Surrey residents do not need to guess which public buildings may offer a break from the heat. The city has published a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood directory of libraries, recreation centres, pools, and spray parks, including addresses and pet-friendly notes.
Environment Canada showed no active heat alert for Metro Vancouver southeast at 7:26 a.m. Thursday, July 23. Alert status can change during the day, and the city's cooling directory remains useful when temperatures are high or a new alert is issued.
The best choice is usually the nearest safe option that is open, reachable, and appropriate for everyone travelling. This guide separates indoor facilities from outdoor water features so residents can make that decision without searching through several city pages.
Find an indoor cooling location near you
The following civic facilities appear on the City of Surrey's heat-relief list. Hours differ by facility and day, so check the city's current heat page or the facility page before travelling. Locations marked pet-friendly allow pets under the city's stated facility rules.
Cloverdale and Clayton
- Cloverdale Recreation Centre: 6188 176 Street. Pet-friendly.
- Clayton Community Centre: 7155 187A Street. Pet-friendly.
- Clayton Library: 7155 187A Street.
- Cloverdale Library: 5642 176A Street.
- Museum of Surrey: 17710 56A Avenue.
Guildford and Fraser Heights
- Fraser Heights Recreation Centre: 10588 160 Street. Pet-friendly.
- Guildford Library: 15105 105 Avenue.
- Guildford Recreation Centre: 15105 105 Avenue. Pet-friendly.
Fleetwood
- Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex: Unit 100, 16555 Fraser Highway.
- Fleetwood Community Centre: 15996 84 Avenue. Pet-friendly.
- Fleetwood Library: 15996 84 Avenue.
Newton
- Newton Recreation Centre: 13730 72 Avenue. Pet-friendly.
- Newton Library: 13795 70 Avenue.
- Strawberry Hill Library: 7399 122 Street.
South Surrey
- South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre: 14601 20 Avenue. Pet-friendly.
- Ocean Park Library: 12854 17 Avenue.
- Semiahmoo Library: 1815 152 Street.
Whalley and City Centre
- Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre: 13458 107A Avenue. Pet-friendly.
- City Centre Library: 10350 University Drive.
Which locations allow pets?
The city marks eight recreation or community facilities as pet-friendly: Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Clayton Community Centre, Fraser Heights Recreation Centre, Guildford Recreation Centre, Fleetwood Community Centre, Newton Recreation Centre, South Surrey Recreation and Arts Centre, and Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. Call ahead if you need to confirm the facility's current pet instructions.
Outdoor pools, beaches, and spray parks
An outdoor option may help when travel to an indoor facility is not practical, but shade, hydration, air quality, and the hottest part of the day still matter. Pool and spray-park opening times vary, so confirm the current hours before leaving.
The city identifies these eight outdoor pools:
- Bear Creek Outdoor Pool
- Greenaway Outdoor Pool
- Hjorth Road Outdoor Pool
- Holly Outdoor Pool
- Kwantlen Outdoor Pool
- Port Kells Outdoor Pool
- Sunnyside Outdoor Pool
- Unwin Outdoor Pool
Surrey also points residents to Crescent Beach, public park water fountains, and these 11 spray parks:
- Bear Creek Park
- Bridgeview Park
- Cloverdale Athletic Park
- Erma Stephenson Park
- Fleetwood Park
- Goldstone Park
- Hawthorne Rotary Park
- Hazelgrove Park
- Newton Athletic Park
- South Surrey Athletic Park
- Unwin Park
Check these details before leaving
Use the city directory as a starting point, then confirm the trip:
- Check the facility's same-day hours and any closure notice.
- Confirm that everyone travelling can reach the entrance and return home safely.
- Bring water, medication, mobility aids, and pet supplies as needed.
- Check the current Surrey forecast and active weather alerts.
- If using transit, verify the route and stop before departure.
A person who cannot get to a listed civic facility should choose an option they can reach and return from safely rather than crossing the city in high temperatures.
Who needs an extra check-in?
Surrey says heat can be especially dangerous for young people, older adults, outdoor workers, people with chronic heart or lung conditions, people with mental illness, people living alone, and people experiencing homelessness.
Call or visit someone at higher risk and ask concrete questions: Is their home getting hotter? Do they have water? Can they reach a cooler room or public building? Do they need a ride? A general reminder to "stay cool" is less useful than helping them choose and reach a specific place.
Call 9-1-1 for a medical emergency. Call 8-1-1 for non-emergency health advice in British Columbia, or 2-1-1 for help finding community and social services.
