Parks

Ring in Spring at City parks throughout West Kelowna

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Goodbye winter and hello spring! We are welcoming the warmer weather as City of West Kelowna crews are getting all of our outdoor spaces ready for you to enjoy.

Throughout the City you will find our crews improving parks and playgrounds, opening sports courts and athletic fields and continuing to sweep streets.

By April 15, crews will aim to have prepped and re-opened:

• Our athletic fields
• Boucherie and Lakeview pickleball and tennis courts
• Beach volleyball...

Spring into a new activity with the latest Recreation Guide

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Friday, Feb. 24, 2023

Get ready to have too much of a good spring with our 2023 Spring Recreation Guide, which is now available online with a variety of program and class options for all ages and abilities.

 Find the digital guide and register for programs at westkelownacity.ca/recguide.

 Spring Recreation Guide highlights:

• Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) programming – Page 10
• JBMAC lesson registration starting March 15 – Page 25
• City of West Kelowna recreation...

Bring on the family fun in West Kelowna this long weekend

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Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023

We have something fun for everyone to do and explore in West Kelowna this Family Day long weekend.

Pro-D Day Skate

Lace up your skates for the Pro-D Day skate at Jim Lind Arena on Friday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $2 per person.

Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt

Try your hand at our Family Day Photo Scavenger Hunt to keep you busy and exploring our community’s great outdoors this long weekend, while sharing your experiences for a chance to...

2022 Twinkle Tour winners shine bright

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Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2021

Homes and businesses throughout the Greater Westside put a whole watt of work into decorating and showcasing their holiday cheer as part of the third annual Twinkle Tour. With a record breaking 32 submissions received this year, the competition was tight for top spot!

Last week, a panel of judges hit the road to crown this year’s winners.

Best Residential winner:

• 2549 Pebble Place

Best Business winner:

• 2306 Hayman Road (Rollingdale Winery)

Best Street...

West Kelowna shines bright with Light Up, Twinkle Tour and more this holiday season!

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Friday, Nov. 25, 2022

Join us as we bring an array of winter program activities and fun, festive events, starting with two West Kelowna holiday staples – Light Up and Twinkle Tour.

On Friday, Dec. 2, 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. The free, family- friendly event will include kids’ activity stations, entertainment on stage and various food vendors. Watch Santa and Mayor Milsom flip the switch...