Our Mission
To preserve, protect and enhance the natural environment of Minnekhada Regional Park, while advocating respect, appreciation and enjoyment of the park’s natural resources.

Meetings
Every fourth Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m. at Minnekhada Lodge in Coquitlam. Everyone is welcome.

Membership
$5 for an individual, or $10 for a family

History of the Minnekhada Park Association (MPA)
1996: The first exploratory meeting to set up a public participation committee for Minnekhada Regional Park
1999: The first steering committee to work on setting up a park association
May 2000: The idea for a park partnership association for Minnekhada Regional Park, Coquitlam, was raised by the then Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) at a public meeting in Port Coquitlam.
June 2002: Minnekhada Park Association inaugural meeting at the Lodge

Current Projects
• Annual Minnekhada Art in the Park: MPA and Metro Vancouver hosted the first annual Minnekhada Art in the Park Festival in the summer of 2009. This free family-friendly event transforms the park and historic Minnekhada Lodge into a creative space for exhibits by talented BC artists. In addition to the unique art exhibits, the event includes live musicians, roving performers, an outdoor café, nature walks, and children’s crafts. For more information, click here.

• Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along: In 2006, MPA revived the spirit of “Minnekhada Christmas” at the historic Minnekhada Lodge by offering Christmas carolling during the December Open House. The Lodge is typically open to the public on the first Sunday of every month and in December is festively decorated for the season. Carolling, story telling, fireside conversations, and light refreshments offer a fun prelude to the holiday season.

Past Projects
• Bear Aware brochure
• Event displays
• Minnkehada history booklet and CD
• Pet cemetary clean up
• Farm painting work parties
• Bird counts
• Christmas carol sing-a-long

To download a copy of our brochure, click here.
To see some photos, click here.

Get Involved!

The Minnekhada Park Association is looking for volunteers of all ages and skill levels. Possible projects for 2009 include:
• Invasive plant removal work parties
• Creating a newsletter of current events
• Participating in bird counts
• Helping plan a special event involving an art show in the park

To get involved or to contact us
We welcome new volunteers, members and program ideas. Contact Trina Sakata, Central Area community development coordinator, by email or phone: (604) 520-6442.