Speak to Mayor Dianne Watts for a few minutes and you will quickly discover a strong sense of family – stories about her two daughters inevitably find their way into the conversation.
“The most exciting part of our community is the enthusiasm and energy you see every day in our children and our young people.”, stated Watts.
Whether it’s the new recreation centres in Cloverdale, Fraser Heights, Newton, and the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in Whalley, or the new artificial turf fields at Hjorth Road, Tamanawis and South Surrey Athletic Park, Surrey is investing in state-of-the facilities for its young and growing community.
Councillor Mary Martin, the energetic Chair of the Parks and Recreation Committee and who is running for re-election in November, has worked to make Surrey’s major festivals venues for families to gather and celebrate – Canada Day and Fusion Festival in the summer, Winter Fest in February, and Party for the Planet and Surrey Children’s Festival in the spring. “Our focus on family-friendly events is at the core of how we are planning the growth of our community.”, said Mary Martin.