Spring Recreation Guide 2023

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Parks & Environment

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CHECK OUT OUR PARKS surrey.ca/parks

VOLUNTEERING IN SURREY’S PARKS

Out goes the cold, in comes spring! Celebrate by getting outdoors to one of our many parks.

Connect with nature and help care for your local parks as a volunteer! Learn more about volunteering with us at surrey.ca/volunteer .

PARTNERS IN PARKS

CARE FOR OUR URBAN FOREST

NEW & IMPROVED We are continually working to ensure our parks and trails are well-designed and maintained to meet the needs of our growing community. This includes the creation of new parks, as well as the improvement of existing parks. Check out one of these recently opened or improved parks this fall: UNWIN PARK DOG OFF-LEASH AREA 13313 68 Avenue Let Fido run loose in this new temporary dog-off leash area in Newton. Completed in August 2022, this fully fenced area is shared for dogs of different sizes.

Surrey has over 800 parks for you to enjoy. Volunteer to help keep them clean, beautiful and safe for everyone. Garden Work Parties Join our head gardeners and help care and maintain Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Everyone is welcome to participate. No experience is required. Tools and training provided. DARTS HILL GARDEN PARK All ages Created by Francisca Darts with the dedicated support of her husband Edwin, Darts Hill Garden Park is a showcase of 70 years of devotion, hard work and a pure love of horticulture. surrey.ca/parkprograms partnersinparks@surrey.ca THE GLADES WOODLAND GARDEN 15yrs+ This stunning woodland garden in South Surrey contains over 3500 mature rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants. surrey.ca/parkprograms partnersinparks@surrey.ca

Surrey’s urban forest has over 110,000 shade trees and 4,200 acres of natural areas. Volunteer to care for it by removing invasive plants, planting trees, and more. Nature Work Parties All ages Get your hands dirty removing invasive plants to help restore and enhance Surrey parks! Meet new people, earn volunteer hours and give back to your community. Tools and training provided. Open to drop-in participants. surrey.ca/parkprograms stewardship@surrey.ca | 604-598-5774 SurreyYouth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) 13–18yrs Are you a high school-aged youth looking for volunteer experience in nature? Join our Stewardship Squad in caring for Surrey’s urban forest! Plant trees and shrubs, remove invasive plants, contribute to citizen science, and more. surrey.ca/parkprograms stewardship@surrey.ca | 604-598-5774 Urban Forestry Leaders 18yrs+ Help lead other volunteers in hands-on park and tree stewardship projects, and host nature activities at environmental events in Surrey! Find out more about the application process to become an Urban Forestry Leader. surrey.ca/parkprograms stewardship@surrey.ca | 604-598-5774

FERGUS WATERSHED BIODIVERSITY PRESERVE 1277 168 Street

Opened in January, this park is an ecological sanctuary composed of a variety of healthy habitats for native plants and animals. Carefully designed access to the Biodiversity Preserve provides opportunities for you to get outdoors and connect with nature.

HELP KEEP YOUR PARKS CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL When you visit a Surrey park, make sure you pack out all of your waste. This includes food wrappers, scraps, and packaging, including take-out containers and pizza boxes. MAKE SURE TO PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!

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