Summer safety: Local places to stay cool in extreme heat
The spray park at Erma Stephenson Park (Image: City of Surrey)With hotter weather expected to continue in Surrey and White Rock in the coming days, it’s important to stay cool, hydrated and safe. For tips on how to beat the summer heat, check out the free options below available throughout Surrey and White Rock:
Outdoor Pools:
Surrey has a number of free outdoor pools throughout the city. Check here to see which may be the closest to you:
- Bear Creek Outdoor Pool: 13820 - 88 Avenue - 604-501-5154 - North Surrey
- Kwantlen Outdoor Pool: 13035 - 104 Avenue - 604-502-6252 - North Surrey
- Unwin Outdoor Pool: 13313 - 68 Avenue - 604-501-5156 - Newton
- Hjorth Road Outdoor Pool: 10277 - 148 Street - 604-502-6256 - Guildford
- Holly Outdoor Pool: 10662 - 148 Street - 604-502-6251 – Guildford
- Port Kells Outdoor Pool: 19340 - 88 Avenue - 604-888-8650 - Guildford
- Greenaway Outdoor Pool: 17901 - 60 Avenue - 604-502-6257 - Cloverdale
- Sunnyside Outdoor Pool: 15455 - 26 Avenue - 604-502-6255 - South Surrey
Spray Parks:
If spray parks are more your style, you can find many at the following the locations:
- Bear Creek Park: 13750 - 88 Avenue - North Surrey
- Bridgeview Park: 12560 - 115 Avenue - North Surrey
Hawthorne Rotary Park: 10513 - 144 Street - North Surrey - Newton Athletic Park: 7395 - 128 Street – Newton
- Goldstone Park: 5850 - 146 Street – Newton
- Unwin Park: 13313 - 68th Avenue – Newton
- Fleetwood Park: 15802 - 80 Avenue – Fleetwood
- Erma Stephenson Park: 15920 - 110 Avenue - Guildford & Fraser Heights
- Cloverdale Athletic Park: 6330 168 Street – Cloverdale
- Hazelgrove Park: 7080 -190 Street - Cloverdale
- South Surrey Athletic Park: 14600 - 20 Avenue - South Surrey
Cooling Centres:
The City of Surrey has also published a list of civic facilities that are available to anyone seeking relief from heat. Click here to see the various relief locations around Surrey.
Museum of Surrey
With free admission and exhibits for families and children of all ages, the Museum of Surrey is a great spot to keep cool while exploring the history of Surrey and other interesting topics. To learn more about the Museum of Surrey and see what’s currently showing, click here.
Libraries:
Libraries are also an excellent place to stay cool while catching up on some books, magazines and other media. Public libraries also host regular events and activities for kids and teens. Check out the list of library locations in Surrey here, and White Rock’s location here.
White Rock:
For information on how to stay cool in White Rock, see the City of White Rock’s information page for heat-related events here.
Fraser Health:
For more safety tips and resources on staying cool and healthy during extreme heat, see Fraser Health's guide for Preparing for Summer Weather.
