City of Surrey Spring 2018 Rec Guide

South Surrey www.surrey.ca/recreation 

Welcome Offering 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 604-591-4819 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.

BIKE PARKS 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 DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS Blackie Spit Park, Dogwood Park and the new Wills Brook Park offer unique off-leash areas. Blackie Spit Park is located near the sandy shores of Crescent Beach. Dogwood Park offers a small dog area and forested off-leash walking trails and Wills Brook Park is a fully fenced off-leash area next to Wills Brook that flows north to the Nicomekl River. 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. will double their fun at the Fun Fun Park Pump Track.

GARDENS Horticultural Gardens

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 Fen and Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park. YOUTH PARKS South Surrey Athletic Parks offers a skate park, bike park, as well as soccer, football, rugby, baseball, tennis and volleyball facilities.

Kensington Prairie Community Centre

16824 32 Avenue 604-592-2605 1367 128 Street 604-591-4819 2040 150 Street 604-592-6970 12854 17 Avenue 604-502-6304 1815 152 Street 604-592-6900 1845 154 Street 604-591-4819

Kwomais Lodge/Sanford Hall

Meridian Centre

Ocean Park Library Semiahmoo Library

Sunnyside Hall

SERPENTINE FEN

HISTORIC STEWART FARM ELGIN HALL

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WILLS BROOK PARK

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Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre

OAK MEADOWS PARK

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18 SPRING 2018  WWW.SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604.501.5100