BC Restart Plan: Step 3
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen across British Columbia, the City of Port Coquitlam is planning for a gradual and safe reopening of facilities and in-person services. The following schedule is based on the BC Restart Plan, and the City will follow all health protocols included in the plan.
These plans will be adjusted to reflect any changes in guidance from the Provincial Health Officer:
July 1 to Sept. 6, 2021:
We are excited to expanding recreational opportunities in alignment with Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan. Please be patient as we refine our procedures for this exciting new stage. Watch this page and portcoquitlam.ca/register in the coming days for more information.
Facilities (General) – starting July 1:
- Masks not required indoors but recommended for those age 12 and older.
- Cleaning will continue in line with guidance from the Provincial Health Officer.
- Facilities and amenities that have been closed will begin to gradually reopen, with fewer restrictions to movement and access while maintaining physical distance when possible.
- Council Chambers will remain closed; Council meetings and public hearings continue via Zoom video conference.
- Phasing in longer operating hours and more activities over the summer based on community demand.
City Hall Access:
- Open to the public through front and rear doors: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday.
- Public access areas gradually reopening over the summer.
- Council Chambers will remain closed; Council meetings and public hearings continue via Zoom video conference.
Recreation Facility Access:
- Welcoming back a limited number of parents and spectators to watch indoor sports/activities.
- Hyde Creek Recreation Centre: Pre-registration required to enter. On-site counter registration available end of July. Washrooms open. Food services not yet open.
- Port Coquitlam Community Centre: Pre-registration required to enter. On-site counter registration available end of July. Washrooms open. Food services not yet open.
- Terry Fox Library – Open to the public. Click for hours and information or call 604-927-7999.
Business Services:
- City Hall Annex will reopen for public access in September. All business services continue to be available via phone, email and online – see BizHub for full details
- Development Services: available by phone and email for assistance with proposed and existing applications:
Fire Administration & Public Works (Broadway Street):
- #1 Fire Hall, 1725 Broadway St. – open to the public 8 am. to 4 pm. Monday to Friday.
- Public Works, 1737 Broadway St. – open to the public 7 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Aquatics:
- Showers will reopen July 1 at Hyde Creek, Centennial and Robert Hope pools.
- Pre-registered timeslots continue for public swims at indoor/outdoor pools and wading pools.
- Increased capacity for pre-registered public swims, length swims and Aquafit.
- Some drop-in swimming opportunities will return late July
Weight Rooms:
- Pre-registered one-hour timeslots at Port Coquitlam Community Centre continue, with increased capacity. Patrons will have more freedom to move around and work out together.
- Hyde Creek weight room to reopen in early August.
- Earlier hours now available in weight rooms with a gradual return to normal evening hours over the coming months.
Drop-in Activities (Other):
- Increased capacity for drop-in activities – pre-registration continues at this time, with non-registered drop-in to be phased in over the summer.
- Racquetball and squash return to Hyde Creek, with pre-registration required.
Camps / Registered Programs:
- Additional capacity may be added over the summer, starting with those on waiting lists.
Fitness Classes:
- Outdoor and low-intensity fitness classes: Increased capacity as of July 5.
- High-intensity fitness classes: Resuming on July 12.
Events:
- Outdoor events such as the Farmers Market, Artist in Residence at Lions Park and Shaughnessy Pop-up Park activities continue. Watch portcoquitlam.ca/summer for updates.
Sept. 7, 2021 and ongoing (dates TBD):
- More recreation programming offerings, including drop-in activities.
- Drop-in recreation activities resume.
- Indoor sports programs resume at Hyde Creek.
- Planned return to in-person meetings in Council Chambers will resume in September with COVID-19 safety plans in place, and as per Provincial Health Orders.
- Grand opening celebration for completed Port Coquitlam Community Centre
