Port Coquitlam is stepping up its game with a major recreational investment: a brand new multi-use, covered sports facility designed to boost year-round athletic activity, support community wellness, and attract competitive play.
A Transformational Step for Local Sports
In response to increasing demand for versatile, year-round recreational spaces, the City of Port Coquitlam is advancing plans for a state-of-the-art multi-use covered facility. Slated for construction in 2026 and located at the current site of the Shaughnessy Bike Park in the city’s northwest quadrant, the new structure is set to dramatically reshape the city’s athletic landscape.
Designed to accommodate a wide range of sports — including lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, tennis, ball hockey, baseball/softball, and badminton — the facility promises to meet the evolving needs of local athletes, families, and community organizations. It's a significant stride toward ensuring that residents have access to top-quality sports infrastructure, no matter the season.
Purpose-Built for Year-Round Use
At the heart of the project is a clear goal: to enhance Port Coquitlam’s recreational capacity with a welcoming, multi-functional environment. The facility will feature a covered design with seasonal side curtains that open, maximizing both weather protection and airflow. Additional amenities such as change rooms, lighting, washrooms, and storage facilities will be included to support both casual and competitive use.
The design also takes the surrounding natural setting into account, with strategies aimed at minimizing environmental disruption while integrating the new building into its park-like surroundings. By offering increased dry floor time, the facility will relieve pressure on the city’s existing arenas, which face high demand in winter and transitional months.
Provincial Backing and City Investment
With an estimated cost between $10 and $12 million, the project is being supported through a funding partnership between the Province of British Columbia and the City of Port Coquitlam. The province has already committed $3 million, with the remaining cost covered by allocations from the City’s capital budget. This collaboration underscores the project's importance in advancing community health and active living.
Shifting the Shaughnessy Bike Park
One significant aspect of the development is its location: the existing Shaughnessy Bike Park. In anticipation of this change, the City is actively working on a plan to relocate and revitalize the bike park in a new location. The goal is to ensure that biking enthusiasts are not left behind in the city’s broader effort to expand recreational offerings.
Elevating the City’s Athletic Profile
Beyond simply providing a space to play, the new facility is expected to enhance the city’s ability to host tournaments and high-profile athletic events. With features tailored to both community and competitive sports, it will contribute to raising the profile of Port Coquitlam on a provincial level.
Lacrosse, in particular, is set to benefit significantly from the facility, as the sport continues to grow in popularity locally. The project also reinforces the city’s commitment to supporting dry floor sports — activities that often struggle to find sufficient indoor space during wetter months.
What’s Next
The detailed design phase is expected to wrap by the end of 2025, setting the stage for construction in 2026. Throughout the process, the City is pledging transparent communication and continued community engagement, keeping residents informed and involved.
Curious about what this means for Port Coquitlam’s future? We’re watching this project closely — because investments like these shape not just how we play, but how our communities grow. Want to stay in the loop on city-led developments and real estate opportunities nearby? Let’s chat.
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