Spring Recreation Guide 2020

Whalley

surrey.ca/recreation 

Welcome You may be surprised to learn that Whalley, including City Centre, has 40 different parks and outdoor facilities! From the forest trails and fishing lake in GreenTimbers Urban Forest, to the river views and sandy beach at Brownsville Bar, there is no shortage of outdoor fun to be

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.

NATURE TRAILS Spot an owl or an eagle’s nest and watch for returning salmon at Bear Creek Park; discover the wetlands, grassland meadows, marsh and lake at GreenTimbers Urban Forest Park; or take in the diverse habitats at Hawthorne Park. YOUTH PARKS Whalley is home to three youth parks—KwantlenYouth Park, Chuck BaileyYouth Park and Bear CreekYouth Park—offering a variety of skateboard and BMX features for all skill levels. DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS Kennedy Park,Tannery Road Park, Bolivar Park, and the new Forsyth Park inWhalley offer dog off-leash areas with plenty of space to roam and play. Before you unleash your dog in the designated park space, please remember the off-leash etiquette. WATER PARKS Bridgeview Park, Bear Creek Park and Hawthorne Park spray parks are activated by push buttons when it is warmer than 20 degrees Celsius. Both areas offer many additional amenities, such as walking paths, sports fields and picnic areas. In the summer, don’t miss Bear Creek Park’s train and mini golf facility. OUTDOOR POOLS Enjoy a free public swim or book your summer swimming lessons at Kwantlen Outdoor Pool. Check online for dates and operating hours. TENNIS COURTS Check out the public outdoor tennis courts located throughout Whalley and City Centre. Some are lit for night time use until 10:30 pm. See map for locations. LIVE 5-2-1-0 PLAYBOX Access sports equipment and games with the Playbox located at Bridgeview Community Centre. Simply unlock the box, enjoy the gear, and return it when finished! Email beactive@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5100 to request an access code.

GARDENS Horticultural Gardens

Explore the gardens in Bear Creek Park, including specialty floral, ornamental grass and shade garden beds, or marvel at the various horticultural beds in Holland Park. Community Garden is at the northwest corner of Cedar Grove Park inWhalley. Drop by to explore the seasonal plantings and to chat with the local gardeners. Plus visit our new small garden at Queen Elizabeth Meadows. BIKE PARKS Quibble Creek Greenway features a small pump trail, which is great for honing skills like cornering and jumping. Community Gardens The Cedar Grove Organic

had in Surrey’s hub! Our FACILITIES Bridgeview Community Centre Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

11475 126A Street 604-592-7081

13458 107A Ave 604-598-5898 North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex 10950 126A Street 604-591-4410 City of Surrey Municipal Hall 13450 104 Avenue 604-591 -4011 Bear Creek Pavilion 13750 88 Avenue 604-502-6385 City Centre Library 10350 University Drive 604-598-7420 Surrey Arts Centre 13750 88 Avenue 604-501-5566 Surrey Nature Centre 14225 GreenTimbersWay 604-502-6065

VICTORIA PARK

Bridgeview Community Centre

112 AVE

KING GEORGE BLVD

CITY CENTRE

North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex

Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

108 AVE

QUIBBLE CREEK GREENWAY

UNIVERSITYDR

WHALLEY

104 AVE

CITY OF SURREY MUNICIPAL HALL

CITYPARKWAY

CEDAR GROVE PARK

CITY CENTRE LIBRARY

OLDYALE

100 AVE

SURREY NATURE CENTRE

120 ST

96 AVE

FRASER HWY

128 ST

132 ST

140 ST

R E C R E AT I ON C E N T R E S

144 ST

C OMMUN I T Y H A L L S & C E N T R E S

88 AVE

KING GEORGE BLVD

A R T I F I C I A L T U R F F I E L D S

V E H I C L E PA R K I NG

BEAR CREEK PAVILION

WA S H R O OMS

8 SPRING 2020  SURREY.CA/RECREATION  604-501-5100