Cooling Centres are Open

Thursday, July 29 – Saturday, July 31

The City is providing cooling centres at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex and Glen Pine Pavilion until the evening of Saturday, July 31 in response to the current heat wave. Pets can be accommodated at both locations, and other City facilities including community centres and libraries are also open and will welcome anyone looking to get out of the heat during their existing operating hours.

Please click on the link below for details on the cooling centre hours or call our recorded emergency help line at 604-927-4357(HELP).

COOLING CENTRES

Plan a Block Party this Summer

$300 Grant Available

Reconnect with your neighbours safely this summer and receive a $300 grant to support your block party. This year, we’re matching the usual $150 block party grant through the Community Support and Recovery Plan (CSRP). Other benefits include free Special Event Liability insurance and you can request road closures and the use of free barricades if needed.

Click the link below to view the application criteria and submission requirements.

APPLY

Don’t Let Our Parks Go Up in Smoke

Permit Needed to BBQ in Parks

Our fire-risk has been in the 'extreme' range for more than three consecutive days, therefore, a permit will be required for the use of a barbeque in any Coquitlam park other than several which have been pre-approved.

Click the link below for details on the locations and to get a permit, as well as more information on summer fire safety.

FIRE SAFETY

Summer Concert Series

Virtual Performances Streaming

Tune in to the much-loved, fifth annual Summer Concert Series! Get ready to sing and dance – with four concerts featuring local talent.

The exciting lineup includes Redwoods; Duane, Dave and Johanna of The Town Pants; John Welsh & Los Valientes; and Raincity. The performances were recorded at the drive-in concerts earlier this month, and will premiere on Facebook, YouTube and the website from Aug. 23 through Sept. 17.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Menstrual Products

Now Free at City Facilities

In a move to reduce barriers to recreation and promote gender equity, we recently installed dispensers with free individually-wrapped tampons and pads in 77 women’s and unisex washrooms at 10 civic buildings and 20 outdoor pools and parks in Coquitlam.

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New Garden Programming Available

Inspiration Garden

We have two new hands-on programs running at Town Centre Park’s Inspiration Garden in August. Learn about a bug’s life and their role in the garden in Insect Investigators on Friday, Aug. 6 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., or learn about coexisting with urban wildlife in Coquitlam and how to stay safe if you have an encounter in All About Urban Wildlife on Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 10 – 10:45 a.m.

Click the link below to register for these programs.

INSPIRATION GARDEN

Lafarge Lake Loop Trail

Improvements Coming Soon

Town Centre Park users can look forward to a new enhanced and accessible pathway around the perimeter of Lafarge Lake. Other planned improvements include lighting, new gathering spaces, wayfinding and other amenities.

Check out all of the improvements scheduled for 2021 by clicking the link below.

LAFARGE LAKE

Sports Field of the Month

Hampton Park

Do you know about Hampton Park (1760 Paddock Dr.) in northwest Coquitlam? Enjoy beautiful mountain views while having fun at the baseball and softball diamond, grass playing field, basketball court and playground. The park also connects to Ridge Park trails.

Come and get your game on with park elements and activities for all ages and accessibility levels.

CHECK IT OUT

Invasive Plant Advisory

Giant Hogweed

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. The clear sap found in its stem and hairs can result in severe burns and blistering and if the sap enters the eyes, it can cause temporary or permanent blindness.

If you find giant hogweed on your property, it needs to be removed as per the City’s Noxious Weed Bylaw Number 4181, 2010. It is best to let a professional remove this plant.

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