Winter 2022 Recreation Guide

Drop- in Parks & Environment

SURREY NATURE CENTRE

NATURE WALKS

In-person Join our guide and explore the Surrey Nature Centre and GreenTimbers Park and the animals and plants that call it home. Walk routes and themes may change from month to month, so come back often. Call to register. Saturday 10am–10:45am January 8, February 12, March 12 Wednesday 10am–10:45am January 19, February 23, March 23

Virtual Enjoy a guided tour of the Surrey Nature Centre and GreenTimbers Park from the comfort of your own home. Questions about nature in your backyard are always welcome. Call to register. Wednesday 1pm–1:45pm January 12, February 16, March 16

Activity Backpacks

Dress for adventure and experience the beauty of a West coast winter along the trails of GreenTimbers Park. Drop in to the centre to find out about the programs and events we offer and to pick up a trail guide.

Multiple ages from 2 years to adult With new activities and age-specific themes to choose from, these backpacks are bursting with nature activities to enjoy. Sign out your backpack before venturing outside to explore the Surrey Nature Centre.

Pick up an Activity Backpack, scavenger hunt, or fishing rod from Reception to take with you outside, or stay inside and check out our nature exhibition space. Don't forget to bring your toboggan if it snows.

Visit Us Year-Round Monday-Friday

8:30am–3:30pm

14225 GreenTimbersWay surrey.ca/naturecentre naturecentre@surrey.ca 604-502-6065

EXPLORING SURREY'S PARKS

Family Day at Darts Hill Garden Park Join us for Family Day at Darts Hill Garden Park and take part in free, family-friendly activities! Saturday, February 19 11am–3pm

DOG OFF-LEASH AREAS Leashing your dog is one of the easiest things you can do to help take care of our parks and keep them welcoming spaces for other visitors and wildlife. Want to let Fido run free? Bring them to one of these designated off-leash areas in a park near you!

Park

Address

Community

Bear Creek Park

13750 88 Avenue

Whalley

Blackie Spit Park

3136 McBride Avenue

South Surrey

Bolivar Park

13591 Crestview Drive

Whalley

Clayton Dog Off-Leash Park

7011 188 Street

Cloverdale

Dogwood Park

13485 20 Avenue

South Surrey

Forsyth Park

10632 139 Street

Whalley

Fraser View Park

11210 159A Street

Guildford

Freedom Dog Park

15452 84 Avenue

Fleetwood Whalley Whalley Newton Newton Whalley Guildford

Hawthorne Rotary Park

10740 142A Street 12171 90 Avenue 12863 60 Avenue

Kennedy Park

Panorama Park

Serpentine Dog Off-Leash Park 12589 76 Avenue

Tannery Park

10761 Dyke Road

Tynehead Regional Park

168 Street parking lot

Wills Brook Park

2955 160 Street

South Surrey

CHECK OUT OUR NEW PARKS 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 parks this winter: EDGEWOOD PARK 2284 165 Street COLEBROOK PARK

ORCHARD GROVE PARK 16685 24 Avenue This park is located in the fast-growing Grandview Heights neighbourhood and has a playground, paved pathways, two orchards and natural areas with mature trees.

14311 Colebrook Road At over 175 hectares, Colebrook Park is a huge natural area park on the slope overlooking Mud Bay. Here you'll find loads of wildlife, birds, trees and streams.

This new neighborhood park features a brand new playground, a wide open grassy area, and paths throughout.

TEACHERS! Connect Meaningfully with Local Parks: Nature Knowledge, Activity Ideas and More Strengthen your students' relationship to the natural world with regular and repeated visits to a local park or nearby shade trees! Our online resources can help you plan your visits, connect with nearby nature, and access activities that will help your students become stewards of our urban forest. Learn more at surrey.ca/schoolprograms

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604-501-5100  SURREY.CA/REGISTER  WINTER 2022