Parks, Recreation and Culture News

Update! Gellatly Boat Launch Closed A Bit Longer for Gas Line Relocation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Updated: October 01, 2019

The City of West Kelowna is extending the closure of the Gellatly Road Boat Launch from Tuesday, October 01 to Thursday, October 03 and reducing access to the facility to one lane on October 4.

The closure is required to accommodate Fortis Gas line relocation. Boaters with small vessels can use the Dupuis Boat Launch off Casa Loma Road. Those with larger vessels should access Okanagan Lake via other launches.

The City will also need to close Powers Point...

Despicable Theft at Westbank Cemetery

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 23, 2019

In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers on 53 cemetery plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen. The thieves had cut the lock on the cemetery gate to gain access.

The City was notified by the West Kelowna RCMP of the theft on Monday, September 16 as part of its active investigation in to this depraved act.

Understanding the significant emotional impact this theft may have on loved ones, City staff began contacting impacted families immediately...

Popular West Kelowna Beach Closed for Repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 10, 2019

The City of West Kelowna will close Rotary Park, including the beach and parking lot areas, starting Wednesday, September 11 in order to complete much-needed restoration and flood mitigation work.

Historic Okanagan Lake flooding in 2017 and high water levels in 2018 caused damage to riprap, retaining walls and staircases along the shoreline.

The City of West Kelowna will reinstall displaced riprap, remove failed retaining walls and replace them with naturalized...

Shape the Future of Recreation in West Kelowna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 06, 2019

What recreational facilities and programs would you like to see added or improved on the Westside?

The City is looking for input from its residents in West Kelowna and our neighbours in Westbank First Nation and the District of Peachland, especially those who use our facilities and programs, to determine future recreational needs.

Residents can participate in several ways, including attending sessions at the recreational facilities they use:

• Complete our...

Calling Adult Rec Hockey Players - Local League Needs Teams

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 2019

Get the gang together and sign up to compete with teams from around the Central Okanagan in Pacific Adult Hockey League action this season.

Twenty-five, 75 minute regular season games are scheduled Sundays and Mondays throughout the season with two guaranteed playoff games in best, two out of three series. All players must be 19 years or older. No games take place on the Sundays of Thanksgiving and Super Bowl weekends

The league also provides warm-up music at every...