All tagged Okanagan Falls

Christie Memorial Park

Christie Memorial Park got its name from RCAF Pilot Officer, Robert G. Christie, who was killed in action during his service in WWII. He was the only man from Okanagan Falls to die during the war. The park is situated at the head of scenic Skaha Lake in British Columbia’s famous desert wine region the Okanagan Valley. It is located in the town of Okanagan Falls and is the largest beach in the area with more than an acre of exquisitely soft sand. Aside from the beach the park also features amenities such as picnic tables, benches, washrooms, change rooms, and tennis courts. The park also has a small peninsula that juts out into the lake and has been converted into a walkway with lamp posts and benches making it a lot a lovely place for an evening stroll.

Kenyon Park, Okanagan Falls

Kenyon Park is conveniently located on 8th Avenue in the small community of Okanagan Falls, British Columbia. It is situated at the head of picturesque Skaha Lake in the sought after wine and fruit region of Okanagan Valley, Canada. The park is approximately 2 acres and is fully geared towards being a family-friendly place that is perfect for a fun-filled day at the beach. Kids will fall in love with the John Bell Playground, which was actually designed by the local children in the area. The playground features a neat zip line and a triple slide which allows kids to race each other down. There is also a recently constructed children’s spray park which is a hit with kids and comes complete with water cannons, dump buckets, and more.