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NWPD Soccer School + Waterfront Pathway Reopens

NWPD Soccer School + Waterfront Pathway Reopens

Issue #280

Carla McNeil
July 02, 2025

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July 02, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

💰️ Financial Aid (Welfare) Worker at NWPL – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

👶 Mom + Baby Meet Up at Cove Indoor Play – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

🍼 Babytime (0-23 months) – 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

🎨 Queensborough Crafternoon (5-12 years) – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Building Free Play (All ages) – 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

👨 In-person Dark Horse Men’s Group Meeting – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Poetry in the Park - Queens Park - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Georgie's Local – 7:00 PM

🏃 Run Club – 7:00 PM

🗣️ French 4 Everyone – 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

👦👧 Connect Youth (13+) – 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Bully’s Studio – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

❓️ Trivia Night at Frankie G’s – 7:30 PM

July 03, 2025

🐉 Chakradance Kids: A Magical Day Camp Adventure with Koko the Rainbow Dragon – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

🍼 Babytime (0-23 months) – 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

👶 Baby Social (0-23 months) – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📝 Resume Clinic with BCNSP – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM

🍅 Farmers Market – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

📚️ Drop-in Wildfires Bookshop – 5:45 PM

🧘 Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing – 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM

🎭️ New West Bingpot! Thursday Trivia - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Night at Georgie's – 7:00 PM

😎 Queen's Park 2025 Summer Concert Series – 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

🎙️ Colossal Thursdays Karaoke at The Terminal Pub – 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

🎤 Open Mic Jam at Notorious Grey Fox – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🥍 Burrards vs Salmonbellies – 7:30 PM at Queen's Park Arena

🏆️ New West Youth Awards (Invitation Only Event) – at Century House

July 04, 2025

🔍️ Unique Survival Scavenger Hunt - New West – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

💑 City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - New Westminster Area – 1:00 PM

📖 Teen Anime and Manga Meetup (11-18 years) – 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

🍔 Between 2 Buns – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

🎲 Friendsday Night Board Games – Doors open at 6:00 PM

🎲 Hitmix Bingo - Howe Sound – 7:00 PM

🎙️ Weekly Karaoke Every Friday – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

🎸 Live Music at The Terminal - Mike Van Eyes – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

🎙️ Karaoke Friday Nights at Notorious Grey Fox – 9:00 PM until Close

🎲 Board Night Game – Phantom Alley

⚽️ Kids Hit the Field at Queen’s Park for 2025 NWPD Soccer School

The New Westminster Police Department’s long-running Kids Summer Soccer School returns to Queen’s Park Stadium from July 14 to July 18, 2025, welcoming over 300 children aged 5 to 10 for a dynamic week of soccer, learning, and community connection.

Launched in 1981, this beloved camp has grown into a flagship program for the NWPD, blending recreation, mentorship, and public service in one action-packed week. While soccer skills are the heart of the program, the experience goes far beyond the game. Campers will enjoy interactive highlights like a Police Service Dog demonstration, hands-on time with police vehicles, and a special visit from the New Westminster Fire Department.

Participants are grouped into teams led by police officers and youth volunteer coaches, many of whom are local soccer players or program alumni. This approach fosters a sense of teamwork and positive interaction between young residents and law enforcement in a safe, welcoming environment.

Running daily from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the Soccer School provides structure, skill-building, and plenty of summer fun for local families.

📍 Event Location: Queen’s Park Stadium, New Westminster
📅 Dates: Monday, July 14 to Friday, July 18, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM daily
🎯 Ages: 5 to 10 years

👉 For up-to-date details and event information, visit the official Eventbrite page:
2025 NWPD Kids Summer Soccer School – Event Information

🌊 New West Reconnects: Waterfront Pathway Reopens with Fresh Access to the Fraser

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Big news for New Westminster residents and visitors—the long-awaited reconnection of the waterfront walkway is here! As of June 30, pathways linking Westminster Pier Park, River Market, and the Waterfront Esplanade are officially open, welcoming pedestrians and cyclists back to one of the city’s most iconic riverside routes.

This reopening marks a major step forward in restoring public access along the Fraser River, offering a refreshed experience of the waterfront just in time for summer strolls, scenic bike rides, and community gatherings.

🛠️ Still in Progress—And Getting Better

While the route is now open, visitors should note that the area remains a work in progress. Construction and landscaping crews are actively refining the space, and temporary wayfinding signage has been installed to ensure safe and accessible navigation.

Two key phased route updates are on the horizon:

July 7: A new alignment will bring pedestrians closer to the water’s edge
August: Final routing updates and finishing details will continue as delayed materials arrive

💬 An Evolving Waterfront Experience

The city thanks residents and guests for their patience throughout the construction process. The reopening not only reconnects key public spaces but also signals the start of an evolving and revitalized waterfront experience.

So whether you're heading to the River Market for a bite, biking along the boardwalk, or enjoying the view from Pier Park, make sure to explore the new access and watch the space transform all summer long.

👉 Visit here for detailed project updates and upcoming phase changes.