Port Coquitlam unveiled the final proposed design for its new fieldhouse, a modern public recreation amenity that will serve a state-of-the-art soccer and community hub, a PoCo Soccer office and B.C. Soccer’s new headquarters at Gates Park. The vision for the facility is to be an intergenerational community recreation and activity centre that supports the City’s vision of becoming a leading City in B.C for sports, recreation, parks and trails.
In consultation with B.C. Soccer, Port Coquitlam Euro-Rite FC (PoCo Soccer) and with PoCo Sport Alliance, the new fieldhouse facility will feature:
- A state-of-the-art synthetic turf field built to international competition (FIFA) standards – replacing a grass field that is underutilized due to turf conditions and drainage issues,
- A new fieldhouse –including storage, meeting space, accessible public washrooms and other amenities,
- A multi-use public plaza for community gathering and events,
- A road along the south side of the park from Reeve Street, leading to a car and bus parking area adjacent to the new hub,
- Field lighting, bleachers and covered team benches,
- A synthetic turf soccer warmup area,
- An enhanced central pedestrian boulevard extending from Reeve Street, and
- Additional parking will be developed behind the field house. Parking at Riverside Secondary School is available for use as well.
In addition to helping to build the sport of soccer in B.C. and Canada, the project will bring a number of community benefits, such as local jobs, a public plaza, improved facilities and field time for local sport groups. There will also be significant economic spinoffs related to the B.C. Soccer headquarters and FIFA-calibre field, which will enable the City to host matches and events related to high-level tournaments, such as Vancouver 2026 World Cup.
The $15 million project will be funded with approximately $9 million in provincial funding and the remaining from a partnership between B.C. Soccer PoCo Soccer and the City. The City will fund its share from accumulated surplus funds.
