Stay cool no matter the weather with these activities from New Westminster Parks and Recreation!

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  • Air Conditioned Drop-in

    Century House, Queen's Park Sportsplex, Queensborough Community Centre

    Drop-in activities are available in these facilities with air conditioning. 

    Century House
    Queen's Park Sportsplex
    Queensborough Community Centre

    Search the Drop-in Schedule

  • Aquafit (19 + years)

    Moody Park Outdoor Pool
    Now open!

    Submerge yourself in a cooling group fitness class for adults 19+. Classes require reservation.

    Visit the drop-in fitness schedule to book a class.
    3 days in advance for New Westminster residents and 2 days in advance for everyone.

  • Outdoor Pools

    Moody Park Outdoor Pool is Open!
    Hume Park Outdoor Pool & Grimston Wading Pool Open May 20!

    Dive, swim, and float under the sun, clouds or whatever! Limited drop-in will be available for each sessions, however reservation is highly recommended.

    Visit the online schedule to book a lane or leisure swim, 3 days in advance for New Westminster residents and 2 days in advance for everyone. 

    Read more about Outdoor Pools

  • Public Ice Skating

    Moody Park Arena
    Starting July 10

    Four days a week!

    Cool down on ice! Enjoy skating with your friends and family of all ages. Staff will be on site to assist with skating assistance equipment. No hockey sticks or figure skating during these skates. Skate rentals are available. A limited quantity of helmets are available at no cost.

    Moody Park Arena

    Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
    Sunday, 11:30 - 1:00 pm, 1:30 - 3:00 pm

    Starting July 10.

    Drop-in Free: $2.00

  • Spray Parks & Water Features

    Five Locations
    Ryall & Queen's Park open May 12
    All others open May 20 to Labour Day
    Daily, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Splish and splash in New Westminster’s five spray parks and one really awesome wading pool!

    NOTE: Ryall and Queen's Park spray parks are now open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm daily, May 12 to Labour Day.

    Find the full schedule here.