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Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

A researched shortlist for Coquitlam, British Columbia. Compare addresses, practical details and maps.

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Como Lake Park

700 Gatensbury Street, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

A local lake park with a loop path, benches and places to watch birds.

Ground-level view of Como Lake Park
Ground-level photo of Como Lake Park. Photo date not supplied by the source. Permission pending. Reused archive original, not a report of current autumn conditions. Photo: City of Coquitlam website. Photographer not named., Source website.
Useful for
A compact leaf-photo outing
Before visiting
South-lot trail and table-tennis area temporarily closed for upgrades. Follow detours and use the north lot for more accessible lakeside access.

Sources: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Town Centre Park

1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

A large civic park with Lafarge Lake and sport facilities.

Autumn trees reflected in Lafarge Lake
Lafarge Lake photographed November 2, 2020. Archive autumn scene, not current leaf or path conditions. CC BY-SA 4.0; display copies resized and converted to WebP. Photo: Rajivkozhikode, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0, Source website.
Transit
The City identifies Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station as the park access station.
Useful for
A lake outing near SkyTrain
Before visiting
Event days and track closures can change access to particular areas.

Sources: City of Coquitlam: Town Centre Park

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Useful questions

Where is Como Lake Park?

700 Gatensbury Street in Coquitlam.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

How long is the lakeside loop?

One kilometre.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Which Como Lake trail access is closed for upgrades?

The trail from the south parking lot. Follow the posted detour.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Which lot does the City suggest for more accessible lakeside access?

The north parking lot while the upgrades are underway.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Is the table-tennis area currently available?

The upgrade notice says it is temporarily closed.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Are there places to sit along the lake?

Yes. The City describes lakeside benches and picnic amenities.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Does Como Lake Park have a playground?

Yes.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Are washrooms listed?

Yes, but the feature list does not confirm seasonal daily hours.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Does Como Lake Park have public Wi-Fi?

Yes. Free public Wi-Fi is listed.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park

Can I feed ducks or geese for a photograph?

No. The City asks park users not to feed them.

Source: City of Coquitlam: Como Lake Park