South Surrey is Next: The New Ice Sports Facility

If you live in South Surrey or White Rock — or you're watching the area's rapid growth — there is one piece of news that deserves your full attention. Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke has confirmed that South Surrey is next in line for a brand-new, three-sheet ice sports facility, and the implications stretch far beyond the hockey rink.

Coming on the heels of the wildly successful $132-million Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex, the City of Surrey is turning its focus squarely to the south end of the city. For the thousands of families, young athletes, and residents who call South Surrey and White Rock home, this announcement signals something bigger: a serious, long-term investment in community infrastructure, active living, and the kind of family-friendly amenities that make a neighbourhood truly desirable.

A City That Never Stops Building

Surrey BC is one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, and its sports infrastructure is finally catching up. The Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex — a stunning 95,000-square-foot facility with two NHL-sized sheets of ice — officially opened in late October 2025 after years of planning and construction. The arena cost $132 million in total, with the province contributing $70.2 million through its Growing Communities Fund.

But even before the Cloverdale ribbon was cut, the city was already signalling its next move. Mayor Locke made the intention clear at the opening ceremony, telling attendees that the demand for ice time in Surrey is, in her words, "insatiable." A city of families needs places where kids can lace up their first pair of skates, where figure skaters can train closer to home, and where hockey tournaments can fill local hotels and put energy into the community.

What the South Surrey Ice Sports Complex Will Look Like

While the full design plans for the South Surrey facility are still in development, the city has indicated that the new ice sports complex will follow a similar blueprint to the Cloverdale model — scaled for the needs of the South Surrey and White Rock communities. Here is what residents can expect based on the city's announced direction:

The facility is expected to include dressing rooms, skate rental services, multipurpose community spaces, EV charging in the parking area, and a range of dry-floor programming during the warmer months — things like lacrosse and ball hockey — to keep the complex active and useful all year long.

Why South Surrey Hockey Has Been Waiting for This

For anyone connected to youth hockey in this part of Surrey, the announcement feels long overdue. The Semiahmoo Ravens Hockey Association — one of the oldest and most respected minor hockey programs in the region — has been based in the South Surrey and White Rock area since 1966. With over 1,000 registered players, 60-plus teams, and more than 2,000 families involved, the Ravens are one of the pillars of community sport here.

But here's the challenge: the Ravens' home arenas — South Surrey Arena and Centennial Arena — simply cannot accommodate the volume of teams and ice time the association needs. Players have long had to rotate through multiple facilities, some of them outside the immediate area. A dedicated, modern three-sheet ice sports complex in South Surrey would be transformative for the Ravens and every other local hockey, figure skating, and skating program in the region.

The new ice sports infrastructure in South Surrey won't just give the Ravens a proper home — it will support the growth of figure skating clubs, public skating programs, and youth sports opportunities across the entire peninsula.

More Than Hockey: A Community Hub

Ice rinks have a way of becoming more than just places to play hockey. The Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex — already open and buzzing — is a perfect example. It hosts synchronized skating clubs, junior hockey teams, public lessons, and community gatherings. It is, as city officials have described it, a hub where families connect, young athletes grow, and the community comes together.

The same vision applies to the planned South Surrey facility. For a community that already prides itself on family-friendly neighbourhood amenities, active lifestyle choices, and strong community engagement, an ice sports complex is a natural and powerful addition. It rounds out the portfolio of recreation facilities that make South Surrey and White Rock such an appealing place to live.

Youth sports opportunities are one of the key reasons families choose this area — alongside excellent schools, coastal access, and the kind of tight-knit community feel that larger cities often struggle to maintain. A world-class ice sports complex fits right into that story.

What This Means for South Surrey Real Estate

South Surrey is already one of the most sought-after areas in the Fraser Valley — upscale neighbourhoods, beach access, strong schools. A major ice sports complex adds another layer, especially for families with young athletes who weigh amenities heavily when choosing where to buy.

The Fraser Valley market has been quieter recently — benchmark prices closed 2025 down roughly six percent year-over-year. In that context, investments like this are a strong signal of confidence in a neighbourhood's future, and a concrete reason for buyers to take a closer look at South Surrey.

What to Watch For

The South Surrey facility is still in planning, but it's part of a bigger wave — Surrey now has the North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex, the new Cloverdale complex (with a third sheet coming in 2027), and the proposed 10,000-seat Surrey City Centre Arena. The political will is there, the precedent is set, and South Surrey is clearly next. Keep an eye on City of Surrey council updates for timelines and public consultation.

Whether you're a hockey parent, a figure skater, a real estate buyer, or simply someone who cares about the future of South Surrey and White Rock — this is a story worth following closely. Got questions about what this means for your property or the area? Reach out to Jared Gibbons — your local South Surrey realtor.