Discover the Peninsula: Top 10 free or affordable things to do for children<\/p>\n
Published 11:00 am Sunday, July 12, 2026<\/p>\n
Trying to find some fun things to do with your kids that don\u2019t cost a fortune? This list can help break down some ideas on what to do in the Peninsula.<\/p>\n
Playgrounds<\/p>\n
Zoomies aren\u2019t always just reserved for household pets \u2013 kids have them, too. Playgrounds are the perfect place to exert some pent-up energy and also potentially create social opportunities for your kids to make new friends.<\/p>\n
Here is a list of a few nearby playgrounds:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Generations Playground\/Centennial Park (14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Blumsen Park (15473 34 Ave., Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sunnyside Playground (15455 26 Ave., Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bakerview Park (1845 154 St., Surrey)<\/p>\n
Parks<\/p>\n
Parks are the ideal spot to do just about anything. Picnics, games of make believe, card or board games, a game of frisbee or even enjoying some arts and crafts, these places allow all to be possible.<\/p>\n
Some parks in the peninsula:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ruth Johnson Park (14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Hughes Park (14785 Marine Dr., White Rock)<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Surrey Athletic Park (14600 20 Ave., Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crescent Park (2585 132 St., Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Redwood Park (17900 20 Ave., Surrey)<\/p>\n
Libraries<\/p>\n
Over the years, libraries have morphed into so much more than just books. It\u2019s a space for children to learn all types of things. From workshops and classes to kids zones and so much more. These libraries open kids to learning in a handful of different and fun ways.<\/p>\n
Local Libraries are:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Surrey Libraries \u2013 Semiahmoo Branch (1815 152 St.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Surrey Libraries \u2013 Ocean Park Branch (12854 17 Ave.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 White Rock Library (15342 Buena Vista Ave.)<\/p>\n
Bowling<\/p>\n
This is a perfect game for all ages, allowing family fun and some joyful competitive recreation. Sandcastle Lanes (1938 152 St.) offers five- and ten-pin bowling while also featuring fun themes like cosmic bowling.<\/p>\n
White Rock Baby Caf\u00e9<\/p>\n
This is a fun space for parents and caregivers with younger children (newborns to four-year-olds) to come together and connect at the Church of the Holy Trinity (15115 Roper Ave.). Held every week on Fridays, this drop in cafe offers a variety of toys and books for children as well as snacks for both adults and their kids.<\/p>\n
Splash Parks<\/p>\n
A perfect place to play and get that quick cool down.<\/p>\n
Here are two local spray\/splash park location:<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Surrey Athletic Park (14600 20 Ave., Surrey)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Generations Playground Splash Pad (14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock)<\/p>\n
Beach<\/p>\n
White Rock and South Surrey are known for their beach culture, a culture that doesn\u2019t just include teens and adults but for kids and families too. Go for a swim in the ocean, build a sandcastle, hunt for sea shells or join your dog in digging a hole, there is so much you can do at the beach.<\/p>\n
Here are some local beach locations:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Blackie Spit<\/p>\n
\u2022 Crescent Beach<\/p>\n
\u2022 West Beach<\/p>\n
\u2022 East Beach<\/p>\n
Pools<\/p>\n
Pools are basically underwater playgrounds that also have the ability to teach valuable skills as well.<\/p>\n
Here are some indoor and outdoor locations to check out:<\/p>\n
\u2022 South Surrey Indoor Pool (14655 17 Ave.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre (16855 24 Ave.)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sunnyside Outdoor Pool (15455 26 Ave.)<\/p>\n
Take a walk back into history<\/p>\n
Museums are usually rich with history and lore. Which is still true with the White Rock Museum (14970 Marine Dr.), however, inside there is a section dedicated to kids. Children can explore a kid friendly space filled with hands-on learning and interactive exhibits.<\/p>\n
Or check out Historic Stewart Farmhouse (13723 Crescent Rd.) for a walk back into pioneer life.<\/p>\n
Indoor Play Centre at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre<\/p>\n
Semiahmoo Shopping Centre in South Surrey (1701 152 St.) features an indoor, unsupervised \u201cKidzone\u201d in the food court. It includes a soft-foam \u201csuper castle,\u201d slides, and floor safety tiles. The mall also offers a free Kidz Club and hosts family-friendly events like storytime and crafts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Discover the Peninsula: Top 10 free or affordable things to do for children Published 11:00 am Sunday, July…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":797784,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194299],"tags":[49,48,87674],"class_list":["post-797783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-surrey","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-surrey"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797783","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=797783"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/797783\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/797784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=797783"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=797783"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=797783"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}