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| Darts Hill Garden Park | |
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 Entrance Sign to Darts Hill Garden Park | |
  Location of Darts Hill Garden Park in South Surrey, BC | |
| Type | Plantsman's Garden |
| Location | South Surrey, BC |
| Coordinates | 49°01′54″N 122°45′06″W / 49.03166750678944°N 122.7517670623915°W |
| Area | 22.5 acres |
| Website | dartshill |
Darts Hill Garden Park is a public garden situated in the City of Surrey, BC, Canada.[1][2]
Public entry is currently by donation to the volunteer trust that helps maintain the garden in line with the wishes of the original donor - Francisca Darts. Opening days are generally Friday to Sunday, April to end September.[3]
In 1942, Edwin and Francisca Darts bought a rough, stump-covered acreage[4][5] in Surrey, BC which they turned into a working orchard. Driven mainly by Francisca's vision, it was gradually turned into a garden specializing in rare and unusual plants - a so-called "plantsman's garden" - which has now resulted in one of the most diverse collections of mature trees, shrubs, and perennials in western Canada, set out in over 60 labelled garden beds.
In 1994, Edwin and Francisca Darts donated their 7.5-acre garden to the City of Surrey which then extended the total area to 21.5 acres for its citizens to enjoy. The Darts' also provided an endowment for its on-going maintenance and support. The non-profit Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society works in partnership with the City of Surrey towards these goals.
- ^ "Darts Hill Garden Park | City of Surrey". www.surrey.ca. 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Surrey's Darts Hill Garden Park | Vancouver's Best Places". 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society - Darts Hill Garden is the result of over 70 years of work and dedication guided by the vision of Francisca Darts". dartshill.ca. 2024-11-23. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Cadwaladr, Margaret (2019). A Secret Garden - The Story of Darts Hill Garden Park. Canada: Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society. ISBN 9781999546502.
- ^ Admin, Office (2020-07-07). "The legacy left to Surrey by Francisca and Edwin Darts". SurreyCares New. Retrieved 2024-11-20.