Holland Park, Surrey
Holland Park | |
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Type | Municipal |
Location | Surrey, British Columbia, Canada |
Coordinates | 49°11′02″N 122°50′54″W / 49.183781°N 122.848419°W |
Area | 10.0 hectares (25 acres) |
Operated by | City of Surrey |
Status | Open all year |
Holland Park is a park in the city of Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, located within Whalley / City Centre beside Central City. It is 10 hectares (25 acres) in size and although it is not the largest park in the city, it has been called the "Central Park" of Surrey city centre.[1] Originally a piece of land that was unused and not landscaped, the city of Surrey designated the area as an urban park and was transformed in the mid 2000s.
As the park is centrally located, it has become the focal point of a multitude of events and congregations throughout the year. The annual Fusion Festival, Surrey Pride, various music gatherings as well as other civic and cultural events have taken place within the park. In 2010, Holland Park also hosted one of the Vancouver Winter Olympics celebrations during the games.[2]
Amenities
- Sports Fields
- Basketball courts
- Playground
- Picnic area
- Public washroom
Transportation
Holland Park is accessible by numerous bus services including Translink's 96 B-Line as well as the regional Skytrain system with the closest station being the King George station.
Gallery
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Holland Park from the corner of King George Boulevard and 100th Avenue
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Landscaping includes water works and open lawns. Looking north towards Central City.
References
- ^ Surrey, City of. "Holland Park". Surrey.ca. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ "Holland Park becoming Surrey's gathering place". Civicsurrey.com. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2017.