Celebrate Diversity Month

April 2023

Coquitlam is recognizing Celebrate Diversity Month in April with initiatives that highlight what makes each person unique and how these differences contribute to a vibrant, welcoming community.

Throughout the month, the City will be highlighting the work taking place to break down barriers and ensure that everyone – regardless of ability, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation and other lived experiences – is able to live, work and thrive in a safe, welcoming community.

DIVERSITY MONTH

Rate Freeze for 2023

Recreation Drop-in Fees

Good news! Recreation drop-in and ONE PASS rates will remain at 2022 prices until March 31, 2024. Go for a swim or skate, shoot some hoops, stretch out in yoga, join in some volleyball or get the family together to try badminton. View drop-in schedules to get started today!

In addition to weekly low-cost drop-in activities and the convenient ONE PASS, we also offer the Financial Assistance for Recreation (FAR) program and Grade 5 and 6 Active Passes.

ONE PASS

Blue Mountain Park Master Plan

What We Heard and Next Steps

Following extensive public engagement and technical work, the Master Plan that will guide the future of Blue Mountain Park is starting to take shape. A detailed public engagement breakdown is available at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/BlueMountainPark, as well as a short infographic summarizing the feedback.

The next steps for the project team will include balancing varying needs in order to create a park concept and land use plan, as well as determining the order for implementation. There will be future opportunities for the public, park users and user groups to learn more and provide feedback, which will be advertised through the project page as well as the City’s social media channels and the local newspaper.

LEARN MORE

We’re Hiring!

Do Work that Matters

Are you looking for work that is meaningful, reflects your values and supports your professional and life goals? You’ll find it at the City of Coquitlam, recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for six years in a row.

The City supports employee growth and retention by creating opportunities for training and advancement, as well as flexibility to help employees achieve work-life balance. Click the link below to view current job postings and sign up to receive job alerts.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Garden Workshops

Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park

Join Coquitlam’s Park Spark team for exciting garden workshops at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park. Learn gardening basics, including starting from seed, life in the soil, composting, plant lifecycles and the power of pollinators. Create a spring container, hanging basket, herb container or a pollinator planter. Plus, look forward to some wormy workshops!

To register, click the link below and open the Drop In Park Spark dropdown to see available programs, or email garden@coquitlam.ca.

GARDEN WORKSHOPS

Neighbourhood Small Grants

Grants Available until April 18

Do you have an idea for a low-cost project that will help make Coquitlam safer, stronger or more connected?

You can apply for a Neighbourhood Small Grant (NSG) ranging from $50 to $500 until April 18. This collaborative program is made possible by the City of Coquitlam, Coquitlam Foundation, Vancouver Foundation, and the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC. The grant aims to support local projects that foster social connections, tackle isolation, and strengthen the community.

Last year, several successful projects were awarded funding, including paint nights, construction of pollinator hotels in local neighbourhoods, overdose awareness events, youth writing groups and more.

APPLY NOW

Spotlight on Sport

We’re Popping Up at Local Events

Coquitlam’s Spotlight on Sport team will be popping up at tournaments in the coming weeks. Stop by the team tent for some great giveaways.

BC Ultimate Society's Junior 5v5 on Sunday, April 16 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Percy Perry Stadium in Town Centre Park
Coquitlam Minor Football's Football Jamboree on Saturday, April 22 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Percy Perry Stadium in Town Centre Park

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORT

Explore the Outdoors this Spring

Outdoor Recreation

Get active outdoors this spring! We’re offering outdoor recreation programs in nearby parks, fields and trails.

Stay tuned to the Outdoor Recreation section in the online registration system for upcoming outdoor programs, including mountain biking camps, hiking meetups, all-day summer camps, Baby-and-Me hikes, Eco Trekker programs tailored to early childhood education and more.

OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Glen Pine Pavilion

Cinco de Mayo commemorates an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over the French forces on May 5, 1862 and has since evolved to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. Join us for this colourful celebration on Friday, May 5 from 5:45 – 9:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) with live entertainment from Mariachi Tabasko. Menu includes a taco bar, salads and dessert.

Special thanks to Presenting Partner, Aspira Retirement Living (Astoria and Mayfair Terrace).

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