Surrey, B.C. \u2013 City Council celebrated the completion of a third water-based synthetic turf field at Tamanawis Park, making it the only field hockey complex in Canada with three elite-level fields built for high-performance competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve seen Surrey grow into one of the country\u2019s leading destinations for field hockey, hosting major tournaments at every level, including Field Hockey Canada\u2019s 2026 U18 National Championships,\u201d said Mayor Brenda Locke. \u201cBy investing in facilities like this, we\u2019re creating more opportunities for young people to get active, build confidence, and pursue excellence in sport — right here in Surrey.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Water-based turf \u2013 required for high-level competition \u2013 features short, dense artificial grass that is sprayed with water at intervals to provide a smooth and fast-playing surface.<\/p>\n
The $4.94-million investment in the new field was supported through the City\u2019s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department capital budget, provincial gaming revenue and the Canada Community-Building Fund.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur government is committed to investing in outdoor parks and recreation facilities, which support the health and wellbeing of Canadians,\u201d said Sukh Dhaliwal, Member of Parliament for Surrey Newton. \u201cWe are proud to celebrate the completion of the Tamanawis Park Field Hockey Pitch, a place where the community can get active, play and enjoy together.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cCompletion of this project is a major milestone for Surrey\u2019s Sport Tourism Strategy,\u201d said Cllr. Gordon Hepner, chair of the Parks, Recreation and Sport Tourism Committee. \u201cThese kinds of investments strengthen our ability to attract national and international competitions, drive economic activity and showcase Surrey as a destination for high-performance sport.\u201d<\/p>\n
Located in Newton, Tamanawis Park spans 19.5 acres and offers a baseball diamond, sport court, picnic shelters and walking paths that connect to the Serpentine Greenway. Additional improvements are planned, including a new $3.26-million fieldhouse with change rooms and washrooms. Together, these improvements represent a total investment of $8.2 million in the park that will enhance the experience for athletes and park visitors alike.<\/p>\n
\u201cSurrey is a world-class destination for sports, and this new field will bring athletes together for hundreds of hours of community connection at Tamanawis Park.\u201d said Garry Begg, Parliamentary Secretary for Surrey Infrastructure and MLA for Surrey-Guildford. \u201cPartnerships like this are a great example of how governments can work together to create positive change.\u201d<\/p>\n