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Darts Hill Garden Park
Discover rare plants, shrubs and trees during seasonal openings at Darts Hill Garden Park.
Garden Events
Get Growing
April 23, 2022
11am - 4pm
Celebrate at Get Growing, the Darts Hill Garden Park spring opening. Take part in free family-friendly activities celebrating spring.
Activities are free with entry to the garden and include:
- Garden workshops
- Plant sale
- Storytime & nature walk
- Live music
Visitor Information
Hours
Spring & summer season: April 1 to July 31, 2022
Fall season: September 2 to October 9, 2022
Hours: 10am-4pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Address
1633 - 170 Street, Surrey BC
Admission
- Admission is by donation. Suggested donation is $5.
- Cash or Visa is accepted at the welcome table.
- Children 12 & under enter for free.
Park Usage Guidelines
Due to the sensitive nature of the botanical and unusual plant life at Darts Hill, it was Mr. and Mrs. Darts’ wish that events (including corporate events), event photography and weddings not take place in the garden.
There are also no pets, bicycles, and sporting equipment allowed.
If you are looking for a place to host a private event, visit Bear Creek Park, which is complete with a wedding chapel and beautifully manicured gardens on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Story of Darts Hill
Created by Francisca Darts with the dedicated support of her husband Edwin, Darts Hill Garden Park is a showcase of 70 years of devotion, hard work, and pure love of horticulture.
Out of a logged parcel of land, Francisca and Edwin cleared and transformed their property initially into an award-winning orchard. As Francisca became more involved with local gardening clubs, so did her enthusiasm for rare and unusual plants from around the world.
Gradually, they transformed their garden again, creating a collection garden—a plantsman’s garden. Wishing to see their garden continue to grow, inspire and teach new generations of gardeners, the Darts gifted their 7.5-acre garden to the City of Surrey in 1994.
Darts Hill Garden Park Endowment
The Darts Hill Garden Park Endowment provides necessary funds to build upon Francisca Darts’ vision of a plantsman’s garden. The Endowment contributes to capital projects that ensure the garden continues to be a unique and vital asset within the City of Surrey. Your generous contribution helps ensure the fund continues to grow and provides benefits to visitors to Darts Hill Garden Park through additional amenities and improvements.
Learn more about the Darts Hill Garden Park Endowment and opportunities to contribute to the legacy of Darts Hill Garden Park.
