Mundy Park is Coquitlam’s largest park, a big block of second-growth forest tucked between residential neighbourhoods in the centre of the city. At roughly 175 hectares, it is a different kind of outing than the more polished, event-driven feel of Lafarge Lake or the smaller, residential Como Lake Park. Mundy Park is built around trees and trails first, with two lakes, Mundy Lake and Lost Lake, sitting inside the forest rather than out in the open.
This guide covers the trail system, the two lakes and what makes each one worth a stop, the newly renovated outdoor pool, and the other facilities scattered through the park, from sports fields to disc golf. If you want a longer forest walk rather than a lakeside stroll, or you are looking for a shaded place to let the dog run before the morning gets busy, Mundy Park is worth knowing well.
Trails Through the Forest
Mundy Park’s trail system is built around a perimeter route that loops the outer edge of the park, with a handful of interior trails cutting across the middle and connecting to the two lakes. The full loop around the park is a multi-use community pathway that most visitors can walk in about an hour, and it gives a good sense of the scale of the forest without requiring any real route planning.
Inside the perimeter, shorter interior trails connect through the middle of the park in different directions, offering routes past Mundy Lake or out toward Lost Lake depending on which way you turn. None of the trails have any real elevation change, which makes Mundy Park a comfortable option for a longer walk or an easy trail run without the climbing you would find at Burke Mountain.
The forest itself is mature second growth, tall enough that much of the park stays shaded and cool even on warm summer days. That tree cover is a big part of the appeal, it is one of the few places in Coquitlam where you can walk for a genuine stretch of time and feel like you have left the city behind, even though you are minutes from surrounding houses and shops.
Mundy Lake and Lost Lake
Mundy Park’s two lakes give it a split identity that most first-time visitors do not expect. Mundy Lake sits within a protected habitat area and dogs are not permitted on the trails leading to it, so it tends to stay quieter and is best treated as a spot for a slow, watchful stop rather than a place to bring the whole family and a picnic.
Lost Lake is the more accessible of the two, reached easily from trails near the park’s eastern side, with benches positioned for sitting and watching the water. The south end of Lost Lake includes a protected sand nesting area used by Western Painted Turtles, a species of conservation concern in the region, so visitors are asked to respect any posted signage around that stretch of shoreline.
Between the two lakes, wildlife sightings are common, from waterfowl on the surface to the deer, raccoons, and birds that use the surrounding forest. Mundy Park is genuinely one of the better spots in Coquitlam for an unhurried wildlife walk, precisely because the lakes sit inside the trees rather than out in an open, developed park setting.
The Outdoor Pool
Mundy Park is home to the city’s outdoor pool, which reopened in 2025 after a major renovation. The rebuilt facility includes a lap pool alongside a separate leisure pool with a lazy river, a shallow beach style entry, and splash features aimed at younger kids, all built with accessible entry points throughout.
The pool typically operates on a seasonal schedule through the late spring and summer months, and admission is generally low cost per visit rather than requiring a membership. Because hours and exact operating dates can shift year to year, it is worth checking the City of Coquitlam’s outdoor pools and spray parks page before planning a visit, especially if you are coming specifically for the pool rather than combining it with a park walk.
Sports Fields, Disc Golf, and Off-Leash Areas
Beyond the trails and the pool, Mundy Park carries a lot of the city’s active recreation infrastructure. There are sports fields used for baseball and soccer, a lacrosse box that also gets used for pickleball, and a nine-hole disc golf course near the pool on the west side of the park, open to anyone with a disc and no booking required.
Dog owners have several options here. There is a fenced off-leash dog area on the west side of the park, and much of the general trail network allows dogs off leash during early morning hours before things get busier, with the notable exception of the trails leading to Mundy Lake, where dogs are not permitted at any time, and the main community pathway, where dogs must stay leashed. If Mundy Park does not fit what you are looking for, our guide to Coquitlam dog parks and pet services rounds up other leash-friendly spots around the city.
Picnic areas and a playground round out the park’s family facilities, spread through the site rather than clustered in one place, so a visit built around kids typically means picking one corner of the park to settle into rather than trying to see everything in a single trip.
Getting to Mundy Park
Mundy Park sits in central Coquitlam, with parking lots at several points around its perimeter, including access near the outdoor pool and near the eastern side of the park closer to Lost Lake. Because the park is large, it is worth deciding roughly which part of Mundy Park you want to visit, the pool, the disc golf course, or a lake, before you park, since walking the full perimeter to correct course later adds real time.
The park is also reachable by local transit for visitors without a car. Checking a trip planner such as TransLink ahead of time is worthwhile if you are relying on bus service, and the City of Coquitlam’s Mundy Park facility page is the best source for current addresses, parking locations, and any posted notices before you go.
Mundy Park Tips
Decide which part of the park you want to visit before you arrive, the pool, a lake, or the disc golf course are spread far enough apart that picking one area first makes for a smoother visit.
If you are bringing a dog, remember the trails to Mundy Lake are off limits at all times and the main community pathway requires a leash. Early mornings offer the widest off-leash window on the other interior trails.
Bring water and watch the time if you plan the full perimeter loop, the forest cover is shady and pleasant, but the walk still takes close to an hour at an easy pace.
If visiting for the outdoor pool, check the city’s current seasonal hours before you go, since the schedule generally runs through late spring and summer rather than year round.
Questions Often Asked
How big is Mundy Park?
Mundy Park is roughly 175 hectares, making it the largest park in Coquitlam. It is a forested park built around trails rather than open lawns, with two lakes, Mundy Lake and Lost Lake, inside its boundaries.
Are dogs allowed at Mundy Park?
Dogs are allowed on most trails, including off leash during early morning hours in designated areas, and there is also a fenced off-leash dog area on the west side of the park. The trails leading to Mundy Lake do not permit dogs at any time, and the main community pathway around the park requires dogs to stay on leash.
Does Mundy Park have a swimming pool?
Yes, Mundy Park is home to the city’s outdoor pool, which reopened in 2025 after a major renovation and now includes a lap pool along with a separate leisure pool, lazy river, and splash features. It typically operates on a seasonal schedule through the late spring and summer, so it is worth checking the city’s current hours before visiting.
What is the difference between Mundy Lake and Lost Lake?
Both lakes sit inside Mundy Park’s forest, but they serve different purposes. Mundy Lake is within a protected habitat area where dogs are not permitted on the approach trails, while Lost Lake is more easily reached from the park’s eastern side and includes benches for sitting by the water, plus a protected shoreline area used by nesting turtles at its south end.
Is there disc golf at Mundy Park?
Yes, Mundy Park has a nine-hole disc golf course near the outdoor pool on the west side of the park. It is open for casual play without needing to book ahead.
