Ocean Park/Crescent Beach
Located on the tip of White Rock, surrounded by Boundary Bay and on the
west hand side of Highway 99A. The borders for Ocean Park are roughly
starting from Crescent Road at 128th Street south to 20th Avenue, East
to 140th Street and then south again to Marine Drive. Named Kwomais,
which means place of vision.
History
From the 1890’s to before World War I, the
Ocean Park area and the whole southern peninsula was an active logging
area. As
logging ended more extensive settlement began to occur. Initially
seasonal
homes dominated but as settlement expanded and roads improved more
permanent
homes were established. In 1924
fundraising for a new hall was being put into play. Many plans had been
drawn out and finally in 1926 the new hall
was officially opened.
Because of the great depression in the
1930’s, a number of families had moved to the area where the
community could
offer them a better quality of life than they had experienced. During
the depression and the Second World
War, the area was growing so rapidly that many facilities were being
built to
satisfy the growing community. By the
end of the 1950’s, schools, community centers, a fire
department and even a
veteran settlement center had been built in the area.
The first gas pump in the area was part of
the Ocean Park General Store that was purchased by Jim Carruth, who
moved it
across the street and built a much larger store in its place.
Ocean Park continues to grow today offering
its residents a satisfying life as well as its mild climate and
accessible
beaches that make this community very popular.
Rough pricing for Fall 2007
Condominiums - Prices for condos in Ocean Park range
roughly between
$229,000 for a 2-bedroom suite to $620,000 for a spacious home.
Townhouses - Prices can roughly range anywhere between $290,000 to $475,000.
Houses - Prices range roughly between, $490,000 for a
sweet two-bedroom
cottage and can reach up to a couple million dollars. Some houses have
even been known to hit the $7,000,000 mark.
Some of the main facilities
and business in the area are:
Parks: Bell Park, Laronde Park, Dogwood Park, and
Crescent Park.
High Schools: Elgin Park Secondary School.
Elementary Schools: Crescent Park, Ocean Cliff, Laronde,
and Ray Shepard are all Elementary Schools in Ocean Park.
Community Centers: The closest community center to Ocean
Park is Semiahmoo center.
Business Centers: Surrey Public Library, Advantage Bell
Tour Travel.
Recycling / Garbage: There is a Wastech transfer station
located in Surrey just north of the Trans Canada Highway.
Ocean Park Business Association
Ocean Park Community Association
Ocean Park Education
2008/2009 School Year Boundary Map
Colour - With Property Lots (
PDF, 5 MB)
Elgin Park Secondary School
http://www.elginpark.net/
- 13484 - 24 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V4A 2G5, Tel: 604-538-6678
Crescent Park Elementary School
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/sites/crescentpark/
- 2440-128 Street, Surrey, BC, V4A 3W3, Tel: 604-535-9101.
Ocean Cliff Elementary School
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/sites/oceancliff/
- 12550 - 20 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V4B 1Y6, Tel: 604-538-1770
Laronde Elementary School
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/sites/laronde/
- 1880 Laronde Drive, Surrey, BC, V4A 9S4, Tel: 604-536-1626
Ray Shepard Elementary School
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/sites/rayshepherd/
- 1650 - 136 Street, Surrey, BC, V4A 4E4, Tel: 604-531-1471
Ocean Park Parks and Recreation
Crescent Park
128 St& Crescent Rd, Surrey