For parents with restless kids over the summer, there’s relief in sight — thanks to the city of Coquitlam.
Starting July 2, families can head over to the wooded area north of the City Centre Aquatic Complex (across from the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station) to have fun in the new adventure playground.
Geared to children aged three to 12, the pop-up playground is a pilot project for the municipality — a “natural” space where young ones can run free and have unstructured playtime with planks of wood, hammers, nails, tires, tarps and other outdoor materials.
City staff will be on site during operating hours to help kids learn the difference between a risk and hazard (parents and caregivers can watch from outside the play space).
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — and Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. — the playground is free to participants.
Visit coquitlam.ca/adventureplayground.
