COS Winter 2017 Recreation Guide

Parks

Nature Play Join us for this fun weekly drop-in program! Our leader will engage children in outdoor play with nature arts and exploration, storytelling, games, and child-led free play. Parent participation required.

14225 Green Timbers Way Come explore and learn about nature in the city! We offer drop-in activities for all ages, birthday parties, children’s school's-out and winter break day camps, and more. You’ll find lots to do, both indoors and out.

Visit the Sky Room where you can stay, play and learn at your own pace! You’ll find a variety of books and field guides, puppets, natural materials and opportunities for hands-on exploration. Great for all ages.

Hours January to March:

Surrey Nature Centre

3-5yrs

Tuesday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm For more information: 604-502-6065 www.surrey.ca/naturecentre

Saturdays

9:30am-11:00am

Exploring SURREY’S PARKS! Nature Walks Join us to search for signs of wildlife, discover art in nature, and explore the changing seasons in parks throughout Surrey. Dress for theweather; walks will go rain or shine. Please call 604-502-6065 to register.

Birding Walks Winter is one of the most exciting seasons for birders! Many birds travel from cooler climates to stay warm over the winter in Surrey’s rich habitats. Shorelines at Mud Bay Park, Blackie Spit Park and Surrey Lake Park are great spots to view these overwintering visitors. Get to know Surrey’s birds and their habitats on a free monthly birding walk at a different park each month, with a local naturalist. For more information, please call 604-502-6065 or visit www.surrey.ca/parks. ELGIN HERITAGE PARK, 13601 Crescent Road * Enjoy refreshments after the walk at the Historic Stewart Farmhouse Saturday, January 21 9am – 11am MUD BAY PARK 13030 – 48 Avenue Saturday, February 18 9am – 11am SURREY NATURE CENTRE AT GREEN TIMBERS 14225 Green Timbers Way Saturday, March 18 9am – 11am

NATURE DISCOVERY WALK – FOR KIDS Tu, Mar 14 10 – 11am Crescent Park 5yrs+ Come discover art in nature! Look up close at nature’s patterns and colours, watch a tree dance, and create your own masterpiece in the forest. Parent participation required. NATURE DISCOVERY WALK – FOR KIDS W, Mar 22 10 – 11am Bear Creek Park 5yrs+ Join us on the first full day of spring to search for signs of wildlife in Bear Creek Park! Along the way, look for the eagle nest, check out wildlife trees, and take a peek at the creek. Who will you see? Parent participation required.

HABITATS OF ELGIN HERITAGE PARK Sa, Jan 14 2 – 3:30pm Elgin Heritage Park 10yrs+ Come out for a guided tour where land meets water. Look for eagles, ducks, muskrats, and visiting birds as we explore the scenic wetland habitats.

BEAR CREEK WILDLIFE WALK

Sa, Feb 11 2 – 3:30pm Bear Creek Park 10yrs+ 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.

Artificial Turf Fields There are 14 artificial turf fields in the City of Surrey located at:

Sports Field & Ball Diamond BOOKINGS & INFORMATION

SPORT PLAYED

FIELD ADDRESS

PARK

football, soccer, field hockey

16900 64 Avenue 16900 64 Avenue

Field 1 Field 3 Field 1 Field 2 Field 1 Field 2 Field 3

Cloverdale Athletic Park Cloverdale Athletic Park

soccer, field hockey

Surrey School District Gym & Field Bookings Surrey school gyms and outdoor sports fields are booked through the Surrey Schools office. Call 604-595-6084 for booking information. Sportsfield Closures Most fall/winter natural grass sports fields are closed upon completion of the fall/winter sports season in April. These fields then begin their renovation period until the late summer. Any team playing on a closed field risks a fine and suspension. There are designated spring/summer grass fields and 14 artificial turf fields that are able to accommodate spring/summer play. Call 604-501-5174 to book these fields.

soccer, field lacrosse soccer, field hockey

10200 block 146 Street 10200 block 146 Street

Field/Ball Diamonds Deadline for booking requests is :

Hjorth Road Park Hjorth Road Park

soccer soccer soccer

7400 128 Street 7400 128 Street 7400 128 Street

Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park

Spring/Summer Track facilities Ball diamonds & cricket grounds

November 1

soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse football, soccer, baseball

7400 128 Street

Field 4

Newton Athletic Park

December 15

1925 148 Street 2300 148 Street 2300 148 Street 12500 64 Avenue 12500 64 Avenue 10600 City Parkway

Field 3 Field 9

South Surrey Athletic Park South Surrey Athletic Park South Surrey Athletic Park

January 15

soccer

Sports fields Fall/Winter Sports fields

soccer, field hockey

Field 10 Field 1 Field 2 Field 1

field hockey, soccer practice field hockey, soccer practice

June 1 Requests submitted after the deadlines are treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Any teams belonging to a club, league or association in Surrey must apply through their club, league or association. For additional information, email to bookafield@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5174..

Tamanawis Park Tamanawis Park Tom Binnie Park

soccer, field lacrosse

Visit us at www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/Outdoor.aspx Information on artificial turf fields, field closures and all other matters concerning outdoor sports facilities. How to register you and/or your child in one of the many community sports associations . 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 call 604-501-5174 to book these fields.

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