Stay and Play this Winter

Activities for All Ages

Stay and Play in Coquitlam this winter, with fun and festive holiday activities for all ages. From movie marathons to holiday crafting, a Grandparent and Me: Sing-a-Long and a Grinch event, there’s something for everyone. Click the link below to see what’s available.
 
If these activities aren’t your thing, recreation facilities will be open over the holidays for drop-in swimming, skating, sports and fitness. Operating hours are different than usual so view the holiday drop-in schedules for details.
 
STAY AND PLAY

December Themed Drop-in Skates  

Presented by FortisBC

Strap on your skates, grab your helmet and join us at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) to celebrate the season at one of our December Themed Skates, presented by FortisBC. Look forward to a Holiday Sweater Skate, Boxing Day Skate, New Year’s Eve Skate and more.
 
All skates are drop-in, subject to capacity limits and no pre-registration is required. Family admission (child rate up to five people) rates apply. Skate and helmet rentals are available.
 
SKATE DATES AND TIMES

Enhance your Lights at Lafarge Experience

Park Spark Pop-up Activities

Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly pop-up activities with the Park Spark Light Brigade, rain or shine. Click the link below to view the pop-up activities running Friday, Dec. 17 – Thursday, Dec. 23.
 
Thank you to the Light Brigade Volunteers – this week we want to recognize Melodia Choir. Thank you for filling the Inspiration Garden with festive carols. Curious how you can get involved? Email parkspark@coquitlam.ca for more information.
 
PARK SPARK

Strong and Mindful

Classes to Connect Mind and Body

This winter, get Strong and Mindful. Try fitness classes that connect mind and body to build strength and stamina, including Pilates, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow and more.
 
A reminder that fitness has returned to City Centre Aquatic Complex and more weekly group fitness classes have been added to the drop-in schedule. Click the link below to view the drop-in schedule.
 
FITNESS

Northeast Community Centre

Have Your Say

 
Before finalizing the building plan for the Northeast Community Centre, we’re sharing the draft plans as guided by public input and industry experts. The future Northeast Community Centre is expected to open its doors by 2026, and the City is continuing to engage the community and interested and affected parties to ensure the needs, interests, values and aspirations of the community are identified and reflected in the resulting facility.
 
Please complete the survey online before Jan. 14, 2022, visit the project webpage or check out this short video to learn more about this important project.
 
HAVE YOUR SAY

Lend a Helping Hand this Winter

Volunteer to be a Snow Angel

The arrival of winter weather presents challenges for some Coquitlam residents. We’re looking for Snow Angel volunteers who can lend a helping hand by assisting those who are unable to clear their City sidewalks.
 
Volunteers are paired with neighbours in need, who are within walking distance, to assist in clearing snow from their City sidewalk within 24 hours of snowfall.
 
Click the link below to view the list of neighbourhoods in need of volunteers.
 
SNOW ANGELS

Spotlight on Sport

Subscribe to the Email List

Looking for more sport-focused information, including drop-in programs, spring and summer camps, try-it classes, workshops and volunteer opportunities? Subscribe to the Spotlight on Sport email list to receive updates once a month. 
 
SUBSCRIBE

New Cycling Maps Added

CoquitlamConnect Mobile App

Swipe, tap, click and cycle in Coquitlam. The City launched an update to the CoquitlamConnect mobile app, which includes new interactive bike maps. Users can view routes in and around Coquitlam and add filters based on the rider’s comfort level. The new feature was developed with support from the City's Community Support and Recovery Program (CSRP).
 
Click the link below to learn more about the update and download the app today.
 
COQUITLAMCONNECT

This message is sent on behalf of Claudette Haire, Business Services Manager
Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca