What’s Happening Now

On February 9, 2026, staff shared an update with Council about what we heard from the community during the public engagement. Based on what we heard in the public engagement, along with an analysis of the existing neighbourhood amenities, the original 2011 Glen Park Master Plan has been updated to better reflect current park uses and needs.

In 2024, the project was temporarily put on hold while Coquitlam developed new funding framework to support infrastructure projects, a result of the impacts from Provincial housing legislation introduced in late 2023. With a new funding strategy in place, the project is moving forward and advancing the next phase of improvements for the community.

Staff are now advancing the phase one concept to the detailed design phase, with construction scheduled for later this year. Phase two will be finalized later this year, with construction planned for 2027 – 2028.

Phase One Improvements (2026)

• Nature Play Area: Forest-inspired play space with natural elements for creative play and outdoor learning, developed in partnership with School District 43.
• New Dog Off-Leash Area: Relocated to the west side of the park with separate areas for small and large dogs, seating, agility features and shade. Moving the dog off-leash area allows it to maintain its current size while adding in some improvements, and also helps reduce conflicts with neighbouring school children. Lighting and drinking water will be included in phase two, and the existing dog off-leash area will remain open until the new space is ready for play.
• Trail Improvements: Realigned and widened trails in the north end of the park to improve access to new amenities.

Phase Two Improvements (2026 – 2028)

• Accessible Washrooms: Centrally located near the playground.
• Water Play Zone: Interactive spray deck for all-ages play and summer cooling.
• Social Hub and Picnic Enhancements: New standalone covered picnic shelters near the washroom and water play zone, with additional picnic areas and social gathering spaces placed throughout the park. The existing plaza and picnic areas will be retained, and the plaza expanded.
• Dog Park Upgrades: Lighting and drinking water added to support extended, year-round use.
• Trail Updates: Accessibility updates throughout the park, including paved primary asphalt pathways to all major amenities.

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

About the Project

The City of Coquitlam is working towards the next phase of improvements for Glen Park.

Glen Park is a 6.7 hectare (16.7 acre) park located in the City Centre neighbourhood. More than half of City Centre residents live within a 10-minute walk of Glen Park, including nearly 3,000 children.

Guided by the Glen Park Master Plan, which was adopted in 2011, earlier improvements to the park include a fenced off-leash dog area, a picnic area, a plaza and playground along Pipeline Road and the creation of a passive lawn area, known as the Great Lawn.

This next phase of improvements (previously referred to as Master Plan Phase 3) will be informed in part by public engagement conducted in fall 2023. The improvements will be balanced with technical studies (including arborist and geotechnical reports), preservation of the existing natural character, available budget and other approved City plans including the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.

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