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PARKS

Winter might just be the best season to visit the Surrey Nature Centre and GreenTimbers Park. Have you heard the singing ice or tobogganed down the berm? Come find out how the creek rushes in the rain and whether a salmonberry keeps its leaves.

Activity Backpacks Multiple ages from 2 years to adult With new activities and age-specific themes to choose from, these backpacks are bursting with nature activities to enjoy. Sign out your backpack before venturing outside to explore the Surrey Nature Centre. Time limits apply and vary from backpack to backpack.

Visit UsYear-Round Monday–Friday

The indoor drop in space is open year-round. Dress for adventure and pick up an Activity Backpack, scavenger hunt, or fishing rod to take with you outside. Join a free drop-in program to learn more about the wildlife and ecology of this vibrant urban forest park.

8:30am–4:30pm

Saturday

9am–4:30pm

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

Sport ®ield & 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

¤xploring SURREY'S PARKS Birding Walks Saturdays 9am–11am All ages Take a walk with a local naturalist to discover the birds that live in Surrey’s parks. Look and listen as you explore diverse habitats across the city. Binoculars available to borrow.

February 15 GODWIN FARM BIODIVERSITY PRESERVE PARK 9016 164 Street Meet at the parking lot off of 164 Street. Look for birds in the old fields, orchard, pond and forest in one of Surrey’s newest parks.

March 21 SURREY NATURE CENTRE AT GREEN TIMBERS 14225 Green Timbers Way Meet in the Surrey Nature Centre’s parking lot. Start by observing the bird feeders at the Surrey Nature Centre, and then walk along forested trails to Green Timbers Lake.

January 18 ELGIN

Sports Camps

Lacrosse Boxes Cricket Pitches, Spring Break Sports Camps

HERITAGE PARK 13565 Crescent Road Meet in the west parking lot. Enjoy views of the Nicomekl river while looking for shorebirds and other winter residents.

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:

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

Get Outside Saturdays

Family Day Geocaching Treasure Hunt Celebrate Family Day with an outdoor treasure hunt and try geocaching! Form a team and navigate with a GPS unit to find hidden treasure boxes (caches). All ages welcome. Participants under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Instruction and GPS units provided. No experience necessary. Please register for your start time. Sa 11am Feb 15 4689220 Sa 12pm Feb 15 4689221 Sa 1pm Feb 15 4689222 Redwood Park

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

11am–2pm Explore and connect with nature in the city! Learn about the park’s habitats, history, trees, and trails. Guided and self-guided activities may include walks, stories, hands-on discovery, and more. March 14 REDWOOD PARK 17900 20 Avenue March 21

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

soccer

soccer, field lacrosse

Tamanawis Park Tamanawis Park Tom Binnie Park

Field 1 12500 64 Ave Field 2 12500 64 Ave

field hockey field hockey

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.

GODWIN FARM BIODIVERSITY PRESERVE PARK 9016 164 Street March 28 BLACKIE SPIT PARK 3136 McBride Avenue

CHECK OUT OUR NEW Parks We are continually working to ensure our parks and trails are well-designed and maintained to meet the needs of our growing community. This includes the creation of new parks, as well as the improvement of existing parks. Check out one of these recently opened parks this winter: JUMPSTART INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND AT UNWIN PARK 13313 68 Avenue New inclusive playgro```und opened fall 2019. PLAYGROUND AT BOUNDARY PARK 6058 Boundary Drive West New playground at Boundary Park opened fall 2019. WEST VILLAGE ENERGY CENTRE AND PARK 13231 103A Avenue New Energy Centre and mini-park with seating and lawn, now open.

‹ 604-50 -5 00  SURREY.CA/RECREATION  WINTER 2020