SpringRecreationGuide2022

Whalley

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.

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 had in Surrey’s hub!

GARDENS Horticultural Gardens

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 Green Timbers Urban Forest Park; or take in the diverse habitats at Hawthorne Rotary Park. DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS Bear Creek Park, Kennedy Park, Tannery Road Park, Bolivar Park, and Forsyth Park in Whalley 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.

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 Gardens Whalley offers two Community Gardens: Cedar Grove Organic Community Garden, and Queen Elizabeth Meadows Community Garden. For more information or to get involved, visit surrey.ca/communitygardens. 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. BIKE PARKS Quibble Creek Greenway features a small pump trail, which is great for honing skills like cornering and jumping. 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. PICKLEBALL /TENNIS Check to see what public outdoor courts are located in your neighbourhood. Some are lit for night time use until 10:30pm. For more information visit surrey.ca/tennis-pickleball. LIVE 5-2-1-0 PLAYBOX A free playbox is available at Bridgeview Park. For more information, call 604-501-5050 or email beactive@surrey.ca.

OUR FACILITIES Bridgeview Community Centre Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex

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City of Surrey Municipal Hall

Bear Creek Pavilion City Centre Library Surrey Arts Centre Surrey Nature Centre

VICTORIA PARK

Bridgeview Community Centre

112 AVE

KING GEORGE BLVD

CITY CENTRE

North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex

Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre

108 AVE

HAWTHORNE ROTARY PARK

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UIBBLE CREEK

GREENWAY

UNIVERSITYDR

104 AVE

CITY OF SURREY MUNICIPAL HALL

WHALLEY

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

BEAR CREEK PAVILION

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

WA S H R O OMS

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