Spring 2026 Surrey Recreation Guide

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VOLUNTEERING IN SURREY’S PARKS

GET OUTDOORS AND ENJOY SURREY PARKS THIS SPRING! Say goodbye to winter and welcome to spring! Celebrate by exploring one of Surrey’s many beautiful parks. NEW & IMPROVED We are always working to keep our parks and trails well-designed and maintained for our growing community.This spring, visit one of our newly opened or recently upgraded parks: 1001 STEPS 12500 Block of 15A Ave | South Surrey Discover the newly built 1001 Steps, now a longer-lasting, beautifully redesigned route down to the shoreline, offering stunning ocean views and chances to spot seals and local wildlife. TEACHERS! Connect your students with a local park and help them discover the value of our shared park spaces. surrey.ca/schoolprograms SCHOOL PARK CLEANUPS Care for a local park this season with the help of Surrey Parks. We provide the tools and instructions. At the end of the school year, participating K to 7 classes will be entered for giveaways. Email partnersinparks@surrey.ca to find out more and register your class.

EXPLORING SURREY'S PARKS

Get outside, connect with nature, and make a difference by volunteering in your local park! Help us care for these beautiful spaces. Learn more at surrey.ca/volunteer.

Spring Releaf Tree Planting Saturday, March 14

surrey.ca/releaf

10am–12pm

Hazelnut Meadows Community Park 14069 68 Avenue Wednesday, April 1 Edmund Park 15149 Edmund Drive Wednesday, April 8

CARE FOR OUR GARDENS & PARKS

5:30pm–7pm

Want to meet new people and help your community? Become a Partners in Parks volunteer!You can take part in events, help maintain gardens and clean up parks. surrey.ca/parkprograms | pipvolunteer@surrey.ca Garden Work Parties 16yrs+ Join our head gardeners as we tend to Surrey’s stunning feature gardens! Learn valuable skills like pruning, weeding, and more. No experience needed— everyone is welcome.Tools and training provided. Feature Garden Volunteer 16yrs+ Support with feature garden openings and events like our open houses at Darts Hill Garden Park and Mother’s Day weekend atThe Glades Woodland Garden. Learn more about these unique gardens, gain event experience, meet new people, and make an impact in your community. Park Care Team Surrey is a big city, and it takes everyone working together to keep it clean and beautiful. Park Cleanup events are held over spring break and throughout July September. Sign up to be kept up to date on when cleanups are offered. Did you know Surrey has the largest urban forest in Metro Vancouver?You can help protect and care for it by becoming a Friends of the Forest volunteer. Join us! surrey.ca/parks programs | stewardship@surrey.ca Nature Work Parties All ages Roll up your sleeves and help restore and enhance Surrey parks by removing invasive plants! Meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and make a positive impact in your community.Tools and training provided, and drop-ins welcome! SurreyYouth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) 13–18yrs Are you 13-18 years old and looking to gain volunteer experience in nature? Join SYSS and help care for the urban forest! Plant trees and shrubs, remove invasive plants, contribute to community science and more. HELP CARE FOR THE URBAN FOREST

5:30pm–7pm

Greenaway Park 17905 60 Avenue Wednesday, April 15

5:30pm–7pm

71M Detention Pond 13320 58B Avenue Join us this spring to help grow the urban forest by planting a tree! Bring your enthusiasm and get ready to dig in. Gloves, shovels and training provided. Drop in and join the fun while trees last. Spring Bird Walk 13yrs+ Saturday, April 11 8:30am–10:30am Blackie Spit Park* 3136 McBride Avenue *Dogs are not permitted on walks Discover migrating spring birds and the diverse habitats they depend on during their journey. Sharpen your identification skills, learn ways to document your sightings, and discover how you can help protect wildlife in this park. Bring a pair of binoculars or borrow one of ours. Pre-register surrey.ca/parkprograms Spring Bird Walk All ages Saturday, April 11 11am–12pm Blackie Spit Park* 3136 McBride Avenue *Dogs are not permitted on walks Stop, look and listen for birds and explore the special place they call home. Play a round of Bird Bingo and try an easy-to-use bird ID app. Kickstart your family birding adventures! Bring a pair of binoculars or borrow one of ours. Pre-register surrey.ca/parkprograms

OUTDOOR LEARNING RESOURCES

Explore our full range of outdoor learning resources on our website, from “Know BeforeYou Go” tips to nature facts and activity ideas. Support your students in becoming stewards of the urban forest.

For more events happening in City of Surrey Parks SEE DETAILS ON PAGES 21, 23, 24

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604-501-5100  SURREY.CA/REGISTER  SPRING 2026