COSSpring2017RecreationGuide

South Surrey www.surrey.ca/recreation 

Welcome Offering nearly 60 parks, playgrounds and oceanfront outdoor recreation areas, South Surrey offers fresh-air activities for the whole family. From the exotic tree groves at Redwood Park to the sandy beaches at Crescent Beach, 1001 Steps and the outdoor pool at Sunnyside Park, there is never a shortage of opportunities to stay active. Our FACILITIES South Surrey Recreation & Arts Centre 14601 20 Avenue 604-592-6970 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre 16855 24 Avenue 604-590-7800 South Surrey Arena 2199 148 Street 604-502-6200 South Surrey Indoor Pool 14655 17 Avenue 604-502-6220 Elgin Centre 3530 144 Street 604-592-6970 Elgin Hall 14250 Crescent Road 604-592-2606 Historic Stewart Farm 13723 Crescent Road 604-592-6956

Recreational Opportunities In addition to our indoor recreational facilities, the City of Surrey offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Get out and explore our nature trails and gardens, public tennis courts, youth parks, water parks, bike trails and more and stay active for life.

GARDENS Horticultural Gardens

YOUTH PARKS South Surrey Athletic Parks offers a skate park, bike park, as well as soccer, football, rugby, baseball, tennis and volleyball facilities. DOG OFF-LEASH PARKS Blackie Spit Park and Dogwood Park both offer unique off-leash areas. Black Spit Park is located in the Crescent Beach neighbourhood and Dogwood Park offers a small dog area and forested off-leash walking trails. WATER PARKS The water park at South Surrey Athletic Park is fully fenced and offers covered picnic areas perfect for family gathering. Open mid-May until September 30, spray parks are activated by push buttons when it is warmer than 20° Celsius. OUTDOOR POOLS Sunnyside Pool, offering free public swims and registered swim classes, is a popular summertime destination for people of all ages. Check online for dates and operating hours. TENNIS COURTS Get the heart pumping at any one of the public outdoor tennis courts located throughout South Surrey. Some are lit for night time use until 10:30 pm. See map for locations.

Explore the precious plants, shrubs and trees, developed over the past 55 years at Darts Hill Garden Park, as well as and the five acres of beautiful woodland gardens at The Glades in South Surrey. Community Gardens: Dunsmuir Community Gardens are located on a portion of Blackie Spit that was acquired by the City in 1974. The area is home to an abundance of natural and cultural heritage—a perfect place to walk and explore. NATURE TRAILS South Surrey is home to a wide variety of nature trails winding through old-growth forests, meadows, and the bay shores. You’re guaranteed to spot many types of interesting wildlife—maybe even a black-tailed deer—as you meander through the scenic paths through Elgin Heritage Park, Redwood Park, Semiahmoo Trail, Serpentine Wildlife Management Area and Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park. MOUNTAIN & BMX BIKING As the first official bike park in Surrey, the unique facility located at South Surrey Athletic Park offers an excellent trail network for beginners all the way to advanced riders. Enthusiasts will also enjoy Latimer Lake Park Trails, while younger kids

Kensington Prairie Community Centre Kwomais Point Park

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Ocean Park Library Semiahmoo Library

Sunnyside Hall

HISTORIC STEWART FARM ELGIN HALL

will double their fun at the Fun Fun Park Pump Track.

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Kensington Prairie Community Centre

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Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

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