Coquitlam celebrated the official grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Mundy Park Pool today, marking the City's investment in a modern, inclusive outdoor aquatic facility just in time for summer.
COQUITLAM, B.C., July 11, 2025 – Coquitlam celebrated the official grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Mundy Park Pool today, marking the City’s investment in a modern, inclusive outdoor aquatic facility just in time for summer.
Building for Current Needs and Future Growth
This renewal, which includes a new leisure pool with beach entry, splash area, lazy river, warming pool and more, is part of Coquitlam’s broader investment in recreation facilities that support community health, accessibility and long-term sustainability. The recent upgrades will allow for increased capacity at the pool; up to 100% more drop-in swimmers and up to 50% more swimming lessons than the old pool was able to accommodate.
In addition to enhanced recreational opportunities, the new facility incorporates several sustainability features, including air source heat pumps for heating and cooling, and pool covers to reduce heat loss overnight. These upgrades significantly reduce the facility’s operational greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the City’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Learn more about the aquatic facility and accessible amenities at coquitlam.ca/MundyParkPool.
Cultural Recognition
Through the planning and design of the facility, the City engaged the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation to create two cultural recognition pieces:
- Circle of Life is paving treatment at both facility entrances. Imprinted into the pavement, the piece features a central salmon medallion surrounded by five smaller medallions with images related to Family, Children, Fun, Water, and Land.
- Great Blue Heron is a circular carving in yellow cedar of a Blue Heron. Located inside the entrance of the facility, the Heron Spindle is designed to be interactive, allowing visitors to rotate it and see the image transform based on its orientation.
Collaborations like these honour Coquitlam’s cultural heritage and reflect a commitment to reconciliation through partnership with the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation. Circle of Life and Great Blue Heron share important stories of this land, helping to bring Indigenous culture in public spaces and offering meaningful opportunities for learning, reflection, and connection.
Funding Support
Funding for the aquatic facility renovation and expansion was supported in part by the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream. Under the program, the Government of Canada invested over $2.41 million, and the Province of British Columbia contributed over $2.01 million.
This funding support has helped to enable the design and delivery of an accessible and sustainable facility that will serve the community for years to come.
Quotes
“Public spaces like the Mundy Park Pool are where communities come together. This renewed facility not only offers modern, accessible amenities for all ages and abilities, it also reflects Coquitlam’s vision for a more sustainable future. Our government is proud to support projects that bring people together and improve quality of life in communities across Canada.”
Zoe Royer, Member of Parliament for Port Moody – Coquitlam, British Columbia
“Swimming pools are vital community hubs where children can learn to swim, and where people go to stay active and catch up with friends on warm summer days. The upgrades to the Mundy Park Pool celebrate Indigenous culture and will help build a more sustainable future for Coquitlam. We will keep working with all levels of government, investing in local services that people need and enjoy.”
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
“Recreation centres like the Mundy Park pool are the beating heart of a community where people of all ages come together to connect, stay active and unwind. The renovations to the pool demonstrate Coquitlam’s commitment to reconciliation and building a stronger, more sustainable community. With this investment, more people will be able to enjoy the pool this summer, and for summers to come.”
Jennifer Blatherwick, MLA for Coquitlam- Maillardville
“Coquitlam’s outdoor spaces play an important role in the lives of our residents – from staying active to connecting with others and enjoying nature. With its expanded amenities and accessibility upgrades, the new Mundy Park Pool will better serve our growing community while also reflecting our commitment to sustainability. We’re proud to have invested in a modern, inclusive facility that will benefit Coquitlam residents for years to come, and grateful to our federal and provincial partners for their support.”
Mayor Richard Stewart
A Pool at the Heart of Coquitlam’s Largest Urban Forest
Nestled within Mundy Park, Coquitlam’s largest urban forest, the Mundy Park Pool is a community destination for outdoor recreation. With expanded amenities, enhanced accessibility, and a strong focus on sustainability, the facility reflects Coquitlam’s commitment to offering modern, inclusive spaces for residents to enjoy. It is an investment in the community’s well-being and the environment, providing a lasting amenity for generations to come. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/MundyParkPool.
Media contact:
Tobi May
Director Major Capital Projects
604-927-6220
TMay@coquitlam.ca
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.