Fall 2022 Recreation Programs

Important Registration Info
 
General Recreation and Fitness Registration Starts Soon

• Monday, Aug. 15 – Programs are viewable online at 8:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, Aug. 17 – Online, phone-in and in-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

 
Online registration is available 24/7 at coquitlam.ca/registration. Phone-in registration is available 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.
 
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New Park Now Open

Sheffield Park on Burke Mountain

 
Did you hear? Coquitlam’s newest neighbourhood park is now open and ready for summertime fun! Sheffield Park features children’s play areas, a spray park, an area for youth with basketball hoops and a skateboard park, washrooms, free Wi-Fi and gorgeous views.
 
Click the link below to learn more about this park and plan your visit.
 
SHEFFIELD PARK

Three Days, Three Sites, Endless Fun

Kaleidoscope Arts Festival

 
Coquitlam’s Kaleidoscope Arts Festival offers in-person performances and immersive activities at three locations Aug. 19 to 21. Look forward to captivating arts and culture experiences, with free admission, award-winning musicians, dance performances, Indigenous and cultural education, workshops, kids activities and more.

Thanks to the support of this year’s Kaleidoscope music partner, TD Bank Group, Coquitlam is excited to bring two-time JUNO award winning songwriter and musician Dan Mangan to the TD Community Plaza stage.

For a full schedule of events and details about all of the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival participants, click the link below.

KALEIDOSCOPE

Jazz Music in Town Centre Park

Summer Concert Series

 
We rocked out on July 15, and now we’re looking forward to swingin’ the evening away at Jazz Night. Musical guests are lighting up the TD Community Plaza Stage for the Summer Concert Series tomorrow and Sept. 2 from 6 – 9 p.m., with the support of presenting partner Coquitlam Centre. 

Look forward to these great performances:

• Aug. 5: Jazz Night – Diane Lines and Sweetpea Swing Band

• Sept. 2: Pop Night – Ashley Pater and Queer As Funk

For more info about the musical lineup and food vendors, click the link below.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Coquitlam Sports Fair

Town Centre Park

 
Try out new sports, discover what local sports groups have to offer and find fun ways to stay active at Coquitlam’s Sports Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1 – 3 p.m. at North Field #6 in Town Centre Park.

Twenty-one sports groups will take part, including BC Aquasonics, Blind Sports BC, Coquitlam Express, Special Olympics Coquitlam, TORCA – Tri-Cities Off Road Cycling Association, Windies Sports & Cultural Association and many more.

Click the link below for more information and the full list of sports organizations.

SPORTS FAIR

Nature Play Drop-ins

Kids Can Have Fun Outdoor this Summer

 
Looking for outdoor activities for your kids? Check out free Nature Play drop-ins on Tuesdays and Thursdays until Aug. 18 for children 6 – 10 years old. Unplug, get outdoors and explore nature through themed games, unstructured play, art and construction.
 
Pre-registration is required. To sign up, click the link below and open the Outdoor Learning dropdown to see available dates, times and locations.

NATURE PLAY

Canopy and Nature Walks 

Tree Spree

 
The Park Spark team is offering some tree-rific walks through Coquitlam’s parks this month.

• Tree Canopy Walk: Thursday, Aug. 18 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Mundy Park

• Nature Walks: Saturday, Aug. 6 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Hoy Creek, Friday, Aug. 12 from 1- 2:30 p.m. at Riverview Forest and Saturday, Aug. 13 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at Mundy Park

 
For more info about these free activities and to register, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

TREE SPREE

Garden Workshops

Park Spark

 
Join the Park Spark team for these exciting free garden workshops this month.

• Intro to Mason Bees: Monday, Aug. 8 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion

• Composting: Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Inspiration Garden

• Pollination 101 with the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology: Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Inspiration Garden

For more info about these free workshops, email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

PARK SPARK

Cultural Partner Programming

Coquitlam Public Library

 
Coquitlam Public Library wants to hear how they can serve you better. Whether that's through collections, programs or other services, let them know how they’ve been doing by filling out a short Customer Satisfaction Survey. Survey closes Aug. 15.

SURVEY

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