Summer safety: Local places to stay cool to beat the summer heat

The Hjorth Road Outdoor Pool is one of eight free pools run by the City of Surrey and a great place to cool down in the summer. (Photo by the 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 swim schedules and which may be the closest to you:

Cloverdale

• Greenaway Outdoor Pool: 17901 60^th Ave. – 604-502-6257

Guildford

• Hjorth Road Outdoor Pool: 10277 148^th St. – 604-502-6256
• Holly Outdoor Pool: 10662 148^th St. – 604-502-6251
• Port Kells Outdoor Pool: 19340 88^th Ave. – 604-888-8650

Newton

• Unwin Outdoor Pool: 13313 68^th Ave. – 604-501-5156

North Surrey

• Bear Creek Outdoor Pool: 13820 88^th Ave. – 604-501-5154
• Kwantlen Outdoor Pool: 13035 104^th Ave. – 604-502-6252

South Surrey

• Sunnyside Outdoor Pool: 15455 26^th Ave. – 604-502-6255

Spray Parks

If spray parks are more your style, you can find many at the following the locations:

Cloverdale

• Cloverdale Athletic Park: 6330 168^th St.
• Hazelgrove Park: 7080 190^th St.

Fleetwood

• Fleetwood Park: 15802 80^th Ave.

Fraser Heights & Guildford

• Erma Stephenson Park: 15920 110^th Ave.

Newton

• Goldstone Park: 5850 146^th St.
• Newton Athletic Park: 7395 128 St.
• Unwin Park: 13313 68^th Ave.

North Surrey

• Bear Creek Park: 13750 88^th Ave.
• Bridgeview Park: 12560 115^th Ave.
• Hawthorne Rotary Park: 10513 144^th St.

South Surrey

• South Surrey Athletic Park: 14600 20^th Ave.

 
Cooling Centres

The City of Surrey has many civic facilities that are available to anyone seeking relief from heat.

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.

The City of Surrey also has numerous tips on how to stay cool during the hot summer months, including drinking plenty of water, dressing in protective clothing, wearing sunscreen and being aware of symptoms for heat-related illnesses. For more information, visit surrey.ca/heatrelief