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From hiking along the Upper Coquitlam River to the Crystal falls to enjoying nature in Minnekhada Regional Park to joining for fun educational workshops held by Coquitlam Heritage Society, Coquitlam abounds with outdoor activities and diverse entertainment opportunities. Here are 24 fun things to do with kids in Coquitlam.
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Coquitlam
COMO LAKE PARK
This extremely popular park is always a great destination for children and parents. With a lovely one-kilometer walking trail that circumnavigates the lake, the park also offers an opportunity for kids 16 and under to fish without a licence from the two floating docks. Please note though, that it is only catch and release. A playground is available, and several picnic spots. This is designated migration lake, so for those kids who like birdwatching, this is a fantastic destination.
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CRYSTAL FALLS
On a hot day this might be the perfect excursion for the family. Kids will burn up energy along the easy 6.5-kilometer hike along the Upper Coquitlam River to the falls themselves. Be prepared for a dip in the river or a dip in the canyon above the falls. The river is shallow and the cool water is a nice treat after hiking. Take a picnic and make it a full day outing. You need at least two hours to complete this activity, more if you are going to swim or picnic.
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TOWNE CENTER PARK
Named the “Best Public Space” in 2017, this park has everything your kids need to keep busy all day long. Along with a BMX jump park, kids can have fun in the skateboard bowl, spray park, and playground. Hike around LaFarge Lake or go fishing off the pier for rainbow trout. Find baseball diamonds, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and much more within this park.
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INSPIRATION GARDENS
This garden area is “dedicated to growing, developing and supporting gardeners in the community” and is an excellent place to stop to let kids learn a little about plants and flowers. Everything is well marked, so even if you don’t know a lot about plants yourself, your kids will still enjoy seeing the names of each one. Everything from fruit trees to herbs to petunias are showcased here, and your family will enjoy the quiet time among the plants. During the summer kids gardening programs are available.
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CITY CENTER AQUATIC COMPLEX
Take your kids to “Florida” when you visit this themed pool. Featuring a tropical lagoon play area with a wave pool, a lazy river, a long waterslide, a bubble pool, interactive water toys, diving boards, a rope swing and a mini zip line, this aquatic center will give your water loving kids enough to do for an afternoon. For those who want to practice their swim strokes, there is also an Olympic sized swimming pool to enjoy. Relax at the end of your swim in the hot tub or sauna.
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TRAPPED COQUITLAM
We’ve all heard of normal escape rooms, but have you heard of a 5D Escape Room? The new future in escape situations, your kids will be bound to have tons of fun as they experience this exciting activity. This is more than just a puzzle or a game, it is a story that the players are involved in. With a variety of themes to choose from, this can be a family activity that is appropriate for all ages.
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MUNDY PARK
An absolutely stunning area to spend some time outdoors with your children. The three main pathways give your kids plenty of opportunities to walk, hike or bike through the beautiful temperate rainforest.Birds, butterflies, and animals can frequently be seen here. On the west side of the park families will also find a playground, a 9-hole disc golf course, a lacrosse box, ball diamonds, sports fields, picnic area, and an outdoor pool.
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MINNEKHADA REGIONAL PARK
This area offers so many outdoor activities it is amazing, so scoop up your kids and head out to the beautiful Minnekhada Regional Park, where your family can enjoy the spectacular views and hiking trails. There are five different trails available, so families can choose the ones most appropriate for their children’s hiking level. If you are hiking in the area, please be bear aware, as there are black bears frequently in this park.
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COQUITLAM CRUNCH TRAIL
For the hard-core kids that love to hike, this is a great medium level challenge trail that takes you on an urban walk. Keep in mind that this trail is purely for exercise as the views are obstructed by power lines. Make sure your kids are prepared with appropriate walking shoes, water and snacks. The 4.5 kilometer round trip hike takes about an hour and a half in total if they walk at a good pace.
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PINECONE BURKE PROVINCIAL PARK
A huge provincial park that offers numerous hiking trails, this can be a good destination for a day’s getaway or for overnight camping trips with the kids. There are designated, first come first serve, backcountry campsites along many of these trails. If your kids are into canoeing, take a spin on Pitt Lake, or paddle over to the Widgeon Creek Campsite to camp for the night. You can canoe, boat and kayak on Pitt Lake, Widgeon Slough and Widgeon Creek. Kids can fish in Pitt Lake, but keep in mind that licences are needed to fish here.
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WOODLAND WALK TRAIL
Families will find this a perfect day out on a nice day in Coquitlam. This is an easy trail that is about 8 kilometers round trip walk that takes about 3 hours in total. The destination is Sawblade Falls, which your kids will love. Don’t be put off by the sounds of gunshots, they are coming from the nearby Port Coquitlam District Hunting and Fishing Club and the farther away you get the less you will hear them. Be bear aware in this area.
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COQUITLAM HERITAGE SOCIETY
The Heritage Society hosts a variety of events for children 4 years of age and above throughout the year. Check out their website for all the details, but some examples of the fun activities include building bird feeders, weaving and rope making, chocolate making, cupcake decorating, and more. The Heritage Society also hosts family events like Mothers Day Teas, and historic walking tours.
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EAGLEQUEST GOLF
Eaglequest Golf has a family focus and is bringing golf to all ages. There are plenty of activities to choose from here, so your kids will easily find something to occupy them.Sporting a 9-hole golf course, a covered mat range, a chipping green, a mini golf course and foot golf, this destination offers everything your family will want.
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LITTLE PLANET KIDSCAFE
A combination coffee shop and indoor playground, this café works well as a destination for both kids and parents. Designed for young children up to 6 years of age, this large play area offers activities like a train table, craft table, doll houses, slides, teeter totter, Lego, a play house and musical instruments. Kids will be able to play with each other as parents enjoy coffee and snacks in the café area.
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SNOWY VILLAGE COQUITLAM
With a name like Snowy Village you may picture a different type of destination, but kids will love this unique dessert store anyway. Introducing Korean desserts to the Canadian market, this store sells creative healthy desserts that appeal to all ages.
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ROCHESTER PARK
This park offers a fairly newly built playground that is designed for fun, fun and more fun! With creatively designed areas for both toddlers and older children, this area is bound to keep your kids entertained for hours. There is a skatepark, climbing structures, tunnel slides, zipline, water play features and more. Picnic areas, open spaces for playing games, and a walking trail completes this park.
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QUEENSTOWN PARK
This ingeniously designed playground is built right into the side of a hill. Kids will go crazy for this unique community playground and will beg to go back. Three zones will provide areas of play for all ages. A toddler’s area with a climbing structure and a place to have a tea party.The larger structures provide countless ways of going up to the top of the hill to be able to fly down on the slide. Keep in mind that this is a small park, with no water fountains or washroom facilities available.
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BLUE MOUNTAIN PARK
A popular place to spend a warm summer day with the kids, this park offers an outdoor pool, wading pool and spray park to keep children cool on a hot day. Kids can burn off energy at the playground, or playing games on the open grass area, at the ball diamond or on one of the three tennis courts. For those who want a calm walk, there are hiking trails around the park that will appeal to everyone.
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MACKIN PARK
With a skateboarding park, four ball diamonds, two tennis courts, two playing fields, a walking trail, a cricket pitch, spray park and a playground, Mackin Park has something for kids of all ages and abilities. Plan to spend the day and take in all the activities, or just a couple of hours.No matter how long your family stays, they will leave happy.
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BRICKS 4 KIDS
Offering after school programs, pre-school programs, camps and birthday parties, this unique business is based on educational learning through use of Lego! This introduces kids to principles of science, technology, engineering and architecture.This is a fantastic activity for children from ages 3 to 13.
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CLIMB BASE5 CLIMBING GYM
The largest climbing gym in Metro Vancouver, this business provides children with opportunities to learn to belay and to climb on a variety of climbing levels. Offering custom built kids programs led by professional instructors, and for drop in’s you can rent gear there. This facility has more than 5000 square feet of bouldering space, more than 100 climbing routes and 20 belay routes. For any child who is interested in climbing, this is definitely the place to go.
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CRASH CRAWLEYS
A kid’s paradise, Crash Crawley’s offers a variety of activities for all ages. Children will have a blast in the two-level laser tag area with its obstacle course or putting their way through a glow in the dark mini gold course. Your little ones will enjoy the underwater train ride, and the remote-control race cars.You pay per activity, so how long your kids play is up to you.
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ZONE BOWLING
Coquitlam’s answer to family bowling needs, this business offers both 5-pin and 10-pin bowling that suits all ages. Kids will enjoy the special cosmic bowling on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Video games, pool tables and lots of yummy food choices will round out an afternoon or evening of fun.
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COUNTDOWN ESCAPE ROOMS
Get your kids thinking caps on and get them involved in escaping family friendly situations, hosted at Countdown Escape Rooms in Coquitlam. Fun will be had by all as they solve puzzles and riddles to escape the room. There is no age limit here as there are themes available for all age groups. You can have up to six players and it is recommended to reserve your room in advance.
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