Birthday Parties

The first hour of our Tot Birthdays is held in the Sports Hall or Playroom 3. The leader will set up an obstacle course for the little ones to explore for the first half. After free time is over, the leader will run age-appropriate games or activities for the children.  The second hour will be spent in the Party Room. You can serve your own food or cake in the Party Room.

Offered at Port Coquitlam Community Centre & Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.

The first hour of our Sports Birthdays are held in the gym. The leader will lead some age-appropriate sports games or activities of the birthday child’s choice or allow for free time with a variety of sports equipment.  The second hour will be spent in the Party Room. You can serve your own food or cake in the Party Room. The leader can assist with anything that you need and will also bring in a birthday party cart with fun games and activities.

Offered at Port Coquitlam Community Centre & Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.

The first hour of our Fun & Games Birthdays is spent in the Sports Hall where our leader will lead the children in a variety of games.  If you have specific games you would like to play, let us know. The Sports Hall has a soft floor, accommodating sports like soccer or dodgeball. If you would like to play basketball or hockey, Sports Birthdays are a better fit. The second hour will be spent in the Party Room. You can serve your own food or cake in the Party Room.

Offered at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.

 To get the most out of your Splash Party, the first hour is held in the Party Room. You can serve food or cake in the Party Room, the party leader can lead a few smaller games if time permits.  After the first hour, the children have time to get changed and then head into the pool.  Once the children are in the pool the leader will assist with clean-up and help parents transfer items out of the room. Admission to the pool for all the party children and 2 of adults is included in the party package. Children must be over the age of 7 to swim independently. Any child under 7 must have an adult within arm’s reach of them while in the pool. 

Offered at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate a birthday? Our Youth Centre party package offers the ideal mix of fun and flexibility. Start the celebration with exclusive access to our Youth Centre, where guests can enjoy table tennis, pool, mini games and even a Nintendo Switch (available on request). The space includes comfortable lounge seating and tables, creating a relaxed setting for food, cake, and socializing. In the second hour, move into our sports hall featuring a soft padded floor perfect for dodgeball, team games, and more. Let our Party Leader know your game preferences, and we’ll tailor the fun to suit your group. Best of all, we take care of the clean-up so you can simply enjoy the day.

Offered at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.

Join our Party Leader in the Outlet Workroom where they will guide participants in a hands-on art activity (either painting or sculpture) and fun games for one hour. End your party with another hour to celebrate and enjoy your own food and cake.

Offered at The Outlet.

Parties include use of the facility for 2 hours and a Recreation Attendant to assist with the party. The attendant can lead games or activities, and will complete the party room set-up and clean-up. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing food, cake, and any additional items you will need.

Any cancellations/transfers must be made 7 days prior to the party to receive a refund minus the Admin Fee ($5). Any other changes/requests must be made 5 days before your party.

Due to facility bookings such as previously booked parties, special events, tournaments and holidays; some dates are not available.

Parents / guardians may enter the room 15 minutes prior to the start of the party for set-up. After the party, you will have fifteen minutes to empty the room of all belongings so staff can clean and prepare the room for the next booking.

Swimming parties include admissions for two adults and up to 16 children. Swimming parties are only intended for children 7 years and up. If there are any children under 7 swimming they must have an adult in the water and within arm’s reach of them at all times. Any additional adult swimming admissions must be paid for by the party.

Please note the Party Leader will not be in the water due to safety procedures.

For private bookings, please visit portcoquitlam.ca/bookings.

Our leaders can lead a variety of diverse and age-appropriate games for each party. If the birthday child would like a certain game played, please let the leader know.

Yes, you may have a total of 16 children at your party including the birthday child.  Parties cater to the children, please be mindful of the limited space available for adults in the room; max. capacity of 24 people (no exceptions).

Yes, parents/guardians are responsible for providing all the food, cake , plates, napkins and cutlery/utensils. Rec Attendant will assist with clean-up of the room. Please note that staff are not responsible for the set-up, and removal of the food. Please notify Rec Attendant if you require a freezer/fridge for the cake only.

A staff member from the Birthday Party Team will connect with you 7-10 days prior to the date of your party to review all the booking information and ensure we are ready to provide you with an amazing birthday party experience.  Alternatively, you can also contact us via e-mail at [email protected].

The order of activities will depend on the type of birthday party. Please review the party descriptions above to confirm. Each party includes:

• Activity Portion: An hour of activity, either in the Gym, Pool, Sports Hall or Outlet Workroom. A Party Leader will guide age-appropriate games, sports, or creative activities. Let our Party Leader know your activity preferences, and we'll do our best to tailor the fun to suit your group!
• Party Portion: An hour in the Party Room or Youth Centre, where you can serve your own food and cake. The Party Leader can assist with serving and lead additional games or activities to keep the party going.

Please be sure to let us know! Everyone is welcome at our City Facilities and we always do our best to accommodate all special requests for Birthday Parties! When making your booking with our Birthday Party Team Leader, please share as much information as you can so we can get your child’s birthday just right!