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The City of Surrey has begun the replacement and upgrade of four ball diamonds at Sunnyside Park in South Surrey.
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey has begun the replacement and upgrade of four ball diamonds at Sunnyside Park in South Surrey. A groundbreaking ceremony held on June 30 marked the start of this $3.7 million project.
“Our Council recognizes the importance of creating top-quality sports and recreation facilities to support our growing community,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “The four new ball parks will feature foul line and homerun fencing, new team dugouts and bleacher seating. The new diamonds not only support the growing interest in softball, but are another example of our ongoing commitment to expanding quality sports facilities throughout Surrey to strengthen our reputation as a premier sports tourism destination.”
The ball diamonds in fields 1 to 4, located in the western portion of the park, will enhance safety and playability of the fields. The new diamonds will have irrigated turfgrass and pathways to access the park’s other facilities. Field lighting will also be added to Field #1 to allow for evening play.
“This investment in Sunnyside Park is part of our broader commitment to enhancing outdoor sport facilities across Surrey,” said Councillor Gordon Hepner, chair of the Parks, Recreation, and Sport Tourism Committee. “These upgraded diamonds will provide expanded opportunities for local softball clubs to contribute to the continued growth of the sport in South Surrey and beyond.”
This project was approved in the 2025-2029 five-year capital financial plan and is among more than 36 projects funded over the next five years. For more information about other projects being planned or under construction, visit surrey.ca/capitalprojects
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