2019 Summer Recreation Guide

Parks

Programs

Get outdoors this summer. Explore GreenTimbers Park with a guide and learn about nature in the city! We offer free programs and activities weekly throughout July and August. Drop in to borrow a fishing rod or Discovery Backpack! Play and learn at your own pace in the Sky Room where you’ll find a variety of books and field guides, puppets, natural materials and opportunities for hands-on exploration.

Story Time Start your visit with a nature-themed story to inspire your outdoor play! Story Time is offered rain or shine and will be hosted outdoors when conditions allow. Surrey Nature Centre All Ages Tu-Sa Jul-Aug 10:30am

Discovery Day Kick start your nature adventures outside with guided activities in the park, then head in to explore the Sky Room drop in space. Join us for new activities each week during July and August! Surrey Nature Centre All Ages F Jul 5-Aug 30 10am–2pm

14225 GreenTimbersWay surrey.ca/naturecentre naturecentre@surrey.ca 604-502-6065

Summer Hours

Monday–Friday

8:30am–4:30pm

Saturday

9am–4:30pm

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

Exploring SURREY'S PARKS Nature Walks at Surrey Nature Centre

Join our guide for a family-friendly nature walk to discover the Surrey Nature Centre and GreenTimbers Park, and the animals and plants who call it home. Walk routes and themes may change from week to week, so come back often. Drop-in All Ages Sa 10am–11am Jul 6 Sa 10am–11am Jul 20 Sa 10am–11am Aug 3 Sa 10am–11am Aug 17 Sa 10am–11am Aug 31 Drop-in 13yrs+ Sa 10am–11:30am Jul 13 Sa 10am–11:30am Jul 27 Sa 10am–11:30am Aug 10 Sa 10am–11:30am Aug 24

Sports Camps

Lacrosse Boxes Cricket Pitches, Spring Break Sports Camps

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

Seniors in the Park Drop-in

Darts Hill Garden Strolls Darts Hill Garden Park By Donation 1633 170 Street All Ages Friday – Sunday in July 11am–3pm dartshill.ca 604-501-5050 Take one last stroll before the garden shuts down for a summer break. Pathways are gravel with moderate inclines. Garden re-opens August 31.

55yrs+

surrey.ca/events partnersinparks@surrey.ca 604-501-5050 Enjoy free outdoor social activities, such as guided walks, arts and crafts, gardening activities and more. Sessions run rain or shine. Themes vary by day and location. Surrey Nature Centre 14225 Green Timbers Way Th 12:30pm–2:30pm Jul 4-Aug 29 Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road F 1pm–3pm Jul 5-Aug 23 Sounds of Summer July 13 – August 17 Various Locations partnersinparks@surrey.ca 604-501-5050 Join us Wednesday evenings for our FREE summer concert series in various parks across the City of Surrey. Special daytime shows Friday, July 12 and Friday, August 16. Please bring your own blankets or folding chairs to enjoy the performances.

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

soccer

soccer, field hockey soccer, field lacrosse soccer, field hockey

Hjorth Road Park Hjorth Road Park

Field 1 10200 block 146 St Field 2 10200 block 146 St

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

Discover Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve Drop-in

soccer, field lacrosse soccer, football, baseball

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

All Ages

soccer

Saturday, July 20 9am–3pm 9016 164 Street

soccer, field lacrosse

Tamanawis Park Tamanawis Park Tom Binnie Park

Field 1 12500 64 Ave Field 2 12500 64 Ave

field hockey field hockey

Connect with nature, learn about heritage, and become stewards of

Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve. Pack a picnic and spend the day participating in short programs or just sit in the shade provided by the majestic redwoods or bountiful fruit trees while enjoying the view of the pond and faraway mountains.

NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Do you have big dreams for your neighbourhood? Connect with the NeighbourhoodTeam to find resources and support to make them happen! NEIGHBOURHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT 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 Make your next neighbourhood event a big success! If you’re planning something like a block party, festival, outdoor music, neighbourhood clean-up or art jam, you can borrow a tent, tables, lawn games and even a portable sound system. Visit surrey.ca/neighbourhoodteam to explore all the tools available to make your neighbourhood great! Field 1 10600 City Parkway soccer, field lacrosse Once all league and club bookings on synthetic 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 synthetic turf fields, field closures 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.

TAKE THE STORM DRA IN 45 DAY CHALLENGE July 1 – August 15 A storm drain a day keeps pollution away

MAKE YOUR MARK TO PROTECT SURREY’S DRAINAGE SYSTEM! Sign-up surrey.ca/salmontracks

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604-501-5100  SURREY.CA/RECREATION  SUMMER 2019

Pre-order your marking kit or pick one up at participating recreation centres or