Summer Recreation Guide 2017

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20 SUMMER 2017   604.501.5100
Special Events
June 21 Wednesday
3pm-8pm
National
Aboriginal Day
Celebration
Bridgeview Community Centre
Come and share in drumming, dancing
story-telling, face painting, children’s
games and activities as well as an
opportunity to connect with and learn
more about our local First Nations and
Metis! This event also includes a FREE
Community BBQ.
June 24 Saturday
11am-2pm
Park Play
Palooza
Holly Park 10706 148 Street All ages
| 604-501-5050
Kick-off the start of Surrey’s Park Play
program with Palooza! Park Play is a free
summer drop-in program for kids in parks
across Surrey during July and August.
Visit for Park Play
program details and summer schedule.
June 28 - August 30
Sounds
of Summer
Various times & locations All ages
604-501-5050
From Canadiana to Sitar and Tabla, join
us Wednesdays for our FREE summer
concert series in various parks across
the City of Surrey. Please bring your own
blankets or folding chairs to enjoy the
performances. The schedule is listed on
page
June - September
Surrey Rides
Event Series
Surrey Youth Parks
Skateboard, BMX and Scooter events
that feature jams, demos and contests,
and provide a safe competitive
environment for local youth. Details at
July - August
Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes
BE ACTIVE and access sports equipment
and games with Live 5-2-1-0 Playboxes
located throughout Surrey. Simply unlock
the box, enjoy the gear, return it when
finished and have fun! Call 604-501-5100
or email to request
an access code to unlock the box. The
locations are listed in the Summer Day
Camp insert on page 13.
July - August Saturday
2pm-3pm
Guided Nature Walks
Drop in
Surrey Nature Centre All ages
14225 Green Timbers Way 604-502-6065
Join us for a family-friendly nature walk.
Visit often to experience the seasonal
changes along the trails of the Surrey
Nature Centre and get to know the plants
and wildlife who call this place home.
Parent participation required for children
age 13 years and under.
July - August Wed
6pm-8pm
Learn To Fish
At Green Timbers
Learn where, when and how to catch
fish! Join the Freshwater Fisheries
Society of BC for a hands-on program
about fish habitat and conservation.
Participants are given time to fish in the
lake and equipment is provided. Parent
participation required. Call the Surrey
Nature Centre to register 604-502-6065.
1 Session $5/participant
Suggested donation 5-15yrs
W 6pm-8pm Jul 5 4541463
W 6pm-8pm Jul 19 4541464
W 6pm-8pm Aug 2 4541465
W 6pm-8pm Aug 16 4541466
Meet at Green Timbers Urban Forest Lake
Parking lot is located in the
14600 block of 100 Ave.
July - August Wed
5:30pm-7:30pm
Wild Wednesdays
Surrey Nature Centre All ages
14225 Green Timbers Way 604-502-6065
Visit us mid-week for a family nature
break. Discover our natural surroundings
and go at your own pace as you pick and
choose from our themed activities. Bring
a picnic to make an evening of your visit.
Parent participation required for children
age 13 years and under.
July - August Fridays
8pm
Friday Movie
Nights In Cloverdale
Don Christian Recreation Centre
July 7 & 21. August 4 & 18
Katzie Elementary School 6887 194A St.
July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25
Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks
for outdoor movie night! Activities start
at 8pm, show starts at dusk. If it looks like
rain, call Cloverdale Recreation Centre
for event status 604-598-7960.
July 1 Saturday
10am-11pm
Surrey’s
Canada Day
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre
176 Street & 64th Avenue
Fun for the whole family!
July 1 Saturday
11am-3pm
Seniors’
Strawberry Tea
Cloverdale Recreation Centre
A Canada Day tradition! On Canada Day
each year, Mayor and Council host this
community event and serve tea and
strawberry cake to the seniors of Surrey.
This hugely popular event draws 500
seniors from throughout the community.
While supplies last.
11:00am Doors open to Strawberry Tea
12noon Strawberry Tea begins
July 1&2 Sat & Sun
11am-7pm
Dominion Days
Festival
Historic Stewart Farm All ages
A pioneer spin on Canada 150! Bring your
noisemakers for a callithumpian parade
celebrating Canadian pride. Take in live
music and entertainment as you sample
the food trucks and watch the kids get
their faces painted. Kick it old school with
Surrey’s own Re-enactors, win prizes in
classic lawn competitions, and enjoy a
fun day at the park.
July 4 & August 8
9:30am-11:30am
City Hall Tour
Take a tour of your City Hall! Learn about
the City of Surrey and explore features of
the building such as council chambers,
the performing arts stage, and the Traffic
Management Centre. This guided tour is
led by staff and volunteers.
NORTH 1 Session Free All Ages
Tu 9:30am-11:30am Jul 4 4528848
Tu 9:30am-11:30am Aug 8 4528849
City Hall
July 4 - August 30
8am-4pm
Park Connect
At Bear Creek Park
13750 - 88 Avenue All ages
Monday to Friday Drop In
604-501-5050
Get connected to Bear Creek Park this
summer. Care for, play in and discover
your park through a variety of programs
for all ages. Schedule online. Rain or
shine. No programs on statutory holidays.
Parent participation is required.
July 4 - August 30
Park Play
Drop In
Various times & locations All ages
604-501-5050
Join Park Play staff this summer in your
neighbourhood! Summer staff will be
at 45 parks each week with free sports,
games, and other inclusive activities for
your community. *Schedule runs weekly.
No programs on statutory holidays. The
schedule is listed in the Summer Day
Camps insert on page 8.
Parent participation is required.
July - August
1pm-3pm
Seniors In
The Park
Drop-in 55yrs+
Meet new friends and enjoy weekly
outdoor fun, such as guided nature walks,
live music, active games, and more.
Sessions run rain or shine. Themes vary
weekly and by location.
BEAR CREEK PARK
13750 88 Avenue 604-501-5050
Wednesdays July 5-Aug 23
FRANCIS PARK
15951 83 Avenue 604-501-5050
Wednesdays July 5-Aug 23
HISTORIC STEWART FARM
13723 Crescent Road 604-592-6956
Fridays July 7-Aug 25
July Weekends
11am-3pm
Darts Hill Garden Strolls
July 8, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
Darts Hill Garden Park 1633 170 Street
Entrance by Donation All Ages
604-501-5050
Take a summer stroll through this
plantsman’s garden and discover rare
and unusual trees and shrubs. Pathways
are gravel with slight to steeper inclines.