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JBMAC Phase 2 reopening and online registration
Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 11:15 AM
The Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) is reopening with limited aquatic programming starting September 14 and registration begins this week.
Changes to registering for programs and drop-in are in effect. You can check out all the great options available at JBMAC in the City of West Kelowna’s Fall Recreation Guide that is available online at westkelownacity.ca/recguide.
Key Fall Registration Dates:
- Mon. August 17 at 8 a.m. - Fitness and general programming at JBMAC
- Wed. August 19 at 8 a...
Rotary Trail temporary parking lot closure
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020 11:00 AM
Beginning Monday, August 17 Rotary Trail Park parking lot will be temporarily closed to accommodate the construction staging area for in-stream works as part of the Gellatly Road Bridge replacement over Powers Creek. Access to Rotary Trail will remain open.
Schedule for construction is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with work continuing over the weekend. Remaining works include the final installation of channel rip rap and embankment protection and is expected to be completed Wednesday, August 26, to avoid...
City removing diseased trees at Willow Beach
Posted on Monday, June 29, 2020 12:00 PM
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. “We are disappointed to see them go. However, we plan...
West Kelowna’s newest Rec Guide offers summer programs in keeping with BC’s Re-Start Plan
Posted on Monday, June 08, 2020 11:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 08, 2020
Registration is now open for City of West Kelowna summer recreational programs!
Visit www.westkelownacity.ca/recguide to check out the 2020 Summer Rec Guide and register. Highlights include:
- Summer camps at a glance – Pages 4 and 5
- Dry land fitness for adults – Pages 12, 13 and 19
- Park Play Days schedule – Pages 20 and 21
- Children and youth programs – Pages 17, 18 and 33 to 35
- Pickleball court schedule – Page 37
City staff have worked closely with the BC Recreation and...

Respectful boating during higher lake levels
Posted on Friday, June 05, 2020 05:45 AM
Please be prepared!
Okanagan Lake has risen to a point where any wind and resulting wave action could be a concern over the next few weeks for waterfront properties.
If you have experienced lake flooding in past years, now is the time to secure docks and sandbag around low lying areas to a height of 60 centimetres. Our self-serve sandbag stations are open on Whitworth, Hitchner, Pritchard, Green Bay and Casa Loma Roads.
Boaters, keep away from shore and slow down to prevent wakes from swamping waterfront...
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