Ocean Park Community Association AccomplishmentsThe Ocean Park Community Association has a long history of community achievements. So long, it dates back to 1925 when the hall was built, and the Association was formed. Since then, many projects, issues, and initiatives have been spearheaded, supported and partnered on with the support of our Association. From providing the hall for community groups to come together, liaising with The City of Surrey to host public information meetings, or digging in themselves - we have achieved so much!
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In 1924 an Ocean Park Hall building committee was established and by March 3, 1926 the new hall was officially opened and the Ocean Park Community Association established.
The Ocean Park Community Association and local residents successfully fight to save Kwomais Park from development and preserve the land as a nature park.
The Ocean Park Community Association starts providing fun, family-oriented seasonal community events.
The Ocean Park Community Association beings presenting annual safety events, including: Street Smarts & Strangers Talks, Coffee with a Cop and Blockwatch Meetings.
The Ocean Park Community Association begins sponsoring the Ocean Park Beautification Committee talks on preserving nature at the Ocean Park Hall.
The Ocean Park Community Association secures a new appliance package for the Ocean Park Hall via sponsorship from Shawn Smith & Scott Franklin.
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In 1927, the Community Association spearheaded the drive to have a library in Ocean Park. Eventually a mobile library began regular visits to Ocean Park. In 1972 the first official library was built in Ocean Park. In the mid 90's residents fought to keep the existing library land after Safeway expressed interest in buying the property for their expansion. In 2000 a new larger library was built - which is the library we all enjoy now.
The Ocean Park Community Association begins providing two bursaries of $250 to Ocean Park students each year.
The Ocean Park Community Association donates to the Ocean Cliff Elementary Playground Initiative.
The Ocean Park Community Association begins annual invasive species removal work parties at Fun Fun Park and Kwomais Park.
The Ocean Park Community Association gives the Ocean Park Hall a landscape makeover, with drought tolerant plants and a low maintenance yard.
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In 2008, Ocean Park residents rally the City of Surrey to investigate noise pollution from new Nav Canada flight paths. The results are successful and flights are repositioned to avoid further noise pollution.
The Ocean Park Community Association creates and funds the Village banners as part of our beautification committment.
The Ocean Park Community Association beautifies the Village with new seasonal planters.
The Ocean Park Community Association fundraises for new Christmas lights in the Village.
The Ocean Park Community Association works with local historian Ed Fader, friends, Don Welch and Pete Allanson to produce a series of 5 Ocean Park History podcasts.
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In 2002 Ocean Park Community Association launched OPAL (Ocean Park Livability Study). They identified three main community issues: 1) traffic concerns 2) lack of policing and vandalism 3) lack of community recreation opportunities, especially for youth and seniors.
The Ocean Park Community Association provides a platform for local residents to raise awareness on speed in Ocean Park.
The Ocean Park Community Association spearheads an emergency response plan and emergency preparedness kit drive.
The Ocean Park Community Association launches the Youth Team. The Youth Team is open to all Ocean Park youths who wish to volunteer in the community.
The Ocean Park Community Association is currently working with the City of Surrey to create heritage street signs for our local roadways.
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