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Tynehead 
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Park Features at a glance
Group Camp Fish Hatchery 
Trail Information
Hiking / Walking 10 km  Horseback riding 0 km  Cycling 5 km 
Maps and Directions
Tynehead Regional Park is located alongside Hwy 1 between 160th and 176th Streets in Surrey. Two locations are recommended for first-time visitors and both can be reached by travelling south on 176 St and turning west on 96 Ave. 
 
For the Serpentine Fields Entrance and access to the Perimeter Trail and Leash-Optional Area, turn north onto 168 St.  For the Hatchery Entrance, which provides access to trails with views of the Serpentine River, continue 100 m past 168 St and turn right. 
Location Map

Park and Trail Map
Park Hours
In general, parks are open during daylight hours. For specific hours see PDF below.

Park Hours
Reservable Facilities:
 Raven’s Nest Group Campsite (up to 40 people)
Other Info
Habitat Alert!
Salmon live in the Serpentine River, in many life stages, for most of the year.  Some stages, such as eggs and spawners, are very sensitive to disturbances and must be left alone.  People and dogs should stay out of the water and away from the river banks.
 
Dog Information
Dogs
Dogs must be under control at all times. There are on-leash and leash-optional areas in the park. Check local signs for details. Please show courtesy to other park visitors by removing your dog’s droppings. more...
Accessibility
Accessibility
Both the Serpentine Hills and Serpentine Fields entrances have wheelchair-accessible toilets, picnic tables and connections to the Tynehead Perimeter Trail.  The Hatchery Entrance has a wheelchair-accessible toilet and connections to the Birch Grove, Hatchery and Salmon Habitat trails.  There is currently a ridge that exceeds 13mm between the trail and concrete pad for the wheelchair-accessible toilet.
 
Trail Accessibility:
 
Birch Grove Trail is wheelchair accessible, flat and has a firm, gravel surface.
 
Hatchery Trail has a firm, gravel surface.  It is mostly flat but does contain one hill with a gentle slope (less than 5%) where the cross slope exceeds 3% (up to 11% for 7.8 m).  There are two ridges exceeding 13mm - one where the viewing platform meets the trail; and one at the south end of the bridge over the Serpentine River.
 
Salmon Habitat Loop Trail is flat and mostly gravel with two wooden boardwalks.  The surface is firm except for one 15 m section where the material is loose and not compacted.  There are two places where the cross slope exceeds 3% - one section for 14 m and the other for 50 m – both are on the west side of the loop.  Each boardwalk had one ridge that exceeds 13mm.
 
Tynehead Perimeter Trail is wheelchair-accessible with gentle to moderate slopes (less than 8%) and a paved surface.  In a few places near the junction of 96 and 168, the slope is between 8.3 – 9.9 % for 15 m.  Large concrete blocks currently create a barrier between the Serpentine Fields Entrance and the remainder of the loop.  The trail is incomplete and inaccessible between 168 St and the Hatchery Entrance.   
Park SafetyUsing the Park Safely:
Prepare for your visit to a regional park before you leave home. more...
Parks Field Trips and School Programs

Experience, discover and explore . . . natural wonders and heritage sites. 
Engage all senses in direct experience with actual places, objects and life systems in your outdoor classroom. Participate in physically active, outdoor learning. Choose from over 16 parks and select popular customized programs related to park features and your group’s interests.  Through our diverse selection of programs we can:

  • enhance elementary or secondary school curricula
  • provide captivating workshops for parents and teachers  
  • assist and train recreational programmers  
  • explore Guide and Scout badge topics  
  • expand the vocabulary of ESL students  
  • enhance nature appreciation for adults and seniors  
  • develop outdoor exploration and survival skills for teens

We provide quality flexible programs because of:

  • optimum ratio of participant to leader
  • expert instruction
  • hands-on experience
  • customized programming

All programs are curriculum connected and satisfy the new Environmental Learning and Experience framework published by the B.C. Ministry of Education.

Programs are usually two hours long, with a maximum of 15 participants per interpreter. The minimum fee for one interpreter is $70.  Each additional hour costs $35 per interpreter.

Fishing

Choose from these Popular Programs:

PRIMARY

Nature Explorers –
Awaken curiosity and engage the senses while exploring nature and the changing seasons.

Investigating Invertebrates –
Search for clues to the hidden lives of spiders, slugs and bugs. Evidence of their important roles as pollinators and decomposers abound for those who know where to look.

INTERMEDIATE

Forest Communities –
Discover the diversity of plants and animals in a temperate rainforest and trace their complex relationships.

Navigating the Night (available after sunset) –
How do bats, owls and other nocturnal animals survive in a world without light? Tune up your senses, listen and adjust your night vision to find out.

Salmon Connections -
How are aquatic creatures like salmon connected to the forest and people? Learn about this intricate web and how you can help keep it healthy, while watching salmon struggling upstream to their spawning grounds.

Contact Us
The calendar fills quickly so please plan to register two months in advance of your preferred date. Book on-line or call 604-432-6359 for more information.  

Park Partners
 
The Pacific Parklands Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Metro Vancouver’s regional parks.  For information or to make a donation, visit www.pacificparklands.com
 
With the variety of ways to get actively involved in Regional Parks, there’s bound to be something for you! Explore the opportunities in the Park Partnership Program.
For Information, Questions, or Comments
Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Central Area Office: 604-520-6442
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Resources
Fire Danger Rating Advisory
as of May 13, 2013
Current Rating: LOW
Due to recent rainfall the fire danger rating is currently in LOW. Visitors are asked to obey posted signs and check back for regular updates as conditions and restrictions can change quickly.
Upcoming Events
No events upcoming at this park
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