3. PUBLIC SECTOR #1
PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Public – A community or recreation centre offers a way to participate in
“fitness, sport, age-related programs, events” and more, at a low cost
to the general public (Lunn, 2021, p. 3).
Recreation – A community centre is an establishment where the
municipal government fulfills the “needs of the general public …
through the offering of recreation services” (Lunn, 2021, p. 5). Since
the Port Coquitlam Community Centre offers a wide variety of different
activities and was created by the municipal government, this venue
would fall under the recreation section of SPSC 2210. The classes within
may also provide individuals with physical education.
2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5
Source: https://www.tricitynews.com/local-news/big-party-planned-for-132-million-
community-centre-opening-in-port-coquitlam-4303809
4. PUBLIC SECTOR #2
MUNDY PARK
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Public – A free park where anyone can experience nature, walk dogs,
and/or get exercise. It was created for the “good of society” as they do
not receive any revenue and offer a place for people to participate and
enjoy activities (Lunn, 2021, p. 3).
Recreation – Provides recreational activities for individuals and was
built, funded, and maintained by the government. It is a place that
fulfills the “recreational needs of the public” and helps support a
healthy community (Lunn, 2021, p. 5).
641 Hillcrest St, Coquitlam, BC V3J 6N9
Source: https://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/mundy-park/
5. PUBLIC SECTOR #3
TOWN CENTRE PARK
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Public – A free park that offers a variety of leisure activities. Among
these activities are a track for running and a variety of sports fields for
public and recreational use. It also operated by the government.
Coaching, Physical education & Recreation – A space for not only
public recreation but also the ability for team sport use. It
accommodates many different types of sports and with this, may offer
an area for coaching as-well as physical education to take place.
1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7S4
Source: https://www.coquitlam.ca/Facilities/Facility/Details/Town-Centre-Park-84
7. PRIVATE SECTOR #1
THE HIVE CLIMBING AND FITNESS
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Private – Privately owned/operated and earns revenue (expects profit)
from the people who pay to attend (Lunn, 2021). It has “recognized the
need for innovative leisure” and sells this need to the public (Lunn,
2021).
Recreation & Coaching – This facility provides opportunities for both
coaching (rock climbing) and recreation. It would likely be considered a
specialized service and would fall under the category “indoor
commercial recreation” (Lunn, 2021, p. 6).
Fremont Village, 815 Village Dr Unit 145-155, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 0G9
Source: https://canaguide.ca/P36767-en-climbing-the-hive-climbing-and-fitness-port-
coquitlam-bc/
8. PRIVATE SECTOR #2
WESTWOOD PLATEAU GOLF
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Private – Golf courses are a commercial business which are privately
owned, and also expect to make a profit from its customers.
Recreation – A golf course is a considered an “entertainment
service” that also provides an opportunity for individuals to
participate in fitness and sport. It would be classified as “outdoor
commercial recreation” because of its outdoor setting and its
orientation around profit (Lunn, 2021, p. 6).
1630 Parkway Blvd, Coquitlam, BC V3E 2Y5
Source: https://www.westwoodplateaugolf.com/home/attachment/1-green-to-tee-
westwood-0797/
9. PRIVATE SECTOR #3
THE GIGGLE DAM DINNER THEATRE
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Private – It is a privately owned establishment that hosts amateur
comedians, alongside many other forms of entertainment, including
concerts. It is mostly for commercial purposes and expects to profit
from the people that attend the events.
Recreation – As mentioned in our outline for this assignment,
recreation comes in many forms and can be purely for entertainment
(Lunn, 2021). The events that take place The Giggle Damn Dinner
Theatre act as a form of entertainment and provide people with a
social setting to support their local comedians and artists.
2616 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 3G6
Source: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g181777-d2300120-
i232127174-The_Giggle_Dam_Dinner_Theatre-Port_Coquitlam_British_Columbia.html
11. VOLUNTARY SECTOR #1
KIDSTART MENTORING PROGRAM
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Voluntary – It is a primarily volunteer based mentoring program for
children and youth whom are experiencing difficulties. All profit made
from donations are to sustain services so that they can continue to
help the community (Lunn, 2021, p. 8).
Coaching, Recreation, and Physical education – The mentoring can be
done (and may be encouraged) in various environments such as, while
the youth and mentor are participating in recreational/leisure activities
(ie. riding bikes in a park, or while playing sports).
906 Roderick Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1R1
Source: https://mobile.twitter.com/kidstart4kids
12. VOLUNTARY SECTOR #2
COQUITLAM LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Voluntary – Offers volunteer work for individuals who want to help their
community. This volunteer work ranges from coaching the little league
teams to cleaning and cooking, offering great opportunities and
assistance when interested in little league baseball. There is also no
financial incentive for the volunteers involved. Volunteering as a coach
here would fall under the “athletics and sport” category of the “four
broad categories of non-profit, non-charitable corporations” (Lunn,
2021, p. 9).
Coaching & Physical education – Provides the means to volunteer for a
coaching position for a little league baseball team. This may be a great
way to get your foot in the door when it comes to coaching a semi-
competitive team, offering insight and experience for those interested.
1046 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3K 1E7
Source: https://www.coquitlamlittleleague.ca/
13. VOLUNTARY SECTOR #3
COQUITLAM FIELD SPORT ASSOCIATION
Address:
Service Sector:
SPSC 2210 Connection:
Voluntary – This is a non-profit organization that seeks to bring
together groups of people to partake in field sports. It would also be
classified under the athletics and sport category due to its
involvement in/with sports clubs of all ages (Lunn, 2021, p. 9).
They seek to promote and grow outdoor sports within the tri-cities.
Coaching, Recreation, and Physical education – The Coquitlam Field
Sports Association seeks to grow and promote sports within our
community, thus supporting coaches, recreation and physical
education. The voluntary sector typically has “the closest ties to the
local communities”, usually seeking to do what is best for the
community in their given area (Lunn, 2021, p. 9)
6501 Sprott St, Burnaby, BC V5B 3B8
Source: http://coquitlamsports.ca/
14. REFERENCE
Lunn, E. (2021). Course Adventure #4. Service Sectors in Your Community. [Word document]. Blackboard.
