Coquitlam strives to provide community recreation experiences for people of all ages and abilities. Contact the Community Services team to discuss how we can best support your visit:
Participants who require direct support to safely enjoy our services, can also bring their own support person with them at no additional cost. It is expected the support person will be with the participant throughout their visit and be fully engaged in supporting them. Please let the front desk or programming team know upon arrival.
Families with children and youth in registered recreation programs are encouraged to complete Recreation Support Request Form a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the program.
A recreation support plan can contribute to the participant’s experience by:
The community services department will work with families to provide one to one support for participants who require it for out of school camps. It is recommended that if the participant has a support person at school that you apply for one to one support for camps.
All support is subject to availability of staffing resources and demand. Our ability to accommodate may depend on:
One to one support is provided by City of Coquitlam Inclusion Support Leaders (ISL’s). Our ISL’s have education and experience in one or more of the following areas:
The City does their best to provide resources to as many participants who need it as they can.
Contact the Community Services team for more information.
Is your child feeling nervous about participating in a camp or recreation program? Reference our Social Stories to help them prepare for the experience.
An all-inclusive skate designed for individuals who may have sensory sensitivities or anyone looking for a quieter skating experience. Music, bright lighting, and arena buzzers will be turned off for the duration of the skate. Reduced capacity ensures a sensory-friendly atmosphere.
Drop-in rates apply. Pre-registration recommended.
Upcoming skates at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex:
There are no sessions scheduled at this time.
An all-inclusive leisure swim time for those who may have sensory processing challenges or are simply looking for a quieter swim. Music and all water features will be turned off and not available for the duration of the swim time. Drop-in rates apply.
Upcoming swims at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex:
There are no sessions scheduled at this time.
Please reach out to Dan (604-927-6037) in Aquatics or Community Services (604-927-6076), if you have any questions about this adapted class.
(formerly known as Adaptive Aqua Motion)
Designed for individuals looking to increase their functional abilities with the use of water.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dan (604-927-6037) in Aquatics or Community Services (604-927-6076), if you have any questions about this adapted class.
Our fitness centres at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex and City Centre Aquatic Complex are equipped with:
We also offer a variety of products for reduced hand function which provides users with increased independence in the weight room. Active Hands, including gripping aids, d-ring aids and hook aids, are available in the weight room upon request.
Monday, April 21 (8 – 10 a.m.)