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The City of Coquitlam has done it again! Whoever is responsible for playground & park development in that City deserves a gold star. The playgrounds are so over-the-top creative and interactive that I’m pretty sure the planner is actually a kid. Or at the very least, a 12 year old trapped in the body of an adult. If you don’t believe me, check out these other awesome Coquitlam playgrounds: Queenston Park playground<\/a> and Como Lake playground<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"RochesterRochester Park is adjacent to Maillard Middle School in Coquitlam (talk about lucky students). When we first visited, back in 2017, the playground was only half finished. Yesterday (September 2019) I took my boys back to experience the completed playground.<\/p>\n

The play spaces are spread over three levels. The top level contains the swings, zipline, massive wooden climbing structure, small scooter park, and picnic tables. A huge metal slide connects the upper level to the middle section. The bottom of the slide deposits kids onto a large soccer field overlooking the Fraser River. There is also a brightly coloured climbing wall for the kids to explored.<\/ins><\/p>\n

\"RochesterThe final level (the one I forgot to snap pictures of) contains a water park and sand play area. When arriving at Rochester Park I thought “oh no this park is tiny” and then we started exploring. The designers have brilliantly incorporated a massive hillside into the playground design. Kids have no choice but to roar up and down stairs to access the various sections. My two boys were dripping in sweat when I finally lured them back to the car.<\/p>\n

\"RochesterThe two times we’ve visited Rochester Park – 9am on a weekday in the summer and 3:30pm on a September week day – the park was deserted. I’m not sure if there are times the park is packed but we’ve thoroughly enjoyed having a truly exceptional park all to ourselves. My boys have made me promise a return visit very soon.<\/p>\n

\"RochesterA stand out feature of the Rochester Park playground is the fact it appeals to a wide variety of ages. From the toddler section with climbing structures, slides and a sand pit, to the “bigger” kids climbing wonderland, kids of all ages will be thoroughly entertained here.<\/p>\n

\"Rochester<\/p>\n

Rochester Park:<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 1390 Rochester Avenue, Coquitlam
\nDirections<\/strong>: west off of Declare Road, down 1.5 blocks and the park is on the south side<\/p>\n

\"Rochester<\/ins><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The City of Coquitlam has done it again! Whoever is responsible for playground & park development in that City deserves a gold star. The playgrounds are so over-the-top creative and interactive that I’m pretty sure the planner is actually a kid. Or at the very least, a 12 year old
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