Parks, Recreation and Culture News

Enjoy our parks and trails while crews prepare sports fields for the season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

The weather is perfect for enjoying one of our many stunning parks and trails, but please keep off sports fields as they need a few more weeks’ prep time.

City of West Kelowna crews have sprung into action to prepare outdoor spaces for you to enjoy.

And while many of our beautiful amenities are now ready for you to enjoy, using sports fields before they are prepped can cause significant damage and prompt field closures.

🏃 What is open?

• Walk or bike along...

Spring into action to achieve your goals with the latest Recreation Guide

Friday, Feb. 23, 2024


Sprout a healthier lifestyle with our Spring Recreation Guide. Available online now, the Spring 2024 guide offers a wide variety of program and class options for all ages and abilities.
 
Find the digital guide online and register for programs at westkelownacity.ca/recguide.
 
🏃Spring Recreation Guide highlights:

• Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) programming – Page 14
• JBMAC lesson registration starting March 13 – Page 30
• City of West Kelowna recreation programs, sports...

Light Up, Twinkle Tour and other festive events are back in West Kelowna this holiday season

Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023

You are invited to our fun festivities this holiday season starting with Light Up, the Polar Pancake Pajama Party, and Twinkle Tour!

Light Up

On Friday, Dec. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Light Up will take place at Westbank Centre on Brown Road, from Main Street to Gossett Road. This free, family-friendly event will include kids’ activity stations, live entertainment, and various food vendors.

Light Up festivities include:

• New this year! Stop by the "The Market at Light Up” at...

Discover a masterpiece at the West Kelowna Fall Art Exhibition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023

Kick-art your weekend at the West Kelowna Fall Art Exhibition!

Celebrate the West Kelowna art scene during this two-day event. A variety of art techniques and mediums will be showcased as more than 20 local artists will have their work on display.

Join us at the Westbank Lions Community Centre (2466 Main Street) on:

• Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Art Exhibition is free to attend and most of...

Dog Park relocation within Westbank Centre Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023

The current dog park at Westbank Centre Park will be permanently closed on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 as our Parks crews begin work on relocating it nearby.

The dog park is located on land leased from Central Okanagan Public Schools and the site is now needed for George Pringle Secondary School reconstruction. The dog park will be moved to the northwestern side of the park, which is City-owned land.

Construction of the relocated dog park is expected to be...