Some good places to grab a bite are JOEY Restaurants, Sushi to Go or Sushi Itshoni Japanese Restaurant. Venture a little further for a meal at one of Coquitlam West neighbourhood's restaurants. If you love coffee, you're not too far from Juillet Beauty Centre located at 4341 North Rd. Groceries can be found at H Mart which is not far and you'll find DC Skin & Laser only a 3 minute walk as well. Interested in the arts? Look no further than Nadine Power-Fine Art Conservator. For nearby green space, Park and Guilby Park could be good to get out of your home and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk.

Transit riders take note, Rochester Gardens is nearby to the closest public transit Bus Stop (Eastbound Rochester Ave @ Guilby St) with route Coquitlam Central Station/lougheed Station.