Plan Surrey 2013: Official Community Plan

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Figure 32: Park Types

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Strategic Plan identifies different categories of parks within Surrey and what their intended roles are for serving the recreational, cultural and environmen- tal protection needs of Surrey’s residents. Classifying these parks helps determine how addi- tional spaces can be acquired over time. City Parks: embody the identity and image of the city and are readily recognizable by residents as places for city-wide celebration and activity; or are of unique natural significance. Festivals and cultural events occur at these parks while still leaving opportunities for day-to-day informal use. Bear Creek, Cres- cent and Redwood Parks are examples of City Parks. Community Parks: contain amenities that attract residents from outside of their immediate neighbourhood. Are often the focus for special events and large-scale active recreation and can be comprised of sports fields, natural areas and passive amenities. Neighbourhood Parks: are intended to serve the needs, and be within walking distance, of an immediate neighbourhood. May be a small, local park, a linear park connection with pathways leading to a larger park or other neighbourhood amenity, or they may be a mini-plaza or plaza in a high density area. Neighbourhood Parks adjacent to elementary schools often also include playgrounds as a community use. Nature Preserves/Habitat Corridors: vary in size and are used to protect the intrinsic value of natural areas for biodiversity conservation and habitat connectivity. Examples include riparian corridors, steep slopes, flood plains, terrestrial corridors, significant tree stands and large habitat hubs. Some public access is available through trails and viewpoints but the primary function is for preservation, not recreation.

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