Parks, Recreation and Culture News

Obstacle Course for All Ages at Vineyard Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 22, 2019 

The City of West Kelowna has begun installation of an obstacle course in Vineyard Park in the South Boucherie neighbourhood that will be fun for all ages.

Five playground obstacles will be located along a trail circuit at the park located on Vineyard Drive. These obstacles include an A-Frame Cargo Net, an Angled Balance Beam, a High Step (cargo net), a Peg Bridge and a Rope Climb. The obstacle course is intended for kids and fun loving adults.

Work is expected...

Fund Created to Accept Donations for Cemetery Theft Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 09, 2019 

West Kelowna Council has created a fund to accept donations to help victims of the recent theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements.

In the late evening of Saturday, September 14, bronze markers from 55 memorial plots in the Westbank Cemetery were stolen. On September 23, the City was advised that, through excellent police work and local tips, the stolen bronze markers were recovered, however, 19 were damaged beyond repair.

Hearing...

Council Highlights - October 08, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2019 

BC Cannabis Store

Council gave first two readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendments for a non-medical, provincially-operated retail cannabis shop at 2475 Dobbin Road. The application will now be scheduled for an upcoming public hearing. Council had previously approved rezoning applications for five other non-medical retail cannabis stores in West Kelowna. The proposed provincial cannabis retail store would also include the regional office for BC Cannabis Stores in...

Majoros Pond Park Closing Temporarily for Flood Repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 08, 2019 

The City of West Kelowna will close Majoros Pond Park for approximately three weeks beginning October 9 to repair damages caused during 2018 flooding.

The City will excavate flood material deposited in the three ponds in the park, located at 3645 Carrington Road. To do this, the ponds must first be de-watered with Westbank Creek and Smith Creek being diverted around the work zone. The ponds and the channels connecting them will be rebuilt and vegetation replanted.

Construction...

New Playgrounds Under Construction in West Kelowna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 27, 2019

As early as Monday, September 30, the City will begin installing two new playgrounds in West Kelowna.

Shannon Woods Park in the Shannon Lake Neighbourhood and McIver Park in the Glen Eagles area of the Glenrosa Neighbourhood will soon have new playground equipment including swings, slides, monkey bars, climbing features and more!

Work on both playgrounds is expected to be complete by mid-November. Some temporary closures of sections of these parks may be required...