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Friday, May 30th, 2008 by GetawayBC.com

The luscious green space and cool, wooded areas of the Peninsula's parks make for great places to escape for the day and relax outdoors.</p> <p>Whether it's by packing a picnic and enjoying a meal on the grass, or reading a book in the sunshine while the kids romp on a playground, there are natural retreats all over the region. Some of the area's parks offer a place to exercise with nature trails and fitness circuits, while others are a hub of excitement, with sports being played in every corner.</p> <p>Barge Park</p> <p>13689 Malabar Ave.</p> <p>A tranquil setting for relaxing on a hot day or reading a book while children play on the playground.</p> <p>The beautiful backdrop makes for some refreshing scenery while on your way to the city centre.</p> <p>Bayview Park</p> <p>Marine Drive and Bay Street</p> <p>This green space is great for outdoor dining. Spread out a blanket on the lush grass and enjoy a meal in the fresh air with family.</p> <p>Bryant Park</p> <p>15150 Russell Ave.</p> <p>This spot is the perfect place for a picnic, as tables are located on-site to sit and enjoy some food in the fresh air. The park provides a walkway between Russell and Thrift Avenues, and is dog-friendly.</p> <p>Centennial Park</p> <p>14600 North Bluff Rd.</p> <p>White Rock's largest park offers various amenities such as tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields and a horseshoe pitch.</p> <p>A running track is available for those looking for a workout, while cool and peaceful trails are laid out in the forest. An Interpretive Garden Demonstration, west of the horseshoe pitch, displays native plant species that have thrived in the area for thousands of years.</p> <p>This space is great for family picnics, as a children's playground is also available.</p> <p>Coldicutt Park</p> <p>Marine Drive and Cypress Street</p> <p>More than three acres of evergreen forest make Coldicutt an ideal place for walking. Trails through the woods provide access to White Rock Beach.</p> <p>Dr. R.J. Allan Hogg</p> <p>Rotary Park</p> <p>15400 Block of Buena Vista Avenue</p> <p>This park offers more than two acres of beautifully landscaped green space and gardens.</p> <p>The scenic background makes it a great place for photos.</p> <p>Crescent Park</p> <p>2610 128 St.</p> <p>This 48 hectare park is perfect for all sorts of activities from walking to playing a game of frisbee or football.</p> <p>Within the wooded area is 5.5 kilometres of trails, including a bridle horse trail. Open and covered picnic areas with barbecues and ovens, plus a playground for children, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and a track.</p> <p>Darts Hill Garden Park</p> <p> 1660 168 St.</p> <p> Breath taking gardens and trails make this a popular park for getting back to nature. It's the perfect place for a brisk jog.</p> <p>Lions Park</p> <p>Marine Drive and Cypress Street</p> <p>One of the most popular spots on East beach on Marine Drive, Lions Park is located on traditional homelands of the Semiahmoo, a Straits Salish First Nation. The park is best known for its two totem poles, designed by Haida artist Robert Davidson and Coast Salish artist Susan Point, which were erected in 1999 to mark the 125th anniversary of RCMP in Canada. Each totem pole is carved from thousand-year-old cedars. Creation of the park was partially funded by local donors, who purchased brass maple leaves now set into the paving stones.</p> <p>Peace Arch</p> <p>Elementary Park</p> <p>15877 Roper Ave.</p> <p>This park is a great place for kids to romp around.</p> <p>The wheelchair accessible playground includes a log roll, swings, slides and monkey bars.</p> <p>Peace Arch Park</p> <p>At the border crossing</p> <p>This beautifully manicured park includes sensational gardens and landscape in spring and summer, making it a popular spot for wedding photo opportunities.</p> <p>White Rock Promenade</p> <p>and Pier</p> <p>Marine Drive between Maple Street and Bay Street</p> <p>With an ocean view, stunning sunsets and a continuous, wheelchair accessible promenade stretching 2.2 kilometres in length, there's something for everybody on White Rock Beach.</p> <p>Highlighted by a historic pier, the promenade is a great place to dine on fish and chips or wine and caviar, and enjoy a scenic walk afterwards. In the summertime, grassy areas make for great picnic spots while children can build sandcastles and romp in the water.</p> <p>White Rock Museum and Archives is conveniently located next to the pier, where art, souvenirs and a taste of the seaside city's history can be found.</p> <p>Blackie Spit</p> <p>3124 McBride Ave.</p> <p>One of the top picks for naturalists and bird watchers, the Spit features a fully fenced off-leash dog area, dog swimming beach, park shelter, picnic area, washrooms, natural area trails and walking paths.</p> <p>Views of Boundary and Mud Bays and Nicomekl River can also be seen. The area is home to the Surrey Sailing Club and Crescent Beach Swim Club.</p> <p>Crescent Beach</p> <p>front walkway</p> <p>3124 McBride Ave.</p> <p>Crescent Beach is a great place to spend a summer day and/or evening. With restaurants offering a variety of food from fish and chips to Greek, there are plenty of places to grab a bite before picking up an ice cream cone and walking the beach front.</p> <p>The beach is complete with washrooms, a sand volleyball court and walking paths.</p> <p>Walk right to Blackie Spit, or venture towards 101 steps for a exquisite sunset view.</p> <p>Elgin Heritage Park</p> <p>Crescent Road at 137 Street</p> <p>Situated along the Nicomekl River, this park features 16 hectares of undeveloped parkland as well as picnic areas with shelters, natural area trails, walking paths and a boat launch.</p> <p>The area is also home to Historic Stewart Farm, an 1890s homestead furnished to depict turn-of-the-century pioneer life.</p> <p>1,001 Steps</p> <p>12500 Block of 16 Avenue</p> <p>Tucked away behind the bustle of Ocean Park, this gorgeous spot features nature trails and a staircase that ends at the waterfront of Crescent Beach. Also check out 101 steps, at the foot of 24 Avenue, which has access to the waterfront from a staircase through a wooded setting.</p> <p>Bakerview Park</p> <p>1845 154 St.</p> <p>Make a stop here before or after visiting the town centre.</p> <p>A great place to bring the kids, as there is a playground and picnic areas.The soccer field, baseball diamonds and walking paths make for great exercise, as well.</p> <p>Dogwood Park</p> <p>13485 20 Ave.</p> <p>Bring Fido with you to this park, complete with an off-leash dog area and park shelter.</p> <p>Go for a walk through the natural area trails and take in the luscious wooded setting.</p> <p>Fun Fun Park</p> <p>1472 128 St.</p> <p>A great place to rest after shopping in Ocean Park. This spot includes wooded trails and walking paths, as well as a playground for the kids.</p> <p>Redwood Park</p> <p>17900 20 Ave.</p> <p>The site of a tree farm established years ago by the Browns, a pioneer family. This 32-hectare park has a unique heritage.</p> <p>The Browns' sons, twins David and Peter, lived in a two storey tree house that's been rebuilt. The park also features five kilometres of hiking trails, sheltered picnic areas, a playground and the largest stand of redwood trees north of California.</p> <p>Semiahmoo Park</p> <p>15700 Block of 8 Avenue</p> <p>Located on the White Rock border, on Semiahmoo First Nation land, this four-hectare park rubs up against the ocean on East Beach.</p> <p>The site features sports fields, tennis courts, a children's playground and a band stage for events.</p> <p>Serpentine Fen</p> <p>Nature Reserve</p> <p>4600 Block of King George Highway</p> <p>Managed by the B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, this spot is great for exploring wildlife habitats for waterfowl, birds and more. The park includes bird watching towers as well as a natural area and trails. Bring the binoculars.</p> <p>South Surrey Athletic Park</p> <p>14600 20 Ave.</p> <p>There is something for everyone at this park, which includes a youth park, water park, bike park, picnic area with shelters, washrooms, a running track and artificial turf field.</p> <p>The park hosts numerous sports with its rugby, football, soccer and mini soccer fields, baseball diamonds, games, tennis and sand volleyball courts. It is best known for being the site of the summer's Canada Cup.</p> <p>Sunnyside Acres</p> <p>Urban Forest</p> <p>2598 144 St.</p> <p>Take a long walk through this mature forest abundant in giant hemlock, cedar and spruce. The woods are home to a collection of wildlife, and span 124 hectares.Established in 1988 to preserve a natural habitat for the region's flora and fauna, Sunnyside's history is thousands of years old.</p> <p>Sunnyside Park</p> <p>15455 26 Ave.</p> <p>Currently being expanded, this park is a great place to take the kids, especially during the softball season when the diamonds are full of competing teams, and a concession stand is available to refresh loyal fans. The park also hosts an outdoor pool, two playgrounds, picnic areas, a soccer field, games and tennis courts and walking paths.
The luscious green space and cool, wooded areas of the Peninsula’s parks make for great places to escape for the day and relax outdoors.

Whether it’s by packing a picnic and enjoying a meal on the grass, or reading a book in the sunshine while the kids romp on a playground, there are natural retreats all over the region. Some of the area’s parks offer a place to exercise with nature trails and fitness circuits, while others are a hub of excitement, with sports being played in every corner.

Barge Park

13689 Malabar Ave.

A tranquil setting for relaxing on a hot day or reading a book while children play on the playground.

The beautiful backdrop makes for some refreshing scenery while on your way to the city centre.

Bayview Park

Marine Drive and Bay Street

This green space is great for outdoor dining. Spread out a blanket on the lush grass and enjoy a meal in the fresh air with family.

Bryant Park

15150 Russell Ave.

This spot is the perfect place for a picnic, as tables are located on-site to sit and enjoy some food in the fresh air. The park provides a walkway between Russell and Thrift Avenues, and is dog-friendly.

Centennial Park

14600 North Bluff Rd.

White Rock’s largest park offers various amenities such as tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields and a horseshoe pitch.

A running track is available for those looking for a workout, while cool and peaceful trails are laid out in the forest. An Interpretive Garden Demonstration, west of the horseshoe pitch, displays native plant species that have thrived in the area for thousands of years.

This space is great for family picnics, as a children’s playground is also available.

Coldicutt Park

Marine Drive and Cypress Street

More than three acres of evergreen forest make Coldicutt an ideal place for walking. Trails through the woods provide access to White Rock Beach.

Dr. R.J. Allan Hogg

Rotary Park

15400 Block of Buena Vista Avenue

This park offers more than two acres of beautifully landscaped green space and gardens.

The scenic background makes it a great place for photos.

Crescent Park

2610 128 St.

This 48 hectare park is perfect for all sorts of activities from walking to playing a game of frisbee or football.

Within the wooded area is 5.5 kilometres of trails, including a bridle horse trail. Open and covered picnic areas with barbecues and ovens, plus a playground for children, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, tennis courts and a track.

Darts Hill Garden Park

1660 168 St.

Breath taking gardens and trails make this a popular park for getting back to nature. It’s the perfect place for a brisk jog.

Lions Park

Marine Drive and Cypress Street

One of the most popular spots on East beach on Marine Drive, Lions Park is located on traditional homelands of the Semiahmoo, a Straits Salish First Nation. The park is best known for its two totem poles, designed by Haida artist Robert Davidson and Coast Salish artist Susan Point, which were erected in 1999 to mark the 125th anniversary of RCMP in Canada. Each totem pole is carved from thousand-year-old cedars. Creation of the park was partially funded by local donors, who purchased brass maple leaves now set into the paving stones.

Peace Arch

Elementary Park

15877 Roper Ave.

This park is a great place for kids to romp around.

The wheelchair accessible playground includes a log roll, swings, slides and monkey bars.

Peace Arch Park

At the border crossing

This beautifully manicured park includes sensational gardens and landscape in spring and summer, making it a popular spot for wedding photo opportunities.

White Rock Promenade

and Pier

Marine Drive between Maple Street and Bay Street

With an ocean view, stunning sunsets and a continuous, wheelchair accessible promenade stretching 2.2 kilometres in length, there’s something for everybody on White Rock Beach.

Highlighted by a historic pier, the promenade is a great place to dine on fish and chips or wine and caviar, and enjoy a scenic walk afterwards. In the summertime, grassy areas make for great picnic spots while children can build sandcastles and romp in the water.

White Rock Museum and Archives is conveniently located next to the pier, where art, souvenirs and a taste of the seaside city’s history can be found.

Blackie Spit

3124 McBride Ave.

One of the top picks for naturalists and bird watchers, the Spit features a fully fenced off-leash dog area, dog swimming beach, park shelter, picnic area, washrooms, natural area trails and walking paths.

Views of Boundary and Mud Bays and Nicomekl River can also be seen. The area is home to the Surrey Sailing Club and Crescent Beach Swim Club.

Crescent Beach

front walkway

3124 McBride Ave.

Crescent Beach is a great place to spend a summer day and/or evening. With restaurants offering a variety of food from fish and chips to Greek, there are plenty of places to grab a bite before picking up an ice cream cone and walking the beach front.

The beach is complete with washrooms, a sand volleyball court and walking paths.

Walk right to Blackie Spit, or venture towards 101 steps for a exquisite sunset view.

Elgin Heritage Park

Crescent Road at 137 Street

Situated along the Nicomekl River, this park features 16 hectares of undeveloped parkland as well as picnic areas with shelters, natural area trails, walking paths and a boat launch.

The area is also home to Historic Stewart Farm, an 1890s homestead furnished to depict turn-of-the-century pioneer life.

1,001 Steps

12500 Block of 16 Avenue

Tucked away behind the bustle of Ocean Park, this gorgeous spot features nature trails and a staircase that ends at the waterfront of Crescent Beach. Also check out 101 steps, at the foot of 24 Avenue, which has access to the waterfront from a staircase through a wooded setting.

Bakerview Park

1845 154 St.

Make a stop here before or after visiting the town centre.

A great place to bring the kids, as there is a playground and picnic areas.The soccer field, baseball diamonds and walking paths make for great exercise, as well.

Dogwood Park

13485 20 Ave.

Bring Fido with you to this park, complete with an off-leash dog area and park shelter.

Go for a walk through the natural area trails and take in the luscious wooded setting.

Fun Fun Park

1472 128 St.

A great place to rest after shopping in Ocean Park. This spot includes wooded trails and walking paths, as well as a playground for the kids.

Redwood Park

17900 20 Ave.

The site of a tree farm established years ago by the Browns, a pioneer family. This 32-hectare park has a unique heritage.

The Browns’ sons, twins David and Peter, lived in a two storey tree house that’s been rebuilt. The park also features five kilometres of hiking trails, sheltered picnic areas, a playground and the largest stand of redwood trees north of California.

Semiahmoo Park

15700 Block of 8 Avenue

Located on the White Rock border, on Semiahmoo First Nation land, this four-hectare park rubs up against the ocean on East Beach.

The site features sports fields, tennis courts, a children’s playground and a band stage for events.

Serpentine Fen

Nature Reserve

4600 Block of King George Highway

Managed by the B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, this spot is great for exploring wildlife habitats for waterfowl, birds and more. The park includes bird watching towers as well as a natural area and trails. Bring the binoculars.

South Surrey Athletic Park

14600 20 Ave.

There is something for everyone at this park, which includes a youth park, water park, bike park, picnic area with shelters, washrooms, a running track and artificial turf field.

The park hosts numerous sports with its rugby, football, soccer and mini soccer fields, baseball diamonds, games, tennis and sand volleyball courts. It is best known for being the site of the summer’s Canada Cup.

Sunnyside Acres

Urban Forest

2598 144 St.

Take a long walk through this mature forest abundant in giant hemlock, cedar and spruce. The woods are home to a collection of wildlife, and span 124 hectares.Established in 1988 to preserve a natural habitat for the region’s flora and fauna, Sunnyside’s history is thousands of years old.

Sunnyside Park

15455 26 Ave.

Currently being expanded, this park is a great place to take the kids, especially during the softball season when the diamonds are full of competing teams, and a concession stand is available to refresh loyal fans. The park also hosts an outdoor pool, two playgrounds, picnic areas, a soccer field, games and tennis courts and walking paths. ;

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