Parks and Trail Closures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 29, 2020
On Tuesday, June 30, the City of West Kelowna will remove two aging and diseased trees at Willow Beach.
Crews must close sections of Willow Beach for the day to accommodate the safe removal of the trees.
“Assessments of the willow trees last year and again this spring have determined they are progressively deteriorating and deemed a risk to public safety,” said Stacey Harding, Parks and Fleet Operations Manager....
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2020  
Starting today, Friday, May 29, beach volleyball courts and four new pickleball courts will be open in the City of West Kelowna.
Users must maintain safe social distancing of two metres and limit gathering sizes on the courts and sidelines to required players, officials and subs only.
Beach volleyball courts are located at Willow Beach on Gellatly Road and Pebble Beach on Whitworth Road. The City has temporarily closed...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 28, 2020
As phased reopening plans continue to progress, the next phase will see playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment opening on June 1 across the region. This includes outdoor playgrounds located in municipal and regional parks as well as playgrounds located at public schools in the Okanagan.
Once barriers are removed, such as caution tape or fencing, it will signify that playgrounds have been inspected and are now open for public...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2020
Work is starting next week to replace the aging staircases in Horizon and Moonbeam Parks.
A portion of the trail at Horizon Park will be closed beginning Monday, May 18 to replace the staircase and restore a portion of the trail on the northeast corner of the park off of Horizon Drive. The closure is expected to be in place for a week.
The trail in Moonbeam Park will also be closed to the public next week beginning Wednesday,...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2020
West Kelowna will re-open its skateboard park, pickleball and tennis courts on May 16 in response to the phased strategy unveiled in the Province’s Restart Plan as part of the COVID-19 recovery.
“It’s exciting to enter this new phase and in time for the long weekend,” says Mayor Gord Milsom. “I strongly encourage you to get out and take advantage of the amenities that are open while following the...
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