Parks

Latest re-openings in West Kelowna include beach volleyball and new pickleball courts

Posted on Friday, May 29, 2020 11:30 AM

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May 29, 2020

Starting today, Friday, May 29, beach volleyball courts and four new pickleball courts will be open in the City of West Kelowna.

Users must maintain safe social distancing of two metres and limit gathering sizes on the courts and sidelines to required players, officials and subs only.

Beach volleyball courts are located at Willow Beach on Gellatly Road and Pebble Beach on Whitworth Road. The City has temporarily closed the beach volleyball court at Pritchard Park,...

Playgrounds reopening June 1 across the Okanagan

Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:30 AM

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May 28, 2020

As phased reopening plans continue to progress, the next phase will see playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment opening on June 1 across the region. This includes outdoor playgrounds located in municipal and regional parks as well as playgrounds located at public schools in the Okanagan.

Once barriers are removed, such as caution tape or fencing, it will signify that playgrounds have been inspected and are now open for public use. Residents are asked to refrain...

Confirmed black bear sightings in the Rose Valley neighbourhood

Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 01:00 PM

Multiple confirmed black bear sightings, including a sow with young cubs, have been reported in the Rose Valley neighbourhood. These bears are seeking easy food sources in unsecured garbage containers and other unnatural food sources, which, if not prevented, can create human-bear conflicts.

WildSafeBC in cooperation with the City of West Kelowna is alerting you to this situation to encourage everyone to secure all attractants that may lead to conflict with these bears. If the bears do not find food,...

2020 Music in the Park cancelled due to COVID-19

Posted on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:45 AM

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May 19, 2020

The City of West Kelowna has cancelled the 2020 schedule for Music in the Park to adhere to the restrictions of no large group gatherings as directed by BC’s Provincial Health Officer.

“We are starting to see the restrictions lift on outdoor recreation spaces but the province has made it clear about the importance to adhere to no large group gatherings this summer,” says Mayor Gord Milsom. “We recognize the importance of events like Music in the Park to our sense of...

City to re-open Skateboard Park, Pickleball and Tennis Courts tomorrow

Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 08:30 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 15, 2020

West Kelowna will re-open its skateboard park, pickleball and tennis courts on May 16 in response to the phased strategy unveiled in the Province’s Restart Plan as part of the COVID-19 recovery.

“It’s exciting to enter this new phase and in time for the long weekend,” says Mayor Gord Milsom. “I strongly encourage you to get out and take advantage of the amenities that are open while following the existing social distancing protocols that have become our new normal.”

Anyone...