Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve Park
Check out this beautiful natural area park that was gifted to the City of Surrey.
Operating hours
Dawn until dusk.
During winter, the parking lot is only open on weekends and statutory holidays.
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Park information
See towering trees and beautiful birds as you explore the rich history of Godwin Farm Biodiversity Preserve Park.
Features
Discover hundreds of trees including some rare varieties and a registered heritage tree that is 175 feet tall. If you're interested in seeing animals, the pond is home to a variety of birds.
Explore the old field habitat, an old fruit tree garden with apples, blueberries, and figs, and walk along the looping nature trails. From the trail, take a peek at the sensitive riparian areas protecting E Creek that flows north to the Serpentine River.
History
The park was acquired in 2015 through the Federal Eco-gifting program. The Godwin Family donated this land to the City to protect it in perpetuity as a legacy for the Godwin family and to preserve biodiversity in Surrey. Over the years, they planted hundreds of sequoia, redwood, and fir trees, along with many other species.
There are interpretive signs in the park with more information about the Godwin family and the importance of these lands as a unique natural area. A management plan was created in keeping with the conditions of the eco-gifting and will be managed as a natural park by the City of Surrey.
