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Coquitlam Recognizes Day of Mourning

Recreation Service Updates

 
On Sept. 19, 2022, Coquitlam will recognize a National Day of Mourning to mark the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. As a result, certain civic facilities in Coquitlam will be closed or operate with reduced service levels.

Most drop-in and registered programs will operate as usual, however School District 43 sites (Summit Community Centre, and Smiling Creek and Centennial Activity Centres) will be closed. For questions about specific programs, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/registration or call 604-927-4386.

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Coquitlam Aquatics Update

Transition to Lifesaving Society

 
Did you hear? Earlier this year, the Canadian Red Cross announced that it’s winding down swimming and lifeguarding programs to focus on surging humanitarian demands.

As a result, we’re transitioning from the Canadian Red Cross Swim Kids program to the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life program for winter 2023 lessons. This transition will not affect fall 2022 swimming lessons.

Click the link below to view the lesson conversion chart. If you have questions about this transition, connect with staff by calling 604-927-4386 or emailing prcs_info@coquitlam.ca.

AQUATICS

Cottonwood Park

Park Expansion Now Open

 
The second phase expansion of Cottonwood Park (672 Aspen St.) is complete. Residents can enjoy a parkour area, table tennis and interactive games including hopscotch-painted concrete and picnic tables with inlaid chessboards. Residents can also continue to enjoy the multi-sport grass fields, full-size multi-sport courts and water play area introduced in the first phase of the expansion.
 
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CCAC Annual Maintenance Update

Fitness Centre Now Open

 
Good news! The weight room at City Centre Aquatic Complex has re-opened—drop in for a workout from 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Group fitness classes will resume Sept. 19.

Click the link below for more information.

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Summer Concert Series

Give Your Feedback for a Chance to Win

 
Have you attended one of the free Summer Concerts in Town Centre Park? We want to hear from you! Click the link below to take the event survey for a chance to win a $50 Coquitlam Centre gift card. The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m., this Friday, Sept. 16.
 
Special thanks to our Event Survey Partner, Coquitlam Centre.
 
SUMMER CONCERTS SURVEY

Spirit of Coquitlam Grant

Fall 2022 Intake

 
Apply for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant and you could receive funding for your not-for-profit organization.

Questions? We are here to help—contact the Grant Coordinator to review your application. Email communitygrant@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-3538.

For more information and to register for a webinar, click the link below.

SPIRIT GRANT

Garden Workshops

Park Spark

 
Join the Park Spark team for these exciting garden workshops.

• Rose Care and Pruning: Sept. 28 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Centennial Rose Garden
• Fall Planter Making Workshops: Sept. 28 from 2 – 3 p.m. and Oct. 5 from 2 – 3 p.m.
• Wormy Workshop/Dirt Detective: Oct. 7 from 1 – 2 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden
• Composting: Oct. 7 from 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden

 
For more information, click the link below or email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.
 
GARDEN WORKSHOPS

Canopy and Nature Walks 

Tree Spree

The Park Spark team is offering some tree-rific walks through Coquitlam’s parks. Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 21 for National Tree Day. We’ll be giving away trees from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at Glen Park, Rochester Park and Victoria Park.

Plus, join us for a Tree Canopy Walk on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Town Centre Park followed by a tree giveaway from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
 
For more info about these free activities and to register, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

TREE SPREE

Youth Leadership Development

Pinetree Community Centre

 
Are you looking to build leadership skills? Check out Youth Leadership Development for ages 13 to 14, running Mondays, Oct. 10 to Dec. 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre.

Develop skills in communication, conflict resolution, relationship building and gain confidence overall. The program includes a combination of theory and hands-on practical learning, including volunteering in City programs.

Click the link in profile to register online, or call 604-927-4386.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Riverview Trail Building Day

In Partnership with TORCA

 
Join us at Riverview Park on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for a fun morning of sustainable trail building. To register for the event, email trails@coquitlam.ca.
 
Offered in partnership with the Tri-cities Off Road Cycling Association (TORCA).
 
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Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca