I cannot get enough of rocky point park. It's so beautiful and peaceful. Even though it's small…read morewith some trails, it's one of those parks that's really good to come to for some wellness and enjoyment

Part One We arrived and parked within the main parking lot…read moredirectly in front of the area by the Pier, just before 9:30 am yesterday. A first-time experience for my lady and I to the Park - the daughter had been there a couple of times before, but a good while ago. Daughter and I had plans to walk the Park's walkaways and trails, and Mom to stay behind, to take in the views near the pier and surrounding areas, waterfowl activities, and generally to enjoy her time outside in the warm sunshine and fresh air of the beautiful morning we had on the go. A visit to the 'Recreational Pier' was first on the walking agenda. The walk out on the structure offered views of the pier itself (lined from one end to the other, with colourful flowered-planters, and benches to sit and take in sights), and views of the water and mudflats below (with lots of waterfowl resting and feeding), several boats, the boat launching area, and full extent views of both sides of Burrard Inlet as seen at this location. A splendid start to our morning walks. Second on the walking agenda was the walkway along the shoreline, to the start of the 'Shoreline Trail'. We did not make any stop in between -- at the 'Playgrounds', or picnic lunching areas -- just caught some rather distant views, we had forested-trails on our minds. The walkway itself though, offered a very plesant, well-treed walk, with several good viewing spots of the Inlet along the route. We walked with no stops other than enough time along the way to view, catch, and capture some of the natural sights. Part Two Walking the 'Shoreline Trail'. We continued our walk, and when we reached the entrance(s) to the 'Shoreline Trail' we headed left into the route closest to the actual shoreline. This took us into a well-groomed dirt, walking only trail. The route to the right was a paved roadway, and much more popular with family groups, and such. The route taken was definitely 'the' right one for us, and we sure enjoyed it. Heavily-forested, mostly flat, with only a couple of 'stair walks' up slopes, some interesting boardwalks over wet areas, and several lookout spots to stand or sit, and view the sights of the inlet along the way. We walked as far as a smaller trail off the main trail that took us inland, up and into the 'Noons Creek Hatchery' site. After an interesting stop and visit there (review forthcomcoming), we returned to the main trail, and walked back to Rock Point. Next on the walking agenda -- Part Three - walking to the end of 'Shoreline Trail' (soon, I hope!).

I've been here a few instances and it's honestly quite a small space with a lot of greenery. When…read moreit's fairly quiet, it's nice to hang out but not the best when it gets overly busy

We moved in the area not too long ago, and we love to take the kids out. Parks and Recreation is…read moredefinitely a great place to find local parks in your area. One of the parks that we stumbled upon was Blue Mountain Park. We mainly look for a playground, so my son can go run around and play until he's exhausted. This park offers: an outdoor wading pool (for those hot summer days), tennis courts, sports fields, softball field, covered picnic area, a playground for the kids (why don't they have one for adults), and spray park (woohoo!). By the kids playground, they have an unusual bronze statue of a horse and buggy that is pretty fun for the kids to ride on. This playground has something for all age groups from toddlers to kids. There is also a paved bike trail around the playground area, so you can also bring you kid's bikes as well. This is a great park to host a picnic (when there is no snow of course...) or to play a game. Definitely a must for families if you're in the area.

Mundy Park is pretty big. 400 acres of coastal rainforest and is the biggest park in Coquitlam. We…read morecame in from Mariner/Chilko where there is only one parking lot. It was quite full on a Saturday afternoon but we managed to get a spot. The other side has more parking lots as that's where more activities are - swimming pool, disc golf course, lacrosse box, and sports field. We were closer to Lost Lake, so we started our walk from there. I liked how there were trail markers along the way, with maps at major intersections so you could find your location. We did the interlaken trail from Lost Lake to Mundy Lake, followed by the lakeside loop around Mundy Lake. Then we did part of the Perimeter trail back to Lost Lake and out of the park. The map looks big and quite daunting to walk. But it is a pretty easy walk but mostly flat ground. I love the trees and fall foliage. I learn there is a big leaf maple tree and the leaves are huge. Bears live in the park and we didn't see any. We also didn't see any painted turtles, which live in Lost Lake area. There are lots of fungi and mushrooms growing on the tree trunks. The off leash dof trail is also nearer the Lost Lake entrance. Maybe that's why we saw more people with dogs parked there. This is my new favorite park to walk. The longest trail is the Perimeter trail at 4km round trip. The others are 1 km to 1.5 km.

Mundy Park is an amazing park with tall trees that offers the feeling of being away from the city…read morebut not too far away -- an urban forest! Park visitors can enjoy a nice recreation experience here because it offers something fun for all ages -- nice trails, baseball diamond, dog off-leash, lacrosse box, newly renovated outdoor pool, kid's play area, off-road cycling and even a nine hole disc golf course, etc. Also, I appreciate this park because there is a CC Market Concessions, opened during the summer season, conveniently open from 10am to 6pm daily. I like hassle free picnic when one can buy foods like hot dogs, wraps, chips, ice cream and drinks at the park when hungry. Parks with food options is nice for folks like me who wants to stay in this park longer and didn't pack any picnic foods. Huge parking lot is available for free but parking spots could be challenging on weekends and busy event days so do budget time accordingly for parking.

Came here for a friend's wedding. I rarely come here. The park is nice. It has a very calm and…read morebeautiful lake with a path around the lake for walking. There is one beautiful cherry blossom in the park. There are free parking on site. The park is surrounded by houses. That means there are street parking as well.

This is a super cute and beautiful park in Coquitlam. I went there to walk a little bit and it was…read moreso wonderful. There's many spots where there is benches to sit and some picnic tables as well so it's a nice spot to go during the summer time to hang out. It's not overly busy compared to some other parks so that's really nice. They do have a small playground for anyone with young children. Plus ample parking around (either street parking or actually small parking lots). The also have small bridges or platforms (not sure if this is the correct term) that go out in to the water that people can walk on to. Just be aware of all the geese and birds though. There's a ton of them here. They won't bother you if you just leave them alone as well.

Decent service there but some aren't as nice to my aunt because the front desk lady was impatient…read morethat my aunt have an accent and don't speak much English and is asking 3 questions instead of one because she wanted it to be clear. Otherwise, my cousins love Port Moody's summer camps much better than the ones at Coquitlam Community Centre and Walnut Grove Community Centre. They have a weight room, 2 gymnasiums, an aerobics studio, a spin studio, a walking track, 2 arenas, a curling centre, a hot tub & a steam room, and summer camps. The office closes half an hour before the facility close, and they are also closed on Statutory Holidays. They have a library there too and a park on the other side of the street. Easy to find with lots of parking spaces, and even bus stops at walking distance

Gorgeous park with a lovely, picturesque, shaded and flat trail along the water. Over half of the…read moretrail (north and east) is blocked for renovations(?) - will be even better once completed.

Enriched with Marvellous beauty of nature this trail has tall oak trees, shrubs, trails all…read morenatural, sheds to rest, dog walking place, woodboard pathway linking one side of the Port Coquitlam to port moody. Old orchard park is on port moody side and the shoreline park is the name on the other. Clean fresh air to breath in is the best gift that nature gives us and i had bountiful of it today. Must visit place. Its also called terry fox practice track. Bikes are allowed and easy to ride.

I 'discovered' (first time for me) this small, suburban park via my early-morning walk today. I…read morewas walking Willoughby Avenue -- which turned out to be such a pleasant walking route away from near and busy North Road -- to the Burquitlam area of Coquitlam. The park entrance sign caught my attention when I reached Casewell Street, I made a left, and went down for look. From what I saw via my quite brief walkabout, 'Lyndhurst Park' was a well-groomed, attractive green space in the neighbourhood. With a touch of something for everyone -- a children's playground area, basketball court, tennis court, picnic table sites, and walking areas -- it offers a small, natural 'retreat' from the nearby, noisy/busy city street happenings. The 'Park' was a pleasant surprise, and offered a nice 'green break' to my walk this morning.

Surprisingly nice hike in the middle of nowhere Coquitlam. Had no idea this existed until recently…read more Basically it's the Coquitlam version of the Grouse Grind, but much tamer. 2.92km horizontal, 242m vertical according to the website PDF. The website says 2.2km for some reason - I think they're measuring from the Lansdowne parking lot. From Runnel Drive, it's basically 1/3 the vertical of the Grind, but a longer walk overall. Parking is available in several lots along the length of the path. For the full experience, park at the bottom of the valley (Runnel Drive). There are also parking lots accessible from Lansdowne and Panorama (major streets farther up the mountain), if one wants a shorter version. The path basically follows a set of BC Hydro power lines up the mountain. There are warning signs about potential electric shocks, though I imagine this probably only applies during wet weather. The path itself is divided into several sections. The "crunch" section" is technically the 3rd section of 6 (N side of Lansdowne), where there are 2 sets of stairs (some 500 steps) going up what is arguably the steepest section. Guessing they built 2 sets of stairs to facilitate 2 way traffic. I was told the proper travelling convention is counterclockwise. In other words, take the stairs on the "right" side. The stairs are pretty well built, with wire mesh nailed into the steps to prevent slipping. There are mini signs of encouragement along the way. I got a kick out of these. My only complaint is that the step tread (horizontal "depth") is a bit too wide. As in I couldn't decide whether to go up 1 or 2 steps at a time. This really threw off my pace. After the stairs section, the rest of the Crunch is actually a nice gentle uphill path. There are some more stairs here and there, but nothing too crazy (up to 20 steps at a time). The end of the Crunch is at Eagle Mountain Drive, where there's a 2.25km trail marker. To be honest, they really need to mark the end better. The trail actually continues further up the mountain, and I only knew this was the point to turn around because someone in the group had done it before. After walking all the way up, take a break, and enjoy the walk back down. Great time to take some photos, and look at the Runnel Drive parking lot way at the bottom of the valley. There is a lookout point partially down the length of the stairs section (accessible on the "downhill" steps). To be honest, this is a great alternative to the Grouse Grind. I was actually quite impressed. Nice views, no gondola fee, no seasonal limitations, way fewer people, and non overpriced restaurants nearby. What more can one ask for?

After hearing about the Coquitlam Crunch for many years from various friends (workout aspect…read moreincluded), I finally decided to try the hike for myself. From my "out-of-towner" experience, I saw a ton of pros and some cons about the Crunch. Nearly the entirety of the trail is situated underneath high power voltage lines, so I suspect the city wanted to make that space as useful as possible (that's my personal theory, so a pro if the city is actually trying to do that). It can be a little unsettling if you have sensitive ears and you can hear the hum of the high voltage electricity above you. PRO: The trail and related parking is free. I found parking in the lot at the trailhead just off of Runnell Drive (across the street from the Coquitlam Grill), though in my drive around the area I saw a lot of walkers using the street parking off Lansdowne. As of writing this review, I also saw construction for a new parking lot close to Bramble Park. CON: A bit confusing to find the parking spot I wanted. The trail website I used originally directed me to the parking lot off Lansdowne (which I suspect was closed) and was about halfway up the trail. Finally had to resort to Google giving me a different parking lot, which turned out to be the one by Runnel Drive and the one I wanted. PRO: The trail itself routes through a few parks, off-leash dog areas (dogs can use the trail as long as they are on-leash) and schools, and great washroom facilities are located along the route. I noted one at the field by Eagle Ridge Park, and another set about halfway up the trail. I also noted a number of benches along the trail, in case you wanted to sit and take a breather and look at the city below. CON: The trail winds it way across a number of streets. There are crosswalks at each one, but after I crossed the street I wasn't always sure where the trail continued. Since I was there mid-day, I managed to follow other walkers to the start of the next section of the trail. I wonder if the city could put some more visible signs to say "Coquitlam Crunch this way" after you cross the street. PRO: A good leg workout similar to the Grind, without having to make the long drive there (especially if you are from the suburbs). Lower half consists of stairs that are much easier to navigate in comparison, and I loved the feeling of getting a good workout on the Crunch, without feeling like I was going to pass out. The top half is a mix of paved road or gravel. Don't be fooled though, I did work up a very good sweat especially when the vast majority of the trail is out in open! Verdict: If this is your first time coming, research where you want to park. It may be a more convenient location for an outdoor workout, versus the grind (depending on where you live). A more forgiving trail than the Grouse Grind, but you can still work up a great sweat!