All in Parks

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.

Okanagan Lake Beach, Penticton

Okanagan Lake Beach is located at the head of spectacular Okanagan Lake in the city of Penticton. It is perfectly situated along Lakeshore Drive which is one of the Okanagan Valley’s premier vacation spots and it features many beaches and parks as well as resorts, hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops. The beach itself features a kilometer of gorgeous sandy beach overlooking Okanagan Lake and its surrounding desert hills and mountains. It has a swimming area, floating docks, children’s slides, shade trees, wheelchair-access ramps, public fire pits, washrooms, and free parking. At the end of the beach is the S.S. Sicamous Museum and Heritage Park, which is a large paddlewheel ferry boat that used to carry passengers up and down Okanagan Lake.

Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton

Okanagan Lake Park is a 4.5-acre park located in the city of Penticton and sits at the head of scenic Okanagan Lake, British Columbia. It is a summertime haven for beachgoers looking to go swimming, boating, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding on the gentle waters of the Okanagan Valley’s biggest attraction. The park has a gorgeous sandy beach and in terms of amenities features washrooms, a boat launch, and a fenced-in dog beach.

Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach, Summerland

Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach is a beautiful park on Okanagan Lake in Summerland, British Columbia. It is just one of many spectacular beaches that are located on Summerland’s scenic Lakeshore Drive. The drive also boasts walkways along the lake that connect with the other beaches, as well as a local pub. The park itself features fine powdery white sand and generally calm Okanagan Lake waters. It is also home to the Kiwana's Floating Dock, which is great for swimming. There are washroom facilities in the park and a slide that goes right into the water which your kids will absolutely love.

Kinsmen Park, Summerland

Kinsmen Park is a small rocky beach on the sought after Okanagan Lake, in the aptly named town of Summerland, British Columbia. The park features beautiful views of Okanagan Lake looking out towards the city of Kelowna, which is the hub of the popular vacation destination known as the Okanagan Valley. Being that it is a fairly small beach It lacks amenities but does have some picnic tables, children’s playground equipment, a tiny Japanese garden area, and a cool slide that goes from the top of the park’s entrance stairs and allows you to slide down. The park also boasts a trickling stream that adds to the relaxing ambiance of the spot.

Swim Bay, Peachland

Swim Bay is a fun Okanagan attraction that is located in the splendid little beach town of Peachland, British Columbia. It is a small bay situated along the edge of the much sought after Okanagan Lake and is part of one of the valley’s most scenic waterfront promenades. The lakefront walk stretches for miles but has plenty of benches and picnic tables to rest. The walk also shows off some of the region’s most beautiful beaches and Crystal clear water reminiscent of the Mediterranean Sea. It also has a plethora of restaurants, shops, concessions, and Cafes along the way.

Pioneer Park, Oyama, BC

Pioneer Park is a small park that is situated near the head of spectacular Kalamalka Lake and is located in the picture-perfect little community of Oyama, British Columbia. Is it located in the summer vacation paradise known as Lake Country in the world-famous Okanagan Valley region of Canada. The park itself provides a great space for anybody but especially families looking to do some picnicking, swimming, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding. It features a beautiful little sandy beach, picnic tables, washrooms, a floating dock, and a new children’s playground.

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park

Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia which is saying a lot if you consider that the region literally has hundreds of gorgeous beaches. It is located just outside of the small lakeside town of Summerland. It is conveniently situated right off of Highway 97 and is also just a short drive from the city of Penticton, BC. The park opened in 1969 and first went by the name Claybanks Beach Park. It covers an area of around 30 hectares and the 558m of Okanagan Lake shoreline.

Casa Rio Waterfront Park, West Kelowna

Casa Rio Waterfront Park is situated in the Lakeview Heights neighborhood of West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is a splendid example of beauty and is just one of the many gorgeous beaches located on the world-famous Okanagan Lake. The lake has been the lifeblood of the Okanagan Valley for many thousands of years and provided sustenance to First Nations people since time immemorial. Nowadays Okanagan Lake is known for its exquisite beauty and the plethora of fun-filled summertime activities that bring in millions of tourists every year.

Sovereign Park, Vernon

The park provides visitors with a large green space and a lovely beach that is situated along the edge of exquisite Kalamalka Lake in Vernon, British Columbia. The lake is part of a larger region of desert-like environment called the Okanagan Valley which is located in British Columbia, Canada. The Okanagan has great weather that is much milder than most of the rest of Canada and has a near-perfect growing climate that provides excellent conditions for orchards, wineries, and vineyards. The valley tends to have hot and dry summer temperatures with cooler nights which is exactly what the fruits desire to thrive and produce a good yield. The valley boasts over 50 lakes and an abundance of sunshine and as such, it tends to swell with tourists in the summer months.

Kirkland Beach Park, Vernon

Kirkland Beach Park is a beautiful little slice of Okanagan Valley heaven that has been conveniently set aside as a public green space. It is situated along gorgeous Kalamalka Lake in the Coldstream community just a few minutes outside of Vernon, British Columbia. it is within walking distance from several other beaches including Kalavista Beach and the uber-popular Kal Beach. It is close to several other attractions including Middleton Mountain hiking trails where you hike up to the top and take in the stunning views of the Okanagan Valley as well as Kal Beach and the lake’s incredibly blue water. The Okanagan Rail Trail is another nearby attraction that goes along the entire length of Kalamalaka Lake and beyond and it can be enjoyed by either walking or biking.

Lakeshore Park & Beach, Vernon

Lakeshore Park and Beach is a new addition to Vernon, British Columbia’s already long list of beautiful beaches. It is situated at the head of scenic Okanagan Lake in BC’s famous wine region known as the Okanagan Valley. The beach has already been used for a long time by locals but it recently underwent a revamping and was transformed into a wonderful family-friendly park. The park features a brand new playground, picnic tables, gardens, and a nice white sand beach with gorgeous views of Okanagan Lake, BC.

Pebble Beach, Lake Country

Pebble Beach lies on the edge of beautiful Okanagan Lake in the Carrs Landing neighborhood of Lake Country, British Columbia. It provides beachgoers with splendid lake views and a relaxing place for a family picnic. The beach features a small parking lot, an outhouse, a dock, and a large beach consisting of tiny pebbles and crystal clear water that is idyllic for swimming, kayaking, or SUP paddleboarding. The beach doesn’t have much in terms of amenities but it is situated in a perfect location and is right down the street from two restaurants the Salty Caramel Kitchen and the Okanagan Patio Cafe.

Canterbury Road Community Park, Sicamous

Canterbury Road Community Park provides beachgoers with access to scenic Mara Lake which is located in the Swansea Point neighborhood of Sicamous, British Columbia. The park is small and as such, it is not loaded with amenities but does have a small parking lot, a beach volleyball net, picnic tables, and most importantly a wonderful white sand beach overlooking Mara Lake. This beach is the perfect place to go for a swim, launch a kayak or SUP paddleboard, and is one of seven lake access points on Swansea Point, so finding somewhere to relax for the day shouldn’t be a problem.

Westminster Community Park, Sicamous

Westminster Community Park is one of seven beaches that is located in the lakeside Sicamous neighborhood know as Swansea Point. It features a beautiful white sand beach looking out onto the gorgeous Mara Lake in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. The park has all the amenities including an outhouse, picnic tables, charcoal BBQ pits, and a rustic bar table for four made by a local using a tree.

Westminister Community Park is the perfect place to bring the family for the day and have a beach BBQ or just to go swimming, SUP paddleboarding, or kayaking.

Eva Lake, Revelstoke

Eva Lake is yet another magical body of water located within British Columbia’s stunning Mount Revelstoke National Park. The park itself is 260 square kilometers and is packed full of incredibly scenic hiking trails and a must-see attraction for anyone who is into an outdoor adventure enthusiast.

Your visit to Revelstoke, BC shouldn’t be complete without visiting Eva Lake and its neighbor Miller Lake. The lakes are perfectly tucked into the spectacular Selkirk Mountains range and were created at the end of the last ice age. Eva lake has dramatic mountain scenery with an unbelievable backdrop that will have you rubbing your eyes once or twice just to make sure what you're seeing is even real.

Miller Lake, Revelstoke

Miller Lake is a breathtaking body of water situated high in the rugged alpine of Mount Revelstoke National Park in British Columbia, Canada. It provides hikers with stunning mountain views and seemingly unreal aqua blue glacial water. It has several outcroppings and rock islands that protrude out into the water allowing for a great place to stop and have lunch in order to refuel for the next section of your hiking journey. Unless of course, Miller Lake is your final destination, then you can stop and enjoy the fruits of your labor and take in the incredible scenery. If you do choose to continue onward than another phenomenal place to visit is Eva Lake, which is another 30 minutes or 0.8 km hike.

Oxford Road Community Park, Sicamous

Oxford Road Community Park is located in the beautiful little beach community known as Swansea Point on Mara Lake, British Columbia. It is just a few minutes driving south from the adventure-filled town of Sicamous in the Shuswap region of BC. It is one of seven small public beaches at Swansea Point and features two picnic tables, a small playground, an outhouse, and complimentary lifejackets for children. As with most of the beaches on Mara Lake, it has fine white sand and fantastic crystal clear water which is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and SUP paddleboarding. The beach is the perfect spot to spend the day having a family picnic or a beach BBQ.

Mara Provincial Park, Shuswap

Mara Provincial Park is a popular 5.9-hectare day-use park that is situated along the gorgeous Mara Lake in the Shuswap region of British Columbia, Canada. It is located just south of the picturesque little resort town of Sicamous, BC. It features a large beach with powdery fine white sand and is ideal for family picnics, swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and launching a boat. The park has plenty of space and there are several picnic tables that are perfect for family beach BBQs.