Port Coquitlam, B.C. – September 17, 2026... The City of Port Coquitlam invites the public to join Mayor Brad West, members of Council, and community partners for the official opening of the Gates Park Sports Hub on Monday, September 21 at 3:30 p.m.
"The Gates Park Sports Hub is a tremendous addition to Port Coquitlam's recreation network. This facility gives our growing soccer community, and so many other local sport groups, the modern space they need to train, play, and compete right here at home,” said Mayor Brad West. “It's a proud day for our city and for everyone who has worked to bring this project to life."
The Gates Park Sports Hub replaces an underutilized grass field, delivering a new multi-purpose synthetic turf field built to support soccer, field lacrosse, and other field sports, along with a dedicated warm-up pitch. The upgraded site also includes field lighting, a scoreboard, and covered team benches. A new 500-seat spectator grandstand is still under construction and is expected to be completed in 2027. Four new pickleball courts are also part of the site and will be marked with their own ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 29. Improvements to the park entrance, a new decorative plaza, cleared sightlines throughout the site, and a refreshed pathway network, along with an upgraded access road from Reeve Street and additional parking, round out the project.
The Gates Park Sports Hub was developed in collaboration with local sports organizations, including Port Coquitlam FC (PoCo Soccer) and the PoCo Sport Alliance, and reflects the City's commitment to becoming a leader in sports, recreation, parks, and trails in British Columbia. The project was funded with approximately $6.7 million from the Province of British Columbia, with the remainder covered by the City through accumulated surplus funds, at no impact to taxpayers.
The new facility is expected to significantly increase field time and amenities for children, youth, and adult and senior sport in Port Coquitlam, while also creating capacity to host local and regional tournaments and events. Everyone is welcome to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Event Details
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Gates Park, 2300 Reeve Street, Port Coquitlam
About the Gates Park Sports Hub
The Gates Park Sports Hub is a City of Port Coquitlam capital project delivering a new multi-purpose turf field, spectator grandstand, pickleball courts, and supporting infrastructure at Gates Park, further establishing the park's long-standing role as a hub for community, recreation, and sport. Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/gatespark.
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