Como Lake Park is a short trip from most of Coquitlam, and the simplest way there is usually by car or taxi. The park is at 700 Gatensbury Street, just south of Como Lake Avenue, with a lake in the middle and a trail about one kilometre long around it.
Driving to Gatensbury Street
Put 700 Gatensbury Street into a navigation app and follow it, since the best route depends on where in Coquitlam you start. Traffic on the main roads changes the trip more than distance does, so check the live estimate before you go.
Parking at the lake
Parking is available at the north and south ends of the lake. Time limits and fees can differ by lot and by street, so read the posted signs. The City of Coquitlam page for Como Lake Park is the place to check current details.
Buses near the park
Several routes serve the neighbourhood. The ones listed near the park are the 151 between Coquitlam Central Station and Burquitlam Station, the 156 between Braid Station and Lougheed Station, and the 157 between Burquitlam Station and Lougheed Station. Which one fits depends on your starting point, so enter your address and Como Lake Park in the TransLink trip planner. It shows the nearest stop, the walk and the next departures.
Once you are off the bus, the trail around the water is easy to find and runs through the middle of the park. The park also has a toddler playground, picnic shelters and public washrooms.
A taxi when the trip is short
On a short run, a taxi or rideshare saves waiting for a connection or hunting for a space on a busy weekend. The Vancouver taxi page covers service in the region, and the taxi fare estimator gives a rough fare. Ask to be dropped near the end of the lake where you plan to start, and arrange your ride home before you settle in for the afternoon.