities available, including: 

• Adult crafts, hobbies, dance, language classes, information presentations and workshops 
• Winter break camps
• Beginner-friendly, low-impact fitness classes
• Fun adult-participation programs for early years children
• Arts and crafts, dance and sport programs for children 
• Sports, music, fitness and leadership development programs for youth 
• Birthday parties at Maillardville and Poirier Community Centres
• Gardening workshops
• Special events at parks and facilities throughout Coquitlam

 Financial Assistance Available for Recreation

It is now easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services through the City’s Financial Assistance for Recreation program. Each year, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, rentals and more. For details or to register online, visit coquitlam.ca/FinancialAssistanceRec.

Don’t Miss the Next Registration Date

Find out about upcoming registration dates and other Coquitlam Parks, Recreation, and Culture news: 

• Subscribe to the PRC E-News newsletter at coquitlam.ca/enews to receive bi-weekly parks, recreation and culture updates
• Follow @cityofcoquitlam on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn
• Download the free CoquitlamConnect app from the App Store or Google Play, or through the links at coquitlam.ca/CoquitlamConnect
• Find other ways to stay connected at coquitlam.ca/connect

Media contact:
Jim LaCroix
Community Recreation Manager 
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”.  The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.