Parks

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...

Some City of West Kelowna Recreation Facilities to Re-Open

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023

The City of West Kelowna is re-opening some of its indoor Recreation Facilities.

The following facilities will re-open on Monday, August 28, 2023:

• Multi-Sport Centre

• Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

• Jim Lind Arena

• Royal LePage Place Arena

We thank the community for their understanding.

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August 25 Music in the Park cancelled

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Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023

Sorry, Music in the Park fans, due to the West Kelowna McDougall Creek Wildfire, we are cancelling the last Music in the Park of the 2023 season, originally scheduled for Friday, August 25, 2023.  

We thank fans for your understanding.

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All Recreation services suspended until further notice

Update as of Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023:

Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC) will be closed until further notice.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

The City of West Kelowna is suspending all of its indoor and outdoor Recreation and Culture services until further notice due to the local state of emergency for the McDougall Creek Wildfire. Suspended programs include all summer camps, Park Play Day, sports fields and ice arenas including Jim Lind Arena and Royal LePage Place. Johnson...