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Parks & Monthly Special Events
The Parks Department keeps Penticton beautiful by mainting variety of sports fields and event and neighbourhood parks, some of which are home to exciting special events.
The City produces a monthly list of community events happening in City owned parks and facilities. For August special events Click Here.
For September special events click here Click Here
For more local event information, Click Here for the Penticton Information Centre. |
FestEvents! Penticton
FestEvents!Penticton is a newly formed non-profit society dedicated to sharing and coordinating resources to support festivals and events in the South Okanagan.
Monthly meetings will resume in September 2010 and the next AGM will be held in Spring 2011. Find out how this organization can support your event.
The FestEvents! Penticton Society is seeking energetic, community-minded members! Please contact the FestEvents Board of Directors to join or for more information.
Chair: Wendy Williams getbentpenticton@hotmail.com
Vice Chair: Laurel Burnham laburnham@shaw.ca
Secretary/Treasurer: Andrina Iliffe andrinailiffe@hotmail.com
Gord Osland ogord@hotmail.com
Barb Haynes barb@downtownpenticton.ca |
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Park Listings
Below is a list of some of Penticton's beautiful parks.
Major Event Parks
Gyro Park
Location - Located on Lakeshore Drive between Martin Street & Main Street
Gyro park is both an event park and leisure recreation park. During the summer months you can often find live entertainment or local festivals. During the week, you will find boccia players as well as tourists and locals alike having picnics in the shade. |
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- 1.6 acres
- Band shell
- Water
- Power
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- Washrooms
- Lights
- Vehicle access
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Okanagan Lake Park
Location – located on Lakeshore Drive just east of the Penticton Lakeside Resort.
Located on the shores of Okanagan Lake and near the downtown core, Okanagan Lake park hosts a variety of festivals and events May through October each year. |
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- 4.5 acres
- Power
- Water
- Lights
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- Washrooms
- Vehicle access
- Beach & lake access
- Off leash Dog beach
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Minor Event Parks
Skaha Park
Location - located at Skaha Lake Rd & Parkview St
Outdoor fun for everyone! Located at the south end of Penticton, this 21 acre park offers a variety of year round recreational opportunities for everyone.
Features include one of BC's most beautiful sandy beaches. |
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- Rest rafts and beach slides
- Beach-front promenade
- Children's water park
- Playgrounds
- Sand volleyball courts
- Basketball courts
- In-line hockey court
- Tennis courts
- Rotary Centennial Pavilion
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- Power and water
- Picnic areas
- Washrooms
- Concessions
- Softball field
- Marina/boat launch
- Fire pits
- Duck pond
- Games table, etc.
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Penticton Youth Park
Location - located on Riverside Drive
This skate park targeted for youth makes a great venue for borders, bikers and bladers.
During the summer months, Skate board ambassadors are in the park monitoring for safety and safe use. |
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Photo courtesy of Penticton Western News |
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- 30,000 square foot modern skateboard & bmx park
- a variety of bowls, street features, ramps, stairs, rails, curbs with options for users of varying skill level
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- HELMETS MANDATORY
- Full-sized basketball courts
- covered spectator seating
- washrooms
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Rotary Park
Location – located on Lakeshore Drive, west of the Lakeside Resort. |
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- 3.4 acres
- Power
- Water
- Washrooms
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- Home of the famous giant Peach Concession
- Beach & lake access
- Picnic area
- Vehicle access
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Marina Way
Location - Located on Marina way east of the Penticton Art Gallery |
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- 4 acres incl beach
- Power available
- Xeriscape demonstration garden
- Next door to Penticton Japanese Gardens
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- Picnic area
- Beach access
- Walking trail
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Passive Parks
| Riverside Park Location – located on Lakeshore Drive - west of Lakeside Resort |
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- 4.5 acres
- Picnic area
- Washrooms near by
- Rose Gardens
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- Mini-golf
- Bumper cars
- Walking trails
- Access to river channel
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Lakawana Park
Location – located on Power Street at Lakeshore Drive
Lakawana is a quaint family park with fenced playground and water spray features. |
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- 4.0 acres
- Picnic area
- Washrooms
- Playground
- Water spray park
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- Tennis courts
- Concession
- Beach & lake access
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Wedding Ceremony Parks
Rose Garden
Location - Located between the Sicamous and Loco Landing on Riverside Drive.
The rose garden is a beautiful location for a small garden wedding. In the summer, the roses are in bloom creating a spectacular backdrop to your special day. |
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Rotary Centennial Pavilion
Location - located at Park (Skaha Lake Rd & Parkview St)
Skaha lake provides an amazing back drop for your lakeside wedding. Imagine sunshine streaming through the trees, birds chirping and waves gently lapping the shores as you exchange your vows. |
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- Power and water
- Picnic areas
- Washrooms
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Maps and Trails
Park Lands Map - PDF 
Hiking and Biking Trails Map
KVR Trails Map
Skaha Cliffs Map
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| Penticton Steps out participants enjoying some back country trails. |
Walking Program! |
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