2016 City of Surrey Recreation Guide

80 / 100

80 SUMMER 2016   604.501.5100
Parks
From the giant second growth forest
at Green Timbers Urban Forest, to the
shoreline views at Blackie Spit Park, and the
soccer fields, running track, nature trails and
gardens at Bear Creek Park, you’ll discover
something different to do and see at each
of Surrey’s 200 parks every season.
Parks in Surrey
Volunteer!
Celebrate summer by getting connected to your local
park spaces as a volunteer. Visit
to learn more about volunteering with the City.
Partners in Parks
Volunteer with Partners in Parks to beautify local park spaces and improve
your community! As a Park Partner, you can care for a park bin, clean up
litter, do a park beautification project, facilitate kids' activities with Park
Play or assist at community events. Visit , email
or call 604-501-5050 for more info.
Surrey Youth Stewardship Squad
Are you a high school aged youth looking for volunteer experience in
nature? Protect the environment with our youth-led volunteer group!
Plant trees and shrubs, help wildlife, plan environmental projects, and
more! For all opportunities, the training and tools will be provided. Email
to get started.
Nature Work Parties
Drop-in for the day and work with other volunteers to care for the urban
forest! Get outside, meet new people, earn volunteer hours, and give
back to your community. Remove invasive plants, plant trees and shrubs,
and improve wildlife habitat. All ages, tools and training provided. Email
for a list of dates!
NEIGHBOURHOOD TOOLKIT
Take a look at the City of Surrey’s Neighbourhood Toolkit
for community building ideas! Check it out at
. Here are some of the ways in which the City of
Surrey empowers Surrey residents to build community:
Neighbourhood Enhancement Grant
Interested in improving your neighbourhood? Apply for the City’s Neighbourhood
Enhancement Grant for financial support for your project! All Surrey residents, community
groups, businesses and associations can apply.
Neighbourhood Event Equipment
Book the Neighbourhood Event Equipment for your next local community event. If it’s
something like a block party, festival, outdoor music performance, neighbourhood clean-
up, or art jam, we can provide some equipment to help make it a success. You can borrow
a tent, tables, chairs, portable sound system and block party traffic barriers.
The Neighbourhood Toolkit is a project of the City of Surrey’s Neighbourhood Team.
Any questions, contact the Neighbourhood Team at or
learn more at . Ask as about the 2016 Citywide
Block Party Day and how your community can get involved.
GROUP PROJECTS
Get your group involved and care for a park or greenbelt near you!
Neighbourhood groups, school groups, environment clubs, Scout
groups, businesses, and faith groups are all welcome. We will work
with you to find a volunteer project that suits the needs of your group.
Is your group interested in helping the environment?
Activities may include invasive plant removal, wildlife stewardship, tree planting, trail
improvements and more. Contact to speak with staff and tailor a
project for your group.
Is your group interested in beautifying a park?
Activities may include planting flowers, removing litter, cleaning graffiti, painting structures
and more. Contact to speak with staff and tailor a project for
your group.