The file contains newspaper clippings, ephemera, forms, and an organizational chart that document the Parks and Recreation Department's classes, staff, and events. The file significantly pertains to the 1972-1973 Recreation Referendum.

The file consists of newspaper clippings describing activities undertaken by the District of Coquitlam Parks and Recreation Department in Coquitlam parks, playgrounds, and sports fields. The photographs depict several parks, including Mundy Park, Como Lake, Mountain View Park, Coquitlam River Park, Blue Mountain Park, and Riverview Park.

The series consists of records created and accumulated by Cunnings and reflect his personal and professional interests. These records were accumulated by Cunnings for the purposes of reference and posterity rather than documenting the activities of the District of Coquitlam Parks and Recreation Department during his tenure.

The personal records consist of a letter of appointment as well as a selection of documentaries used by Cunnings as reference. His professional records contain photographs, ephemera, and correspondence generated in the course of Cunnings' positions as a gymnastics teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes, the Division Head of Essondale's Crease Clinic Recreation Therapy Department, and as a founding member of Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR).

The file consists of fourteen albums of photographs compiled by Burquitlam Elementary school, largely depicting student class photographs, but also depicts school events including holiday concerts, Halloween events, athletic events, and community events. The file also contains student register lists that correspond to students in the class photographs.

The series consists of photographs, slides, and scrapbooks created or collected by Don Cunnings throughout the course of his life and work.

The file contains newsletters created by Cunnings related to the British Columbia Provincial Recreation Programme (Pro-Rec), its history and development for a Pro-Rec reunion

The file documents the various recreation and cultural centres in Coquitlam as well as their development through time. The records include information about Dogwood Pavilion, Chimo Pool, the Coquitlam Sports Centre, and the Social Recreation Centre. Records include programs and newspaper articles.

The file consists of scrapbooks created by Don Cunnings.

The file consists of records relating to the Coquitlam Sports Centre, its programming, development, and events, including football, baseball, weight lifting, judo, lacrosse, wrestling, hockey, swimming, and skating. Records include ticket stubs, fliers, posters, ribbons, invitations, programs and news clippings. The file also contains records relating to the history of sports in the area.

The item consists of a scrapbook containing primarily newspaper clippings as well as some photographs related to the Coquitlam Sports Centre.

The series consists of Columbian Newspaper clippings, B&W photographs, press releases, and other assorted records arranged by subject. The files were created by Columbian staff members for reference purposes.