Explore the outdoors this May long weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, May 20, 2022

From perusing our parks for prizes to running through the spray park, lakeside outings and hillside hikes, West Kelowna has something for everyone this May long weekend.

Municipal offices are closed Monday, May 23; but parks, playgrounds and trails are open. Emergency and essential services, such as curbside waste collection and transit, are continuing. Learn more at westkelownacity.ca/maylongweekend.

When the sun comes out, head out and explore some of the City of West Kelowna’s 139 parks for the second annual Peruse the Parks program. Download a scoresheet and create some friendly competition with your friends and family in this park scavenger hunt to discover hidden symbols. All participants will be entered in a draw for a chance to win great prizes.

More ways to explore this May long weekend include:

• Bike Rose Valley Regional Park
• Buy seasonal fruit along the Westside Farm Loop
• Check out the newly upgraded playground at Last Mountain Park, 3171 Webber Rd, West Kelowna
• Climb the Boucherie Rush Trail
• Enjoy tastings on the Westside Wine Trail
• Hike Goats Peak Regional Park
• Roll or stroll on the Gellatly waterfront multi-use pathway
• Tick items off the Spring Bucket List found on Page 58 of the Rec Guide
• Visit the Kids Care Spray Park, open daily starting Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to dusk at 2569 May Street, West Kelowna

For more long weekend activity ideas including live music and more, check out visitwestside.com or westkelownacity.ca/recguide.