2016 City of Surrey Recreation Guide

Parks

www.surrey.ca/parks 

From the giant second growth forest at Green Timbers Urban Forest, to the shoreline views at Blackie Spit Park, and the soccer fields, running track, nature trails and gardens at Bear Creek Park, you’ll discover something different to do and see at each of Surrey’s 200 parks every season. Parks in Surrey Volunteer! Celebrate summer by getting connected to your local park spaces as a volunteer. Visit www.surrey.ca/volunteer to learn more about volunteering with the City. Partners in Parks Volunteer with Partners in Parks to beautify local park spaces and improve your community! As a Park Partner, you can care for a park bin, clean up litter, do a park beautification project, facilitate kids' activities with Park Play or assist at community events. Visit www.surrey.ca/volunteer, email partnersinparks@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5050 for more info. Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad Are you a high school aged youth looking for volunteer experience in nature? Protect the environment with our youth-led volunteer group! Plant trees and shrubs, help wildlife, plan environmental projects, and more! For all opportunities, the training and tools will be provided. Email environment@surrey.ca to get started. Nature Work Parties Drop-in for the day and work with other volunteers to care for the urban forest! Get outside, meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and give back to your community. Remove invasive plants, plant trees and shrubs, and improve wildlife habitat. All ages, tools and training provided. Email environment@surrey.ca for a list of dates!

Get Involved! NEIGHBOURHOOD TOOLKIT

Take a look at the City of Surrey’s Neighbourhood Toolkit for community building ideas! Check it out at www.surrey.ca/ neighbourhoodteam. Here are some of the ways in which the City of Surrey empowers Surrey residents to build community: Neighbourhood Enhancement Grant Interested in improving your neighbourhood? Apply for the City’s Neighbourhood Enhancement Grant for financial support for your project! All Surrey residents, community groups, businesses and associations can apply. Neighbourhood Event Equipment Book the Neighbourhood Event Equipment for your next local community event. If it’s something like a block party, festival, outdoor music performance, neighbourhood clean- up, or art jam, we can provide some equipment to help make it a success. You can borrow a tent, tables, chairs, portable sound system and block party traffic barriers. The Neighbourhood Toolkit is a project of the City of Surrey’s Neighbourhood Team. Any questions, contact the Neighbourhood Team at neighbourhoodteam@surrey.ca or learn more at www.surrey.ca/neighbourhoodteam. Ask as about the 2016 Citywide Block Party Day and how your community can get involved.

GROUP PROJECTS Get your group involved and care for a park or greenbelt near you! Neighbourhood groups, school groups, environment clubs, Scout groups, businesses, and faith groups are all welcome. We will work with you to find a volunteer project that suits the needs of your group. Is your group interested in helping the environment? Activities may include invasive plant removal, wildlife stewardship, tree planting, trail improvements and more. Contact environment@surrey.ca to speak with staff and tailor a project for your group. Is your group interested in beautifying a park? Activities may include planting flowers, removing litter, cleaning graffiti, painting structures and more. Contact partnersinparks@surrey.ca to speak with staff and tailor a project for your group.

80 SUMMER 2016  WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604.501.5100