The City will be rolling out new Mobi-mats at two additional beaches starting this weekend as part of its ongoing efforts to make our community more accessible for all.
The mats are being installed this week, providing beach access at the following locations:
- Skaha Lake Park near the base of Parkview Drive (new)
- Okanagan Lake Beach near the SS Sicamous (new)
- Sudbury Beach (returning after a successful 2024)
While the mats will be available as of May long weekend, please note the Mobi-chairs, which provide water access, will be available beginning July 1, when the City also installs the beach slides and docks, officially gearing up for summer. The Mobi-chairs will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, with more details to be provided closer to the date.
The City also offers the following accessible beach access options:
- Okanagan Lake Beach (near Power Street): Ramp from walkway down to the beach, with accessible picnic tables.
- Okanagan Lake Beach (west of Lakawanna Park): Ramp from walkway leads down to a concrete walking path that goes to the water's edge, also with picnic tables.
- Skaha Lake Park (near concession): Accessible ramp down to the beach, with two accessible tables.
- Okanagan Lake Park (east of the Lakeside Resort): Ramp to beach, near dog park.
For more information on improvements to accessibility in City parks and beaches, visit penticton.ca/accessible-city.