Did you know? Water usage can increase by 50% in summer and early fall, which is largely due to lawn watering.

We understand a lawn can be an important space for play and relaxation, and you don’t want your grass to die. But your lawn only needs 15 minutes of watering once per week to stay dormant, not dead. Grass won't die unless there is an extended period of drought and extreme heat. It will return to lush green with the rain returns.

The mid-afternoon sun and wind evaporation negate watering efforts. That’s literally pouring money down the drain.

When watering, follow the lawn watering regulations and water during the designated times between 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. when evaporation is minimal to avoid water loss.

Be Bold. Go Gold.

Contest Details

The Golden Lawn Photo Contest runs until October 15, 2025.

Eligibility

• The contest is open only to owners and renters of single-family homes located in New Westminster.
• Participants must be 13 years or older and a legal resident of British Columbia.
• City employees and members of their household living on the same property are not eligible to enter.

How to Enter

• Submit photos of your lawn via email to
• Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on Oct. 15, 2025.
• Only one entry may be submitted for each property during the contest period.
• Each submission must include the property address, email, and phone number (address and contact information will not be shared).
• Late or incomplete entries, or those including corrupted files, will not be accepted.

Photo Guidelines

• Photos must showcase the home’s dormant grass, the "golden" lawn.
• Submissions must be original and taken by the entrant.
• Photos must not contain inappropriate content, as determined by the City.
• Published photos will be publicly viewable. For this reason, it is advisable that photos not contain people. At minimum, photos must not show faces.

Winners and Prizes

Three winners will be selected by random draw  and contacted within two weeks after the contest closes. If a winner cannot be contacted or fails to respond within one week, the City of New Westminster may void the entry and select an alternative winner.

Each winner will receive one $100 gift card for a local New Westminster-based business of their choice, or for New Westminster Parks and Recreation. Prizes are non-transferable, non-substitutable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

The winning submissions may be published via City communications channels.

Terms and Conditions

Contest rules are governed by the laws of British Columbia and applicable Canadian laws. By participating, entrants agree to abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of the City of New Westminster, which are final.

The City of New Westminster shall have the sole discretion in determining the extent and manner of use of entries and are not obligated to use any entry. The City has the right to use your entry in any advertising, marketing, or promotion.

The City of New Westminster reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or refuse any entry or winner at its discretion.

Entrants release the City of New Westminster from any liability, claims, or damages arising from participation or use of the prize.

Privacy

Personal information is collected by the City of New Westminster under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purposes of participating in the Golden Lawn Photo Contest.

Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information please contact the FOI and privacy coordinator, 511 royal avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, 604-515-3828, .