Winter 2025 Recreation Guide

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CHECK OUT OUR PARKS surrey.ca/parks

VOLUNTEERING IN SURREY’S PARKS

Get outdoors and enjoy nature in a Surrey park this winter.

Get outdoors, connect with nature and help care for Surrey’s parks. Learn more about volunteering with us at surrey.ca/volunteer. CARE FOR OUR GARDENS & 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 winter: EDMUND PARK 15149 Edmund Drive | Newton Located in South Newton near the corner of 152 Street and Highway 10. The park includes a pathway connection between Edmund Drive and Panorama Drive and features a playground with natural wood elements, a play structure and seating.

Are you looking to meet new people and make a positive impact in your

Surrey’s urban forest has over 100,000 shade trees and 4,200 acres of natural areas. Become a Friends of the Forest volunteer to help care for our urban forest by removing invasive plants, planting trees and more. surrey.ca/parkprograms | stewardship@surrey.ca Nature Work Parties All ages Get your hands dirty removing invasive plants to help restore and enhance Surrey’s parks! Meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and give back to your community. Tools and training provided. Open to drop-in participants. Community Tree Planting All ages Help grow Surrey’s urban forest by planting trees and shrubs with us this spring break! Bring your enthusiasm and be prepared to get dirty. Tools and training provided. Drop in. surrey.ca/releaf SurreyYouth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) 13–18yrs Are you a youth between the ages of 13–18 yrs 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 community science, and more. Urban Forestry Leaders 18yrs+ The Urban Forestry Leaders program is back! Join us to help lead other volunteers in hands-on stewardship projects, and host activities at environmental events! Learn more about the application process by reaching out to stewardship@surrey.ca. SATURDAY, MARCH 22 10am–12pm Maple Green Park 8950 150 Street

community? Become a Partners in Parks volunteer and support community events, maintain garden beds, clean up litter, and more! surrey.ca/parkprograms | pipvolunteer@surrey.ca Garden Work Parties 16yrs+ Join our head gardeners as we tend to Surrey’s stunning feature gardens! Learn valuable skills like pruning, weeding, and more. No experience needed— everyone is welcome. Tools and training provided. Open to drop-in participants.

SPRING BREAK Opportunities! Youth Park Volunteer 13–18yrs Looking to earn volunteer hours over spring break? Get involved with park clean ups, nature or garden work parties, community science workshops and more! Tools and training provided. Check surrey.ca/parkprograms in February for the spring break schedule. Surrey Nature Centre – Day Camp Volunteer 14yrs+ Work closely with Nature Centre staff to develop your skills, knowledge and experience while assisting with our Nature Discovery day camps for 6–9 year olds. Day camps run March 17–21 and 24–28 naturecentre@surrey.ca | 604-502-6065

HELP KEEP SURREY’S PARKS

CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL

When you visit a Surrey park, make sure you pack out all your waste. This includes food wrappers, scraps, and packaging, including take-out containers and pizza boxes. PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!

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