Summer Recreation Guide 2017

Parks

Programs

14225 Green Timbers Way

Enjoy the best summer has to offer as you explore and learn about nature in the city! We have outdoor-focussed children’s day camps, birthday parties, programs for day cares and Guides and Scouts, and much more. Drop in to borrow a fishing rod or Discovery Backpack and find out what’s new any time we’re open.

Nature Play Join us for some forest fun!

Nature Walks Join us on our weekly guided nature walk. Visit often to experience the seasonal changes along the trails and get to know the plants and wildlife that call this place home. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under. Surrey Nature Centre All Ages Saturdays 2:00pm-3:00pm

Our leader will engage children in outdoor play with nature arts and exploration, storytelling, games, and best of all, child-led free play. Parent participation required. Surrey Nature Centre 3-5yrs Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am

Play and learn at your own pace in our Sky Room! You’ll find a variety of books and field guides, puppets, natural materials and opportunities for hands-on exploration. Great for families with children.

Visit Us Year Round Tuesday-Friday

8:30am-4:30pm

Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm For more information: 604-502-6065 www.surrey.ca/naturecentre

Exploring SURREY'S PARKS Guided Nature Walks Join us for nature walks throughout Surrey this summer.

Join us for our FREE summer concert series in various garden parks across the City of Surrey. Summer sunsets, live music and stunning garden settings!

Dress for the weather; walks will go rain or shine. Please call 604-502-6065 for more information.

Gypsy Swing with Deanna Knight & the Hot Club of Mars

Jun 28 6:30pm-8pm Holland Park

BOSE PARK DISCOVERY - FOR KIDS! 5yrs+ Saturday, August 12 10am - 11am Bose Forest Park 62 Ave & 164 St Get to know one of Surrey’s newest parks with lots of hands-on activities. Along the way, search for hidden habitats and cross boardwalks over a cool swamp! Parent participation required. Meet at the park entrance at 62 Ave and 164 St. 10yrs+ Saturday, August 12 2 - 3:30pm Bose Forest Park 62 Ave & 164 St Get to know one of Surrey’s newest parks! Explore boardwalks and forest paths while learning about some of the park’s most magnificent habitats and trees. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under. Meet at the park entrance at 62 Ave and 164 St. BOSE PARK DISCOVERY

CRESCENT PARK NATURE DISCOVERY 5yrs+ Saturday, July 8 10am - 11am Crescent Park 132 St between 28 Ave and 26 Ave Discover art in nature! Look up close at nature’s patterns and colours, watch a tree dance, paint with grass stains and create your own masterpiece in the forest. Parent participation required. Meet in the east parking lot, next to the playground. HABITATS OF ELGIN HERITAGE PARK 10yrs+ Saturday, July 8 2pm - 3:30pm Elgin Heritage Park Crescent Rd between 136 St and 32 Ave Come out for a guided tour where land meets water. Look for eagles, ducks, muskrats and songbirds as you explore the natural and man- made habitats they call home. Parent participation required for children ages 13 and under. Meet in the west parking lot, next to the map kiosk.

9987 King George Blvd The Glades Garden Park 561 172 Street Darts Hill Garden Park 1633 170 Street

Classical Strings with the Armadillo String Quartet

Jul 05 6:30pm-8pm (open 5pm) Jul 12 1pm-2:30pm (open 12noon)

Vaudeville with Douglas Fraser

Canadian Folk with Willy Blizzard

Jul 12 6:30pm-8pm Bear Creek Park Gardens 13820 88 Avenue Jul 19 1pm-2:30pm Bear Creek Park Gardens 13820 88 Avenue Jul 19 6:30pm-8pm Sullivan Park 6272 152 Street Jul 26 6:30pm-8pm Surrey City Hall Plaza 13450 104 Avenue

Indian & Pakistani Sitar & Tabla with Mohammed Assani

Caribbean Fusion with Rossi

Irish Celtic with the Pat Chessell Band Chinese Fusion with Silk Road Music

Aug 02 6:30pm-8pm (open 5pm)

Darts Hill Garden Park 1633 170 Street

East-Coast Canadian & Classic Rock with the Halifax Wharf Rats Big Band Jazz with the Golden Ears Jazz Band Easy Listening String Bass & Guitar with Gail Sattler & Al Cout Bluegrass with 5 on a String Folk Rock Canada 150 Celebration with Live Rust Neil Young Tribute Band

Aug 09 6:30pm-8pm Hawthorne Park Gardens 14232 106 Avenue

Aug 16 6:30pm-8pm Surrey Nature Centre

14225 Green Timbers Way

Aug 23 1pm-2:30pm Francis Park

15951 83 Avenue

Aug 23 6:30pm-8pm Fleetwood Park Gardens 15802 80 Avenue

Blackie Spit Park at Crescent Beach 3136 McBride Avenue

Aug 30 6:30pm-8pm

Please bring blankets or folding chairs. Visit  www.surrey.ca/events  for early garden entrance, pets, parking and shuttle information.

Artificial Turf Fields There are 14 artificial turf fields in the City of Surrey located at:

Sports Field & Ball Diamond BOOKINGS & INFORMATION

SPORT PLAYED

FIELD ADDRESS

PARK

football, soccer, field hockey

16900 64 Avenue

Field 1

Cloverdale Athletic Park Cloverdale Athletic Park

soccer, field hockey

16900 64 Avenue.

Field 3

soccer, field lacrosse soccer, field hockey

10200 block 146 Street 10200 block 146 Street

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. Sportsfield Closures Most fall/winter natural grass sports fields are closed upon completion of the fall/winter sports season in April. These fields then begin their renovation period until the late summer. Any team playing on a closed field risks a fine and suspension. There are designated spring/summer grass fields and 14 artificial turf fields that are able to accommodate spring/summer play. Please e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5174 to book these fields.

Field 1 Field 2 Field 1 Field 2

Hjorth Road Park Hjorth Road Park

Field/Ball Diamonds Deadline for booking requests is : Fall/Winter Sports fields

soccer soccer soccer

7400 128 Street 7400 128 Street 7400 128 Street

Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park Newton Athletic Park

Field 3

June 1

soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse soccer, football, baseball

7400 128 Street 1925 148 Street 2300 148 Street 2300 148 Street 12500 64 Avenue 12500 64 Avenue 10600 City Parkway

Field 4

Newton Athletic Park

Spring/Summer Track facilities

November 1

South Surrey Athletic Park Field 3 South Surrey Athletic Park Field 9 South Surrey Athletic Park Field 10

soccer

soccer, field hockey

Ball diamonds, lacrosse boxes, cricket pitches, spring break sports camps

field hockey, soccer practice field hockey, soccer practice

Field 1 Field 2 Field 1

December 15

Tamanawis Park Tamanawis Park Tom Binnie Park

soccer, field lacrosse

January 15

Sports fields

April 15

Summer sports camps

For information on artificial turf fields and all other matters concerning outdoor sports facilities: www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/Outdoor.aspx Once all league and club bookings on artificial turf fields have been allocated, all other requests are considered on a on a first-come, first-served basis. Please e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca or call 604-501-5174 to book these fields.

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 call 604-501-5174, or e-mail bookafield@surrey.ca.

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