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.

This is a hidden gem, very tranquil and well cared for grounds, and the lake is full of natural…read morewild life, Canada Goose and wild ducks with their young, turtles, wild birds, and a good variety of fish in the water. Bring a book and relax in the shades, or bring your fishing pole and try your luck. For me, I bring Daisy to enjoy the grounds, and she also likes to have a dip in the cool lake water. Also, a great place for an impromptu picnic with friends and family. Remember to respect the nature, take away whatever you bring, and don't leave any garbage that spoils the park for all to enjoy!!

Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park is a neat place to visit. When they had the huge fires in…read moreKelowna it ripped through this park. It has now been long enough that regrowth is in full swing. There are multiple lakes to check out along the trails here that are a nice break if you are hiking in the heat of the summer! There are lots of official trails and goat trails that you can explore and spend days here. Care has to be taken on the trails though when the wind picks up as there are a lot of unstable dead trees from the fires that could topple over and hurt you. There is a ton of wildlife here to experience as well. There are Mule and white tailed deer, mountain goats, black bears, chipmunks and rattle snakes to name a few. Always take care to watch your step in the heat of summer as a bite from a rattle snake can in rare cases lead to death but can really hurt and make it difficult to make it out of the bush. The park is pretty big with an area of 11,038 hectares protected. Hunting is allowed in the boarders of this park during hunting season so I would wear bright coloured clothing during that season for sure!

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.

If you are looking for a bit of an adventure playing disc golf, this is the course for you! It's…read morelocated on a hillside, about 10 minutes outside of Penticton proper. On the way up to the course there are a lot of wonderful wineries, so you can treat yourself to a tasting after working up a sweat. Parking and signage here is very limited. We parallel parked on a small downhill roadway at the top of the hill, and the drop on the passenger side was pretty severe. There's a metal gate and a tiny little sticker marking the course; go past this and you'll find a stand and see the start of the course. Disc golfing here is very challenging. Lots of uphills and downhills and I had to scramble up some weeds and dust to get my disc. Sturdy shoes are a must and I wouldn't recommend visiting during or after a heavy rain. I saw another player on the course in knee-high socks to protect her lower legs from branches and bushes, and I thought this was an excellent idea. There were large signs marking poison ivy in the area, which I really appreciated, as I hail from an area that doesn't grow it naturally, and I wouldn't be able to identify it without signs. The views of the lake and the lower wineries are spectacular as you move through the course, and as you get higher and higher they are even better. I enjoyed the varying terrain, although we did skip a couple of holes (one is called the valley of death, and I did not want to try to rescue my disc from the said valley). I wouldn't recommend this course for true beginners, or anyone with limited mobility, but it's very fun if you're game to climb a bit and enjoy the scenery.

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!

Came here with the family because we heard about the history and to see the trestles and tunnels…read more It did not disappoint. We went just passed the 2km mark from the Myra parking lot which is after the first tunnel. All in it was 5km round trip for us. At the parking lot you can rent bikes and there is also washrooms. The paths and trestles are wide enough for hikers and bikes. We definitely will come here again - maybe go a bit farther.

One of the highlights from our visit to the Kelowna area In June 2022. First, a mention of the 8 km…read moregravel road to get up to the Myra Canyon parking lot. We were able to drive up with our rental Toyota Corolla, but we did take it quite slowly as there were many potholes. The road was wide enough for 2 cars to pass along most of the route. Just before the parking lot, there were bike rentals/reservations recommended -- but we were planning to walk. Parking lot is quite large, but was close to full when we arrived around 11 am. The trail is well-maintained, wide, and is used by walkers and bikers. On our day there, the bikers included young children, couples on mountain bikes, adults on eBikes, and bikers participating in a bike race. Sharing the trail with the latter was unfortunate because they zoomed past us at high rates of speed and didn't observe the guidance that they needed to yield to walkers on the trestles (bridges). We walked a few hundred meters past the 4 km marker, at which point we turned back upon reaching a sizable puddle (and recognizing that we had to walk back!). Our total walk was 8 km plus (or exactly 6 miles). We walked over 11 trestles, numbered 18 to 8, and through two tunnels. Views of the canyon, and of Okanagan Lake in the distance, were beautiful. There were regular benches to stop to enjoy the views. There was a shelter, with a long bench at the 2.9 km mark. Pit toilets are at the parking lot and at the 4.0 km mark. There are also 3 picnic tables, with aggressive chipmunks, near 4.0.

This is small but well liked water park located just a minute from the highway. It is worth a…read morestop, the kids love it. There are timed buttons the kids use to activate certain parts of the water park. Changeroom/washroom and drinking fountain are on site. Lots of parking. There is a grassy area/field adjacent to the water park so it's also good for frisbee/baseball playing. In addition, the skate park is right there for those who are interested. As a bonus, it is located right besids the Farmers Market (Friday afternoons) so it's a nice family outing to the market and water park. Bring camp chairs or a picnic blanket as there are only a few benches.

Nice place for a picnic and then letting the kids play on the spray pad. Big open spaces too!read more

Lakeside park and beach on the W shore of Okanagan Lake, a few clicks N of the Bennett Bridge…read more Parking is available in a couple of lots. I imagine the place can get pretty busy during the summer. There is a campground, as well as a picnic area and a small beach. Sand is a bit coarse, but it is great for chilling and looking across the lake.

Just arrived home from 3 fantastic nights at Bear Creek…read more It was a fantastic time. The site was clean and quiet. VERY child friendly. Our two boys had a blast riding their bikes and playing at the park. The park attendants were incredible. Friendly. Efficient. The park is quiet and clean. Can't wait to go back next year.