Beaches & Lakes

Strathcona Beach Park in Kelowna is a scenic and quieter lakeside spot with a soft sandy beach and designated swimming area, making it a great choice for families seeking a more relaxed day by the water.

W.J. Tuey Regional Park is a peaceful riverside spot just a short drive down Waterwheel Street, which turns into a dirt road. It’s a popular hangout for locals looking to cool off, with a small sandy beach and grassy areas offering partial shade from tall trees. There’s a spacious parking lot and a simple swing set with two traditional swings — a nice option for younger kids. While dogs aren’t allowed in the main park area, there is a designated dog-friendly zone to the west.

One of the more popular beaches in the South Okanagan, Sun-Oka Beach is located off Highway 97, between Penticton and Summerland. Here you will find a beautiful sandy beach stretched on Okanagan Lake, a playground, fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water fountains, a dog beach, watersport rentals, washrooms, and change rooms.

Located along Lakeshore Drive, Okanagan Beach is a popular destination offering nearly a kilometre of sandy shoreline, a designated swimming area, rest rafts, kiddie slides, picnic tables, benches, shade trees, nearby seasonal washrooms, fire pits (when permitted), free parking, and access to fun local attractions like the S.S. Sicamous Marine Heritage Park and Splash BC Wibit Water Park.

Marina Way Beach is located on Okanagan Lake, east of the Penticton Lakeside Resort near the Okanagan Marina. Although the beach is smaller, it still provides a nice swimming area with a shallow entry into the water with a kiddie slide setup in the summer months.

Located at the south end of Penticton, Skaha Lake Beach is a great spot for a full day by the lake, with playgrounds, concession stands, and washrooms at both ends. A scenic walkway runs along the beach, offering panoramic views of Skaha Lake. The shallow water and reddish sand make it ideal for young kids to play, though natural shade is limited. For a break from the sun, Skaha Lake Park is right next door with plenty of trees and grassy areas to relax in.

Skaha Lake Park in Penticton is a scenic, family-friendly park offering a wide variety of amenities, including a sandy beach, multiple playgrounds, a splash pad, sports courts, picnic areas, fire pits, seasonal concession stands, public washrooms, and a beautiful open-air pavilion.

Sudbury Beach might look like it’s part of Skaha Beach, but it’s actually its own quiet little spot just down the shoreline in Penticton. It’s wide, sandy, and perfect for a relaxing day of swimming, sunbathing, and lakeside fun.

Kenyon Park is a popular family-friendly spot on the south end of Skaha Lake. It offers a vibrant playground, spray park, and a shallow sandy beach—perfect for little ones.

Christie Memorial Park features beach volleyball courts, picnic tables, benches, seasonal public washrooms, change rooms and of over an acre of beach. The park includes a designated enclosed beach area where dogs can safely play and swim.