Parks

Friendly Reminder - Gellatly Road Bridge Closed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2020 

The City of West Kelowna reminds motorists that crews will close Gellatly Road Bridge over Powers Creek for approximately three months beginning January 30 for an essential infrastructure project.

The city’s contractor will remove the existing bridge, which has reached the end of its lifespan, and install a new structure that includes added sidewalk on the upstream side, improved bike lanes and a new higher bridge deck with an asphalt road surface.

Although...

Celebrate Light Up December 6 - Crews Preparing for the Big Night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 04, 2019

We have decked the town with decorations and lights – and we invite you to join us for the big reveal, with tons of fun for everyone, at Light Up on Brown Road, from Main Street to Gossett Road, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Friday, December 6.

Free events and activities at this year’s holiday street festival include choirs, kid’s crafts and letters to Santa, free hot chocolate, and a performance by the Kinshira Fire Dancers. Santa will visit with the kids and help...

West Kelowna Kicks Off the 2019 Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2019

We have hung the lights with care, the choirs are practicing their carols and we are perfecting our hot chocolate recipe as we get set to launch the festive season in the City of West Kelowna.

The free fun for all ages starts this Sunday, December 1 with the always-popular Skate with Santa and continues Friday, December 6 with the highly anticipated City Centre Light Up.

At Skate with Santa at Jim Lind Arena, you will enjoy free skating, hot chocolate and sweet...

Check Out the Rec Programs for Winter 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 22, 2019

West Kelowna has delivered the 2020 Winter Rec Guide just in time for the holidays and Jolly Old St. Nick will be the star attraction at two seasonal kick off events – Skate with Santa December 1 and City Centre Light Up December 6. The guide also offers 80 pages full of other activities and events running into March, including the Winter Break Skate and Stick & Puck Schedule. 

Join Santa for free skating, hot chocolate and sweet treats at Jim Lind Arena...

Fund Seeks Donations to Help Cemetery Theft Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 08, 2019

The City of West Kelowna will accept donations to help victims of theft at the Westbank Cemetery recover costs for memorial replacements until Friday, December 6.

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, 20 were damaged beyond repair.

Hearing...