SPRING 2019 Rec Guide

Parks

For Families Join our guide for a family-friendly nature walk to discover the Surrey Nature Centre and Green Timbers Park, and the animals and plants that call it home. Walk routes and themes may change from month-to-month, so come back often. Surrey Nature Centre Families Saturday, 10am–11am April 20, May 18, June 15 Nature Walks

SURREY NATURE CENTRE 14225 GreenTimbersWay

Experience blooming wildflowers and the return of colourful birds at GreenTimbers Park. Find out about the programs and events we offer, and drop in any day for indoor activities and outdoor adventures.

For Ages 13+ Join us for a guided nature walk to explore the Surrey Nature Centre and Green Timbers Park. Walk routes and themes may change from month-to- month, so come back often. Surrey Nature Centre 13yrs+ Saturday, 2pm–3:30pm April 20, May 18, June 15

Visit UsYear-Round Monday - Friday

Join us for a Nature story time Daily 10:30am

8:30am–4:30pm

Saturday

9am–4:30pm

For more information: 604-502-6065 and surrey.ca/naturecentre

Exploring SURREY'S PARKS Birding Walks  Saturdays 9am–11am All ages Discover Surrey’s birds on a guided tour led by a local naturalist. Improve your identification skills and find answers to your birding questions! Rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them (we will have some to lend out).

Sports Field & Ball Diamond BOOKINGS & INFORMATION Field/Ball Diamonds Deadline for booking requests is: FALL/ WINTER SPRING/SUMMER June 1 November 1 December 15 January 15 April 15 Sports Fields Track Facilities Ball Diamonds Sports Fields Summer

Sports Camps

Lacrosse Boxes Cricket Pitches, Spring Break Sports Camps

May 11 SURREY LAKE PARK 7500 152 Street

April 20 REDWOOD PARK 17900 20 Avenue

See how local birds use the arboretum, a collection of trees from around the world. Meet in the parking lot off of 20 Avenue.

Search for birds in the lake, meadow, marsh and forest habitats of this diverse park. The parking lot can only be entered from northbound 152 Street.

Requests submitted after these dates are treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Any teams belonging to a club or league in Surrey must apply through their club or league. For additional information, e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5174. Synthetic Turf Fields There are 15 synthetic turf fields in the City of Surrey located at:

Nature Walks Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day   Get out in nature to celebrate a special day with parents and caregivers. Follow our guide on an active walk and discover the trails of Green Timbers Urban Forest. Call 604-502-6065 for questions and registration.

PARK

FIELD ADDRESS

SPORT PLAYED

Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 1 16900 64 Ave Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 2 16900 64 Ave Cloverdale Athletic Park Field 3 16900 64 Ave

football, soccer

soccer

soccer, field hockey soccer, field lacrosse soccer, field hockey

FOR FAMILIES Suitable for all ages

FOR AGES 8+ Adults and children 8 yrs+ Call to register Sunday 1pm–2:30pm May 12 Sunday 1pm–2:30pm June 16 Surrey Nature Centre

Hjorth Road Park Hjorth Road Park

Field 1 10200 block 146 St Field 2 10200 block 146 St

Call to register

Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park

Field 1 7400 128 St Field 2 7400 128 St Field 3 7400 128 St Field 4 7400 128 St

soccer soccer soccer

Sunday Sunday

10am–11am May 12 10am–11am June 16

Surrey Nature Centre

soccer, field lacrosse soccer, football, baseball

South Surrey Athletic Park Field 3 1925 148 St South Surrey Athletic Park Field 9 2300 148 St South Surrey Athletic Park Field 10 2300 148 St

Darts Hill Garden Spring Openings 1633 170 Street By donation

The Glades Garden Openings 561 172 Street By donation

soccer

soccer, field lacrosse

Tamanawis Park Tamanawis Park Tom Binnie Park

Field 1 12500 64 Ave Field 2 12500 64 Ave

field hockey field hockey

www.dartshill.ca F-Su 11am–3pm April 5–June 23 Stroll through this “plantsman’s” garden every weekend (including Fridays) this spring. Admire the blooming rhododendrons, azaleas and unique trees growing here. Go online for specific garden activities. Rain or shine. No pets (except service dogs). Limited wheelchair access with gravel paths and moderate inclines. Please visit the website for long weekend closures.

NEIGHBOURHOOD TEAM Do you have big dreams for your neighbourhood? Connect with the NeighbourhoodTeam to find resources and support to make them happen! NEIGHBOURHOOD ENHANCEMENT GRANT Apply for the City’s Neighbourhood Enhancement Grant for financial support for your project! All Surrey residents, community groups, businesses and associations can apply. NEIGHBOURHOOD EVENT EQUIPMENT Make your next neighbourhood event a big success! If you’re planning something like a block party, festival, outdoor music, neighbourhood clean-up or art jam, you can borrow a tent, tables, lawn games and even a portable sound system. Visit surrey.ca/neighbourhoodteam to explore all the tools available to make your neighbourhood great! e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5174 to book these fields. For information on synthetic turf fields, field closures and all other matters concerning outdoor sports facilities: surrey.ca/culture-recreation/Outdoor.aspx Surrey Schools Gym & Field Bookings Surrey school gyms and outdoor sports fields are allocated through the School Board office. Call 604-595-6084 for booking information. Field 1 10600 City Parkway soccer, field lacrosse Once all league and club bookings on synthetic turf fields have been allocated, all other requests are considered on a on a first-come, first-served basis. Please

surrey.ca/events partnersinparks@surrey.ca 604-501-5050 Sa 10am–3pm May 4, May 25, June 1 and June 15 Meander the garden paths and gaze up at the 20 foot high rhododendrons ablaze in vivid spring colours. No pets (except service dogs) please. Limited wheelchair access with gravel and mulch paths with some inclines.

22nd Annual  |  April 13 - June 8 Earth Day to World Oceans Day

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604-501-5100  SURREY.CA/RECREATION  SPRING 2019