Playgrounds & Splash Pads

Cue smiles as your children swing, slide, climb and crawl their way to a fun afternoon. This page has everything you need to know about our local playgrounds.

Playgrounds

Splash Pads

There are two splash pads located in Penticton, with one at Skaha Lake Park and the other located near Okanagan Lake. Click the links below for further details about each. 

Play Safe

Enjoy the many benefits that outdoor playgrounds provide. City of Penticton’s playgrounds are designed, constructed, inspected and maintained to meet CSA safety standards. Although built to be safe, there is an inherent risk when children challenge their abilities on playground equipment.

Tips for caregivers of children using play equipment:

  • Assess the conditions of the park when you arrive: Is it slippery or icy, are any of the equipment broken, are there broken glass or other hazards present? Please report any problems or concerns to the Parks Department (250-490-2500 or parks@penticton.ca).
  • Recognize age appropriateness. Playground structures are designed for two categories: Ages 18 months to 5 years old; and ages 5-12. Toddlers may be thrilled at the challenge of trying the “big kids’” equipment, but please recognize the risks involved.
  • Ensure proper use of play equipment: play as it was designed to be used.
  • Remove any drawstrings on hoodies or jackets.
  • Dogs must stay on the outside of fenced play areas or kept a minimum of 10 metres away from unfenced playgrounds.

 

 

Discovery Park at Skaha Lake is in line with the "natural playground" movement, which incorporates elements you would find in nature into play equipment.
Dunant Neighbourhood Park - 186 Dunant Place Small playground ages 5-12, swingset, lawn, picnic tables, no washrooms.
Granby Neighbourhood Park - 90 Granby Avenue Small playground ages 5-12, swingset, lawn, picnic tables, no washrooms.
Kiwanis Park - 470 Edmonton Avenue Adventure playground ages 2-12, picnic tables, parking.
Lakawanna Playground - 796 Lakeshore Drive West Adventure playground ages 5-12, swingset, splashpad (May-Sept), washrooms, seasonal concession, lawn, picnic tables, parkin
Lions Park - 198 Warren Avenue West Adventure playground ages 5-12, swingset, seasonal washrooms (Spring-Fall), seasonal concession, lawn, picnic tables, parking.
Rotary Playworld - Skaha Park (Cypress Street and Elm Avenue) Adventure playground ages 2-12, swing set, washrooms, seasonal concession, seasonal splash pad, picnic table
Sendero Park - 2047 Lawrence Avenue Small playground, climbing rock, swingset, picnic table, and benches. No washroom facilities available.