Update: All Glenrosa Parks Now Open

Update: All Glenrosa Parks Now Open

Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Aug. 16, 2021

In response to the active Mount Law Wildfire, the City of West Kelowna has closed the following parks for public safety until further notice:

• Oriole Park
• Stonegate Park
• Wild Rose Park
• Glenrosa Cemetery
• McMorland Park
• Glenrosa Park
• Last Mountain Park
• Ranch Park
• Glen Eagles Walkway
• McIver Park
• Gates Grove Park
• Morningside Park
• Astoria Park
• Mule Deer Park
• Glen Abbey Park
• Glenway Park
• Wildfire Commemorative Park
• Webber Road Walkway

For the safety of residents, visitors and crews supporting fire-fighting efforts, the parks and walkway in the Glenrosa area will remain closed until further notice. The public is reminded that using barbecues, smoking or vaping is not permitted any City park.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan has also closed several parks within West Kelowna due to the Mount Law Wildfire. For a full list of locations, please visit regionaldistrict.com/whats-new

Stage two water restrictions remain in effect in West Kelowna and City-utility customers are asked to continue to reduce their consumption during drought conditions and aid in fire suppression. For more information on water restrictions and tips to conserve, visit westkelownacity.ca/water

The City confirms that its infrastructure services, such as water, sewer and drainage, have not been affected by the fire. Further, BC Hydro’s single transmission line has not been affected at this time. The City is working closely with Central Okanagan Emergency Operations (EOC) to share information about the Mount Law Wildfire as it becomes available. All residents are encouraged to visit cordemergency.ca and sign up for email updates as information can change quickly.

Residents are reminded to adhere to all alerts and orders issued by the EOC without exception. Assistance for evacuees can be obtained by calling Emergency Social Services at 1-833-498-3770.

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