I concur with the other reviewers here: this is a great beach! But WHY, you ask? Why is it great?…read more Let me count the ways! This long stretch of beachfront is in the city core, so there are restaurants right across the street, along with an ice cream shop (that's open late, too!), and lots of beach-centric kiosks on the sidewalk, selling beach-y things (think: sunglasses, beaded bracelets, swim wraps, etc). There is lots of free 2-hour parking (perhaps longer periods on certain days or at certain times). Being a longer beach, it doesn't get crazy crowded. People and families can spread out. (We were there for 2.5 days in July. It was hot during the days we were there. And we were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't crazy crowded). The beach is super well-maintained. The sand is pristine. There are well-marked trash and recycle cans everywhere - and they are all used. We saw no trash on the ground. Zero. There are small slides in the water by the shoreline for the little kids, and ample lifeguards about. I loved all the public artwork on the sidewalk along the stretch of beachfront. Some were whimsical, some were more abstract and thought-provoking. (I love when cities make art a priority). On one end of the beach is the S.S. Sicamous steamship museum and Riverside Park, with its picnic tables and kiddie amusement park (LocoLanding) and youth skate park. (See my review for Riverside Park). At the far other end of the beachfront is the Lakeside Hotel and, adjacent to that is the place we rented our kayak from (Pier Water Sports), a lovely gazebo and pathway along the lakefront, with picturesque sculptures and benches. In this part of Penticton, one could spend a whole day, just doing nothing and relaxing on the beach, or swimming in the beautiful lake, or having the kids play in the various parks, or kayaking or paddle boarding, or eating at casual bistros or fancier restaurants, or just going for ice cream. There is something for everyone, from families with young kids, teens, history buffs, beach-goers, water sports enthusiasts, folks who like to check out public art installations, or folks who like to dine out. This long, beautiful beach anchors it all.

Clean sandy beach. Explore B.C. Bring your kids and grandchildren. It's a good spot.read more

Drove past a winery and got completely distracted by the stunning scenic view of this spot. The…read morewide-open deck is especially eye-catching! The park has signs saying "no dogs allowed" (possibly just on the deck?), but I saw plenty of people with their dogs along the shore. There are also benches where you can sit, relax, and take in the view and breeze. There's a zipline deck that looks like a lot of fun, especially in the summer! I'm not exactly sure what you hold onto while ziplining, but it seems like a great little thrill before splashing into the water. Just a heads-up--the jumping deck isn't connected to the main deck, so you'll have to swim to it. Be prepared to get wet before ziplining!

Currently submerged in water but still a beautiful place to fly kites and take photos. I would…read moreimagine this is an awesome place for swimming and diving but the beach is completely submerged. I would love to come back to dive and play here one day if I ever learn to swim... Check the google photos for more information.

Under new management at of summer 2024 and sadly not the same. The new owner has let it get run…read moredown without watering the grass, not trimming the weeds and allowing full time residents. The full time residents have constructed all kinds of miss matched structures that just makes the park look horrible. We will not be coming back as well as a lot of the regular customers.

Dangerous power grid and narcissistic owners who don't stand behind it…read more The ownership of this campground is dismissive about problems within their inadequate RV power grid, and was sleazy about not refunding us for replacing the $179 CAD power it melted, or their inability to run our ~13amp A/C unit due to the insufficient power during the heat. During July 2024, RV stall C-1 couldn't deliver more 98-104 volts of power. We met with staff at South Beach Gardens about power problems we experienced for the duration of our 4-5 night stay in stall C-1. During the entire stay, the voltage was inadequate and unsafe for most appliances, and my Power Watch Dog (a device that protects the RV from poor park power conditions) routinely disconnected from park power due to inadequate voltage falling below 104v. Healthy park voltage should always be 115 to 120 volts. Instead of consistently being 115 to 120 V, the park power was only 100 to 107 V when pulling 14-16A. If I attempted to pull more amps than 14-15a, the voltage would sag to 98 V or so. We could never get anywhere near 30a amps of power which meant we could run appliances including A/C. At the end of our trip, we discovered that the receptacle had also melted our 30 amp to 30 amp cord. The cable was no longer safe to use. At the advice of the campground's maintenance technicians, we went to Leisureland RV Centre and bought a replacement cable at a cost of $179.20 CAD. I've attached photographs of both our melted cable plug, which is no longer safe to use, and the melted park receptacle in C1. I have also attached a photograph of the receipt for the replacement cord. South Beach Gardens brushed us off for both the damage their power grid caused us, and the the fact that we couldn't run A/C and appliances off their grid. This was also the first park where we were promised 30 amps, but were only able to pull about 14 amps before the voltage sag became too great for the Power Watch Dog safety device to permit electricity to pass into our RV. I was incredibly let-down by the narcissistic response on email by the owner. We will not be back and would advise others to be extremely vigilant about the problematic power grid here. Use a Power Watch Dog or similar device to protect yourself during voltage brownouts during hot weather, and don't assume you'll be able to run you A/C or appliances during the day. In July, voltage was only normalized well after sundown.

Wow nice beach hidden and out of the way. Quiet even on a Sunday. 2 hour free parking. Small…read moreparking area. Shade. Mountain views. A little traffic noise from the bridge depending on which way the wind is blowing. Very convenient.

The family and I spent all day at this beach. There are washrooms at this location and a taco food…read moretruck during the time we were there. Across the street were condos and houses so not a lot of other things around. Parking is paid. What we liked was that the beach was very close by to the parking with a little green space. We saw lots of people set up blankets on the beach or grass. We found a nice spot under a tree and were able to get shade for a bit before the sun moved onto us. We did bring an umbrella so that was good. The beach was clean and the water was warmish and very shallow for quite a ways. Out of our time here, the kids spent the most time in the water and even tried to build some sand castles. There is also a beach rental where you can rent paddleboards and paddle boats. The only issue I had was the washrooms were disgusting; doesn't look like it gets cleaned very often and there was no place to change like on other beaches.

Great beach and park in Kelowna…read more There is a decent amount of sand to lay on and plenty of green grass too. There are washrooms to change but no vendors for food. Sand is pretty soft for lake base beach and great views of the lake and Kelowna surrounding area. One of the free limited parking areas on lakeshore and fills up fast. Beach bums rejoice can't go wrong here as long as you come prepare.

Lakawanna Park is located at the south end of Okanagan Lake beach. The water park is safe for young…read morechildren, has a swing set, and an adventure playground. There are washrooms, areas with shade and picnic tables and beaches close by. The park is open from 9am to dusk The south end of Okanagan Lake is home to restaurants and beautiful beaches. A great place for the kids to play.

Got children and want a safe and secure place for them to play? This is the place for you. This…read morefenced in park-spray park is perfect for kids aged 1 to 31. The spray park is small but have enough water spraying activities to keep the kids entertained. The play park is a great size with tons of places to hang on and swing in. There is also a public bathroom on site, plenty of shaded areas, benches, picnic tables and a great view of the lake.

Perfect spot to camp or RV with gorgeous waterfront sites. Close to Downtown Osoyoos and wineries…read morelike La Stella. Bring and use your bikes to explore the area!

We came here after dinner for a sunset swim and it was awesome we had a whole beach area to…read moreourselves, the only thing you need to watch for is the rocks as not as much sand but other then that it was great super relaxing, romantic, and scenic!

Nice quiet beach out of the way. Great sand. Just ignore the docks. Mountain views. No…read morefacilities. Some shade. Very chill. Few people. Love it!

It's unfortunate that the 3 reviews posted were so negative…read more... My family and I are visiting for the week, the site is spacious unlike most RV and camp grounds that we have seen and the couple running it have been nothing but kind and welcoming. If you are looking for a party this is definitely not the spot but it's absolutely perfect for a young family.

Omg the rudest owners ever, they yell at guests and are extremely nasty to guests, ! It is dirty…read morenot kept and no supervision. There is NO COVid protocol in place. The slides are old and not maintained. Do Not stay here!!!!!