Outdoor Recreation
Spending time in nature can help clear the mind, reduce stress and keep the body healthy. Coquitlam is proud to offer outdoor recreation programs for all ages to explore the outdoors, learn about the natural environment and how to do it safely.
Registered programs include programs for preschoolers, camps for school-aged children, baby-and-me hiking, guided hikes, mountain biking, learn to fish and backcountry navigation courses.
Register for Programs & Activities
Click here or on the image above to find a program and register. For the best online registration experience, please use Google Chrome.
In the online registration system, look for the Outdoor section (on the bottom left of the screen) and open the Outdoor Recreation dropdown to see available programs, dates and times.
We're offering the following guided hikes over the spring season:
- Mundy Park
- Pinecone Burke Provincial Park
- Belcarra
- Coquitlam River
- Eagle Mountain
- Ridge Park
- Miller Ravine & the Chines
- Cypress Lake
Before signing up for any specific hike, take a look at the difficulty rating to assess if the program is right for you. Hikes are rated Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced, based on a variety of factors including trail length, steepness and condition such as tripping or fall hazard.
View our Hiking Rating chart (PDF)
If you have questions about any of the hikes, please contact the Outdoor Recreation Coordinator for more information.
Hiking Participant PAR-Q
Before taking part in a hiking program, please read the questions below to assess your readiness to participate:
- Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
- Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?
- In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
- Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
- Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?
- Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?
If you answered YES to one or more of the questions:
Talk with your doctor before you start becoming much more physically active. Tell your doctor about the PAR-Q and which questions you answered YES to.
We offer programs for kids ages three and up including:
- Learn to Fish
- Mountain Biking
- Eco Trekkers (3 – 5 years old)
- Nature Trekkers (7 – 10 years old)
- Tennis
- Day Camps
- Learn to Camp
Camp Locations and Meeting Spots
- Blue Mountain Park, 975 King Albert Ave.
- Mundy Park Field House, 641 Hillcrest St.
Camp Partnerships
- Outdoor Tennis Camps in partnership with Tennis for Life
- Mountain Bike Camps in partnership with iRide
- YMCA Day Camps in partnerships with YMCA
Important Forms
Need some extra support in camps? For children who may need a little extra support and encouragement, contact the Community Services team to learn more about recreation support plans. Learn more about how Coquitlam supports inclusion in our recreation programs.
Other Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors
Explore, play, discover! Check out over 134 kilometers of trail systems in Coquitlam. View the Trail Maps and Guide or use our Park Finder to help plan your next visit.
Stay Up to Date
Sign up for for our bi-weekly PRC E-News to receive advance notice on recreation programming registration dates, as well as info and updates on kids’ camps, recreation facilities, new parks, input opportunities, fitness tips, upcoming events and more.
Volunteering Opportunities
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Learn more about volunteering in recreation with the City.