2017 Fall Recreation Guide City of Surrey

Parks

Programs

14225 Green Timbers Way

Enjoy the best fall has to offer as you explore and learn about nature in the city! We have school field trips, birthday parties, Nature Preschool, programs for daycares, Guides and Scouts, and much more. Drop in to borrow a fishing rod or Discovery Backpack and find out what’s new any time we’re open.

Nature Play Join us for some forest fun! Our leader will engage children in outdoor play with nature arts and exploration, storytelling, games, and best of all, child-led free play. Parent participation required.

Nature Walks Join us for a family-friendly nature walk. Visit often to experience the seasonal changes along the trails and get to know the plants and wildlife that call this place home. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under.

Play and learn at your own pace in our Sky Room! You’ll find a variety of books and field guides, puppets, natural materials and opportunities for hands-on exploration. Great for families with children.

Visit Us Year Round Tuesday-Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm For more information: 604-502-6065 www.surrey.ca/naturecentre

Surrey Nature Centre

All Ages

Surrey Nature Centre

3-5yrs

Saturday, September 2, 9, 16 & 23

Saturday, September 2, 9, 16 & 23

2:00pm-3:00pm

9:30am-11:00am

Sports Field & Ball Diamond BOOKINGS & INFORMATION Field/Ball Diamonds Deadline for booking requests is: FALL/ WINTER SPRING/SUMMER June 1 November 1 December 15 January 15 April 15 Sports Fields Track Facilities Ball Diamonds Sports Fields Summer

Explore SURREY'S PARKS

Guided Nature Walks Join us for nature walks throughout Surrey this fall. Dress for the weather; walks will go rain or shine. Call 604-502-6065 for more information.

Sports Camps

Lacrosse Boxes Cricket Pitches, Spring Break Sports Camps

GODWIN FARM DISCOVERY - FOR KIDS! 5yrs+ Saturday, September 9 10am - 11am Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve  9016 164 St Get to know one of Surrey’s newest parks! Interview a tree, go on a scavenger hunt, visit the tasting orchard and learn about the family who used to farm this land! Parent participation required. Meet in the parking lot at 90 Ave and 164 St, next to the map kiosk. MEET THE TREES OF GODWIN FARM Saturday, September 9 2pm - 3:30pm Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve  9016 164 St Get to know one of Surrey’s newest parks! Learn the story of Godwin family and how they transformed this land from “stump farm” to forest, meet some of the park’s most interesting trees and drop by the tasting orchard. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under. Meet in the parking lot at 90 Ave and 164 St, next to the map kiosk. 10yrs+

BEAR CREEK WILDLIFE WALK - FOR KIDS! Saturday, October 14 10am - 11am

5yrs+

Requests submitted after these dates are treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Any teams belonging to a club or league in Surrey must apply through their club or league. For additional information call 604-501-5174, or e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca. Synthetic Turf Fields There are 15 synthetic turf fields in the City of Surrey located at:

Bear Creek Park  13750 88 Ave Search for signs of wildlife at Bear Creek Park! Along the way, search for the eagle nest, check out wildlife trees, and take a peek in the creek to look for salmon. Who will you see? Parent participation required. Meet at the south edge of the parking lot, in front of the water park.

PARK

FIELD ADDRESS SPORT PLAYED

Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 1 16900 64 Ave Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 2 16900 64 Ave Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 3 16900 64 Ave.

football, soccer, field hockey

soccer

soccer, field hockey

BEAR CREEK WILDLIFE WALK Saturday, October 14 2pm - 3:30pm

Hjorth Road Park Hjorth Road Park

Field 1 10200 block - 146 St soccer, field lacrosse Field 2 10200 block - 146 St soccer, field hockey

10yrs+

Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park

Field 1 7400 128 St Field 2 7400 128 St Field 3 7400 128 St Field 4 7400 128 St

soccer soccer soccer

Bear Creek Park  13750 88 Ave Search for signs of wildlife in this park’s diverse meadow, forest and creek habitats. Look for the eagle nest, learn about wildlife trees, and visit a great place for spotting salmon during their annual migration. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under. Meet at the south edge of the parking lot, in front of the water park.

soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse

South Surrey Athletic Park Field 3 1925 148 St South Surrey Athletic Park Field 9 2300 148 St South Surrey Athletic Park Field 10 2300 148 St

soccer, football, baseball

soccer

soccer, field hockey

Tamanawis Park Tamanawis Park Tom Binnie Park

Field 1 12500 64 Ave Field 2 12500 64 Ave

field hockey, soccer practice field hockey, soccer practice

Field 1 10600 City Parkway soccer, field lacrosse

NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Do you have big dreams for your neighbourhood? Help make them come true by connecting with the Neighbourhood Team; e-mail neighbourhoodteam@surrey.ca or visit www.surrey.ca/engagement. Neighbourhood Toolkit Our online toolkit has helpful community-building resources and ideas, including: 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, Once all league and club bookings on artificial turf fields have been allocated, all other requests are considered on a on a first-come, first-served basis. Please e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5174 to book these fields. For information on artificial turf fields and all other matters concerning outdoor sports facilities: www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/Outdoor.aspx Surrey Schools Gym & Field Bookings Surrey school gyms and outdoor sports fields are allocated through the school board office. Call 604-595-6084 for booking information.

Darts Hill Garden Weekend Openings

Birding Walks

September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 24, 30, October 21 11am - 3pm Darts Hill Garden Park 1633 170 St Take an early autumn stroll through this plantsman’s garden, marvel at the fall colours, and discover rare and unusual trees and shrubs. Pathways are gravel with slight to steeper inclines. Entrance is by donation. No pets please. For more information, please call 604-501-5050 or e-mail partnersinparks@surrey.ca.

Sa, September 16 9am - 11am Hi-Knoll Park 19569 Colebrook Rd Sa, October 21 9am - 11am Blackie Spit Park 3136 McBride Ave Sa, November 18 9am - 11am SerpentineWildlife Management Area 14246 44 Ave Sa, December 16 9am - 11am Hawthorne Park 10503 144 St Discover Surrey’s birds on a guided tour led by a local naturalist. Improve your identification skills and find answers to all your birding questions! Rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars, if you have them (we will have some to lend out). These walks are for all ages.

community groups, businesses and associations can apply. NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENT EQUIPMENT

We can help make your next local community event a success! If you’re planning something like a block party, festival, outdoor music performance, neighbourhood clean-up or art jam, you can borrow a tent, tables, chairs, Block Party traffic barriers and even a portable sound system.

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