Winter Recreation Guide 2023

Drop-in

Parks & Environment

Drop- in

CHECK OUT OUR PARKS surrey.ca/parks 

VOLUNTEERING IN SURREY’S PARKS Don’t let the chilly weather stop you from getting connected to your local parks as a volunteer. Visit surrey.ca/volunteer to learn more about volunteering with us.

Discover the unique features in nature that

winter brings. Look for the sparkle and shine on frosty leaves, tree branches blanketed in snow and birds hanging out on lakes

PARTNERS IN PARKS Garden Work Parties Join our head gardeners and help care and maintain Surrey's beautiful feature gardens. Everyone is welcome to participate. No experience is required. Tools and training provided. All ages Created by Francisca Darts with the dedicated support of her husband Edwin, Darts Hill Garden Park is a showcase of 70 years of devotion, hard work and a pure love of horticulture. surrey.ca/dartshill THE GLADES WOODLAND GARDEN PARK 15yrs+ The Glades is a stunning woodland garden located in South Surrey.This unique garden contains over 1,600 mature rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants. surrey.ca/glades To maintain safety and physical distancing, spaces for these activities are limited. surrey.ca/parkprograms | partnersinparks@surrey.ca DARTS HILL GARDEN PARK

CARE FOR OUR URBAN FOREST Surrey’s urban forest has over 110,000

shade trees and 4,200 acres of natural areas. Volunteer to care for it by removing invasive plants, planting trees, and more. Nature Work Parties All ages Get your hands dirty removing invasive plants to help restore and enhance Surrey parks! Meet new people, earn volunteer hours and give back to your community.Tools and training provided. Open to drop-in participants. surrey.ca/parkprograms stewardship@surrey.ca | 604-598-5774 SurreyYouth Stewardship Squad (SYSS) 13–18yrs Are you a high school-aged youth 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

like at GreenTimbers Urban Forest Park and Surrey Lake Park.

NEW & IMPROVED 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 or improved parks this fall: UNWIN PARK DOG OFF-LEASH AREA 13313 68 Avenue Let Fido run loose in this new temporary dog-off leash area in Newton. Completed in August 2022, this fully fenced area is shared for dogs of different sizes.

citizen science, and more. surrey.ca/parkprograms stewardship@surrey.ca | 604-598-5774

SPRING BREAK Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Calling all youth 13–18 years! Looking to earn volunteer hours over spring break? Get involved with a park clean up, nature or garden work parties, and more! Tools and training provided. Check surrey.ca/parkprograms in January for the spring break schedule. Community Tree Planting Saturday, March 18 10am–12pm Hazelnut Meadows Community Park 14069 68 Avenue Plant trees and shrubs to help grow Surrey's urban forest. Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and come prepared to get dirty! Gloves, shovels and training provided. All events are free and drop-in, and take place rain or shine but could be cancelled in high winds. surrey.ca/releaf

HELP KEEP YOUR PARKS CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL When you visit a Surrey park, make sure you pack out all of your waste. This includes food wrappers, scraps, and packaging, including take-out containers and pizza boxes. Make sure to Pack It In, Pack it Out!

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