City of Surrey's 2022-2026 Financial Plan

PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE

audiences receive timely information through these various digital channels. PARKS The Parks division plans, develops, and maintains the City’s extensive park system (over 2,770 hectares), a civic marina, three cemeteries and all public property trees. The division plays a key role in the stewardship of the natural environment and the engagement of our residents through the delivery of a variety of outdoor programs, services and events including: nature-based education and stewardship programs; community gardens; volunteer opportunities; active recreation, outdoor sport and play amenities; and community engagement and civic beautification and enhancement initiatives. The division also provides advice and permits to community event organizers and facilitates the review of permit requests through the Festivals & Event Support Team Committee.

CULTURE The Culture Division leads the planning, development and implementation of Cultural Policies, Cultural Facilities, and contribution of knowledge and leadership to local, regional and national arts, culture and heritage issues and initiatives. The division provides City-wide arts, heritage, and cultural services including managing civic cultural institutions, providing cultural grants and other support for the development of community arts and heritage organizations. The City’s Public Art Program, Arts Services, Performing Arts, Special Events, and Filming portfolios are also part of the Culture Division. MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, WEB AND NEW MEDIA The Corporate Marketing and Communications division supports the department and City by providing expertise, strategic guidance and services related to marketing and communications and community engagement on campaigns and key initiatives. The division is responsible for establishing and maintaining City-wide operations related communications standards and media guidelines. This includes overseeing City branding, communications planning, marketing, newsletter programs, graphic design, videography, surveys/research projects, the print shop, ceremony coordination and related deliverables both for operational business units and Mayor & Council. The Web and New Media section oversees the City’s social media channels and websites by providing expertise, guidance and services related to enhancing and unifying digital communication channels and ensuring

Jumpstart Playground at Unwin Park

City of Surrey | 2022—2026 Financial Plan | General Operating Fund | Parks, Recreation, & Culture

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