Focus Newton
Get involved with Focus Newton—an initiative to enhance, beautify, and connect with the heart of Newton.
Join us for fun summer events that bring neighbors together and celebrate our city!
Guided by community input and aligned with ongoing capital projects, Focus Newton is dedicated to making Newton a thriving, vibrant area that everyone can take pride in.
Upcoming activities & events
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Ongoing activities this summer
Free outdoor activities outside Newton Community Centre
From June 18 to August 28 from 6-8 pm, enjoy family activities outside the community centre every Wednesday.
Summer Outdoor Artist Markets at the Newton Cultural Centre
On July 5, July 12, August 9 and August 16, visit the Newton Cultural Centre from 10 am-2 pm to enjoy local performing artists, presented in partnership with the Arts Council of Surrey.
Park Play at Hazelnut Meadows Community Park
From July 2 to August 27, enjoy fun games or borrow a play kit every Wednesday from 2-4 pm.
Park Play at T.E. Scott Park
On July 4 and July 11, enjoy free, family-friendly activities at the park from 12-3 pm.
Park Cleanups at Bear Creek Park
On July 8, July 22, August 5 and August 19, help make a difference and join a park cleanup from 4-6 pm.
Park Cleanups at Unwin Park
On July 15, July 29, and August 12, help make a difference and join a park cleanup from 4-6 pm.
Park Cleanups at Sullivan Heights Park
On July 31 and August 7, help make a different and join a park cleanup from 2-4 pm
Family-friendly events
Sounds of Summer concerts
Relax and take in a free, outdoor musical performance in Newton.
August 20: The Boot Scooters & Line Dancing
6:30–8pm
T.E. Scott Park
Outdoor movie nights
Grab a chair or blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars with friends and neighbours!
August 6 - Shrek 2
9:15pm
T.E. Scott Park
August 13 - Space Jam: A New Legacy
August 20 - Encanto
8:50pm
Chimney Heights Park
Community picnics
Pack your picnic blanket and join in to celebrate with your family, friends and community at a picnic near you!
August 21
5:30–7:30pm
Strawberry Hill Park
Hands-on community activities
Register to help beautify the neighborhood with upcoming stewardship activities, art meetups and cleanup events.
July 30
4–6pm
Fence art at Newton Athletic Park
August 6
About Focus Newton
Through the Focus Newton initiative, the City of Surrey is investing in a bright future for Newton by:
- Enhancing Greenery
- Improving Safety and Cleanliness
- Expanding Family Programs
- Adding Public Amenities
- Fostering Social Connections
- Improving Active Transportation
Focus Newton Action Plan
The Focus Newton Action Plan was developed with community feedback to guide the City's efforts. It outlines key objectives for the enhancement and beautification of Surrey's Newton community.
Completed projects
Focus Newton Action Plan map
Significant improvements have already been made to the community. To help people explore all the improvements happening through Focus Newton we created an online map to track progress.
Looking ahead
The Focus Newton Action Plan will continue to deliver exciting new projects including: enhanced entrances to the Serpentine Greenway, seasonal cleanup blitzes, additional picnic shelters, benches, and washrooms at various parks, new family Diwali events at the Newton Recreation Centre, and expanded trail networks.
Improvement projects in Newton
Unwin Community Park
- The City has acquired the last property to expand this community park.
- New amenities will include accessible washrooms and improved trails and paths.
- Planning will start in 2024.
Newton Athletic Park
- A new fieldhouse in the southern part of the park will provide an additional four changerooms as well as public washrooms.
- Two synthetic turf field replacements are complete.
- A new synthetic turf field is complete.
- A 600-metre, three-lane rubberized walking track is complete.
Kabaddi Park
- Two new rubberized volleyball courts and walking loop upgrades are complete.
Upcoming capital projects
There are many exciting capital projects taking place to meet the growing needs of Newton.
News
- April 28, 2025: Next stage of Focus Newton’s Action Plan to support international students approved by Council
- March 6, 2025: Surrey breaks ground on first phase of 132 Street road widening
- December 9, 2024: Surrey's Focus Newton Action Plan: A year of transformation and community empowerment
- August 29, 2024: Final outdoor movie night celebrates community and Focus Newton progress
- August 8, 2024: Newton Pop-Up Plaza grand opening and weekly events announced
- July 29, 2024: Surrey launches free Outdoor Movie Nights in Newton this August
- April 19, 2024: Focus Newton Action Plan unveiled
- April 17, 2024: Surrey breaks ground on $7.5M road improvements on 148 Street
- November 22, 2023: Road widening and improvements to 80 Avenue completed
- September 12, 2023: City of Surrey breaks ground on new Strawberry Hill Community Hall
- August 23, 2023: ‘Clean-Blitz’ Crews Clear More Than 1,000 Illegal Dumping Locations
- July 28, 2023: Surrey Council Approves Contract for 132 Street Road Widening
- June 13, 2023: City of Surrey Launches Focus Newton Engagement to Enhance and Beautify the Community
- March 15, 2023: Help Shape South Newton’s Next Neighbourhood Park
- February 15, 2023: Surrey Mayor launches ‘Focus Newton’ Task Force
Contact
For more information about this project, please contact focusnewton@surrey.ca.