Holland Park is a park in the city of

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, British Columbia, Canada, located within Whalley / City Centre beside

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. It is in size and although it is not the largest park in the city, it has been called the "Central Park" of Surrey city centre. Originally a piece of land that was unused and not landscaped, the city of Surrey designated the area as an urban park and was transformed in the mid-2000s. As the park is centrally located, it has become the focal point of a multitude of events and congregations throughout the year. The annual Fusion Festival, Surrey Pride, various music gatherings as well as other civic and cultural events have taken place within the park. In 2010, Holland Park also hosted one of the Vancouver Winter Olympics celebrations during the games.

Amenities

* Sports Fields *

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courts * Playground * Picnic area * Public washroom

Transportation

Holland Park is accessible by numerous bus services including

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's R1 rapid bus as well as the regional SkyTrain system, with the closest station being the

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Gallery

Image:Holland Park, Surrey BC1.jpg, Holland Park from the corner of

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and 100th Avenue Image:Holland Park, Surrey BC2.jpg, Landscaping includes water works and open lawns. Looking north towards Central City.

References

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