Penticton

Lion's Park in Penticton is a family-friendly spot with plenty of space to play and relax. Designed for kids aged 5 to 12, the playground features slides, climbing structures, and a swing set. The park also offers picnic tables, a grassy area, and a seasonal washroom (available spring through fall). Convenient parking makes it an easy stop for families looking to enjoy some outdoor time.

LocoLanding Adventure Park in Penticton is a must-visit for families looking for outdoor fun. With exciting attractions like go-karts, a high-level ropes course, bumper boats, and Canada’s largest outdoor inflatable park, there’s something for all ages to enjoy. It’s also a great spot for birthday parties, offering activity packages and food options for a hassle-free celebration. With plenty of seating, shaded areas, and a concession stand serving hot dogs, fries, and ice cream, LocoLanding is the perfect place for a day of adventure and family fun!

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.

Marina Way Park is a peaceful 4-acre lakefront spot near downtown Penticton. The park has a small sandy beach with a gradual water entry, which is nice for the kids. Across the street is a Café, making it easy to grab a coffee or snack.

Located at the end of Vedette Drive in Penticton's West Bench, Mariposa Park offers a variety of amenities including a playground, tennis courts, a cricket pitch, washrooms, and picnic areas. The playground features swings, climbing structures, and some unique spring riders.

Children can enjoy the separate play area at McDonald’s in Penticton. Here there is a play structure, a few screens with games, and tables to sit and enjoy your food.

Public skating at McLaren Arena is open to all ages – they offer traditional loop skating in one direction with one-third of the ice available for parents with their children under age 5. One-third of the ice is also available for Parent & Tot Skate and Preschool Stick & Puck.

Nickel Plate Nordic Centre in the South Okanagan offers a fantastic winter experience for families. With 45 km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and 22.5 km of snowshoe trails, it's a prime spot for outdoor adventure. Family-friendly activities include snowshoeing and skiing, with lessons available for all ages, taught by certified instructors. The centre also hosts youth programs and school activities, making it an ideal location for a family day out.

Located downtown Penticton, Ogo’s Cakes & Ice Cream Inc., is just minutes from Okanagan Beach and across the street from Gyro Park making it an ideal stop for an ice cream or snack. With 45 flavors of ice cream to choose from, the hardest part is for everyone to decide. Enjoy your treat in a waffle cone, regular cone, or cup. 

Okanagan Beach stretches along Lakeshore Drive in Penticton with sandy shores, shallow swimming, kiddie slides, and rest rafts—perfect for a family day by the lake. Nearby attractions include the S.S. Sicamous, LocoLanding, and the Splash BC Wibit inflatable water park.