For Lesley Santillan, who celebrated her daughter’s fifth birthday at The Cove, that care made all the difference. “Some indoor play places can be loud and overwhelming for parents and kids. However, Trish has created a beautiful peaceful place where kids can play and adults can relax. I loved how we had a private room in the back of the play area with a window. It is a beautiful space. I would highly recommend The Cove for any child’s birthday party or even just a cozy place to hang out on a rainy day.”
The Cove: Where Every Child Belongs
At The Cove, families find more than just play - they find community, support, and hope. We’ve added services like speech therapy, behavioural consulting, inclusive day camps, and even Saturday massages in partnership with WCCMT (West Coast College of Massage Therapy).
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In the heart of New Westminster, behind the glass doors of The Cove Indoor Play Centre, a quiet revolution is taking place. It doesn’t shout or demand attention - it hums with laughter, soft voices, and the steady heartbeat of a woman determined to change the way the world sees children with autism, ADHD, and developmental differences.
Some call it community work. Trisha calls it God’s work. She believes her purpose is to serve, to love without conditions, and to create a ripple effect that changes not just how children experience the world but how the world experiences them.
That woman is Trisha Ocampo.
One child at a time. One conversation at a time. The Cove is showing that with the right support, every child can thrive. And in doing so, it’s changing not just minds but hearts.
Her story isn’t one you can separate from her work. Trisha grew up with an autistic brother. She remembers the stares in grocery stores, the whispered judgments, the way her mother’s face would tighten when an outing had to be cut short because the world simply wasn’t built with their needs in mind. Those memories didn’t harden her - they lit a fire in her.
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When she opened The Cove, it wasn’t just to run a business. It was to build the place her own family once needed but couldn’t find - a place where sensory needs are respected, where children can play without fear of being “too much” or “not enough,” and where parents can breathe without apology.
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Parents feel that difference the moment they step inside. As Sara Alhowar shared, “The space at The Cove Indoor Play is so beautiful and peaceful, and the staff are so welcoming and warm. It’s truly inclusive and welcoming for kids of all backgrounds. Trisha is extremely passionate and dedicated to support moms in finding an inclusive and safe space for their neurodivergent kids.” Every inch of The Cove is designed with intention. The sensory room offers a haven for little ones who need a moment of calm. Lighting is gentle, textures are inviting, and sound levels are balanced. There is no “one size fits all” here - only the understanding that every child’s way of engaging with the world is valid.
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