Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest is situated on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people. This area was resided on and passed through by First Peoples including SENĆOŦEN speaking Semiahmoo peoples and people from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking Tsawwassen, Katzie and Kwantlen Nations.

Since time immemorial First Peoples stewarded the land, flora and fauna, using it to nurture generations: as shelter, medicine, for cultural practices and for harvesting.

For more information about the proposed expansion of Sunnyside Lawn Cemetery please see our dedicated cemetery web page.

Sunnyside Acres is designated an Urban Forest, set aside in perpetuity for its intrinsic and heritage values to provide long term, non-consumptive enjoyment and benefits to the general public.” City of Surrey Parks, Recreation, and Culture (1988)

Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest Park is a 140-hectare park with a natural, second growth forest that is protected in perpetuity for its intrinsic natural values.

It is the only remaining sizable tract of natural second-growth forest in the lower mainland. The forest is open to everyone to visit and enjoy the beautiful trails.

Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society

The Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society is a registered charity that works to ensure the preservation of the Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest for the benefit of present and future generations. The mission of the Society is to:

develop, foster, and encourage public knowledge, use and enjoyment of forest, in urban areas;
protect and conserve the natural flora and fauna in the area of South Surrey known as Sunnyside Acres;
promote public interest and knowledge of the heritage represented by the Sunnyside Acres area of South Surrey;
collaborate with Surrey's Parks and Recreation Commission and with Surrey's Parks and Recreation Department and their agents to ensure the continuing integrity of Sunnyside Acres.

Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society is managed by a volunteer group of local residents (the Board). Community members can put themselves to join the Board at the Annual General Meeting. Individuals and families can also support the work of the Sunnyside Acres Heritage Society in different ways including by joining us at our events and becoming a member of the Society.