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1. Why is the City enhancing the tennis facilities at Town Centre Park?

The relocated and expanded, dedicated tennis facility was identified as a future project in the Town Centre Park Master Plan, a long-term framework for the park’s development over the next 15 to 20 years. 

2. What is the Town Centre Park Master Plan?

Adopted by Council in 2018, the Master Plan lays out short, medium and long-term projects to support the growing community. Projects completed to date include the festival lawn and plaza area, additional washrooms, a concession building and upgrades to the lake loop trail.

Learn more about the Town Centre Park Master Plan.

3. Why is the work happening now?

The relocation comes in response to Metro Vancouver’s Coquitlam Water Main Project, a major infrastructure upgrade happening along Pipeline Road on the eastern edge of Town Centre Park. 

The City will start the project earlier than originally identified in the Town Centre Park Master Plan in order to reduce the impact of Metro Vancouver construction on park users.

4. What improvements are being made to the tennis facilities?

The new facility will include:

• 10 full-size courts and 1 half court (a net gain of two courts)
• LED sports lighting
• Spectator seating
• A drinking fountain and bottle refill station
• Four accessible parking stalls
• A new energy-efficient support building 

5. What’s happening to the existing tennis courts and clubhouse?

After the new facility opens in summer 2027, the existing courts and clubhouse will be removed. The area will be restored as a lawn for community events and casual recreation.

6. Will there be a new building for tennis players and user groups?

Yes. A new support building will replace the aging clubhouse. This facility will be publicly accessible and offer improved energy efficiency, longer lifespan and amenities for park users and sport groups. The Coquitlam Tennis Club will retain priority seasonal access.

7. When will the tennis courts be built?

After the recycling depot closure in February 2026, site preparation and construction will begin for the new tennis courts. The new courts are expected to open in summer 2027. 

8. Will the tennis courts be closed during construction of the new facility?

No, the existing tennis courts will remain open for play until the new courts are completed. 

9. Will there be pickleball lines at the new courts?

No, the new facility will be a dedicated tennis facility, as identified in the Town Centre Park Master Plan. As part of the Tennis and Pickleball Services and Facilities Strategy, significant investments have also been made in pickleball facilities in the community. This included converting tennis courts at Bramble Park into eight dedicated, permanent pickleball courts. 

10. Will any trees be removed as part of the construction?

Yes, some trees will need to be removed to make room for the new tennis facility. All efforts will be taken to remove only what is absolutely necessary. Any trees removed will be done before the bird nesting window opens on March 1 to ensure no nests or nesting birds are disturbed.

A generous replanting plan will replace any trees that are removed. New trees will include climate-adapted, large caliber species with improved soil and irrigation to support the long-term health of the trees. These new trees will help to diversify the tree canopy in the park while increasing greenspace for park users to picnic or play an informal pick-up game, as well as for community events. 

11. Why is the Recycling Depot closing?

The Town Centre Recycling Depot will close to make way for the relocation of the tennis courts, a planned upgrade under the Town Centre Park Master Plan. 

12. When will the recycling depot close?

The last day of operation for the recycling depot will be February 1, 2026. 

13. Where can I bring my recycling after the depot closes?

There are a wide range of recycling options throughout the Tri-Cities. Residents are encouraged to use the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard. This modern facility accepts a wide range of materials from recycling, food scraps, and yard trimmings—at no cost to users. 

A list of all local recycling facilities, including each location’s accepted materials, is available at coquitlam.ca/recycling.

14. What services are offered at the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre?

The facility is a one-stop drop-off for recyclables, yard trimmings and food scraps. It offers a convenient layout, extended hours, and is designed to make recycling easy and accessible. Garbage drop-off is available for a fee.

15. What other recycling options are there?

In addition to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, Coquitlam residents can find information on city-wide garage sale and giveaway events, repair cafés and more through the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/WasteReduction.

Residents can also use the Waste Wizard search function, found online at coquitlam.ca/recycling, to identify where to take specific recycling items.  

16. Will any recycling services be added elsewhere in Coquitlam to replace the Town Centre Depot?

At this time, the City is not planning to relocate the Town Centre Recycling Depot elsewhere in Coquitlam. In our assessment of recycling services in the community, it was determined the area is well served between Metro Vancouver's United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, and the various Return-It Depots in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. These services are in addition to the curbside collection recycling, a service provided at no cost to residents by Recycle BC, a non-profit organization funded by the businesses that supply packaging and paper to residents in B.C.