Railside Youth Park
2300 Lions Way

At 40,000 square feet, the RailSide is one of the largest and most innovative outdoor youth parks in the Province of British Columbia. Spread over 2 acres of Lions Park, the RailSide boasts a large street park, urban terrain area, a monster serpentine skatebowl unit, a 350' long funtrack as well as basketball/hockey/sport court with lots of green space for hanging out and spectating. For more information about the Youth Park click here.

Robert Hope Park
2137 Lamprey Dr.
Hectares: 4

Robert Hope Park is a summertime mecca with its outdoor pool. There is also a children's playground and picnic tables. Located on Port Coquitlam's southside, the park is adjacent to Mary Hill Elementary School.

Did You Know: Robert Hope was Port Coquitlam's ninth Mayor. Elected in 1960, Robert Hope retired from his job as the CPR's yardmaster to spend full time at this civic duties. The City grieved when Mayor Hope suffered a fatal heart attack in December 1966.

Routley Park
1570 Western Dr.
Hectares: 2

Routley Park is another summer play spot with a wading pool, playground, tennis court, and basketball court - not to mention large grassy areas for play. Not limited to summer, though - Routley Park is a pleasant retreat in all seasons.

Did You Know: The Routley family were Port Coquitlam pioneers. In 1905, Thomas Routley moved his family from Vancouver to Port Coquitlam. They settled near the corner of Wilson Avenue and Shaughnessy Street. The Wingrove family's names appear throughout Port Coquitlam's history as May Queen, fire chief, business operator, athlete, alderman, ... Thomas' son, Harold Routley, was the creator of the PoCo Trail concept and, under his leadership, the 'Trail Blazers Committee' was formed to oversee the development of the project. The fruits of their labour resulted in the scenic nature walk that encompasses the City today.

Rowland Park
2240 Wilson Ave.
Hectares: 0.4

Rowland Park is best known for its lacrosse box, but there is also a children's playground. It is located near the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, Donald Park, and Elk Park. The lacrosse box was built in 1934 and the park is the site of the first one room school in the area.

Did You Know: Rowland Park is the site of Rowland Lacrosse Box, an official heritage site, which commemorates Doug Rowland, who was fondly referred to as the 'The Father of Lacrosse in Port Coquitlam'. Doug Rowland first become involved in Port Coquitlam lacrosse in 1909 and was inducted in to the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1976 in recognition of the outstanding role he played in the evolution of lacrosse in Port Coquitlam.