Parks, Recreation and Culture News

Put free, family fun on your to-do list in West Kelowna this long weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 From scavenger hunts and free public skating to lakeside outings and hillside hikes, West Kelowna offers something fun for everyone this Family Day long weekend.   Municipal offices are closed Family Day, Feb. 21; but, our arenas, aquatic centre, parks, playgrounds and trails are open and emergency and essential services, such as curbside waste collection and transit, are continuing. Learn more at westkelownacity.ca/familyday.     Enjoy...

Traffic Advisory - Brown Road temporarily closed for Light Up

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Dec. 2, 2021 As Santa’s helpers get set for his arrival and Light Up, we will temporarily close Brown Road, between Gossett Road and Main Street, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3. The Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations in the Westbank Lions Community Centre east parking lot, accessed off Brown Road, will also be closed during this time. The closure will give City crews, vendors, community groups and volunteers time to prepare, host...

West Kelowna will soon be aglow with holiday spirit as the City counts down to Light Up and Twinkle Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

The lights are being hung around the City with care as West Kelowna gets ready to officially kick off its festive season with two holiday traditions – Light Up and Twinkle Tour.

Light Up will be held on Brown Road, from Main Street to Gossett Road, Friday, Dec. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The holiday lights will be turned on at 6 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will be held in keeping with Interior Health requirements for outdoor “flow through events”....

Increased access to rink facilities in West Kelowna with full vaccination requirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, September 29, 2021 Starting Friday, Oct. 1, in following with Public Health Orders established by the Province of BC and Interior Health, the City of West Kelowna will implement a solution, based on the needs of the arena sport groups, that provides increased access. This will result in a maximum of 50 per cent capacity into Jim Lind Arena and Royal LePage Place for fully vaccinated residents (two doses). Proof of full vaccination to participate or attend...

West Kelowna starts fall on a high note with a new park and lifting of barbecue ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, Sept. 23, 2021 As summer 2021 comes to a close, the City of West Kelowna is excited to open the new Carate Park in Westbank Centre and to announce that all municipal parks will allow barbequing again, with care, including those in Glenrosa that had been closed earlier this summer during the Mt. Law Wildfire. “We invite the community to stop by and experience Carate Park’s unique-to-West Kelowna features, including a one-of-a-kind playground and a walking path...