Penticton

With VR experiences for ages 6+, visitors can jump, walk, and crawl through immersive worlds, choosing from games, simulations, and interactive adventures—plus, watching others play is just as fun!

Penticton Youth Park is a standout destination for skateboarding, BMX biking, scootering, and inline skating. Spanning 30,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest modern concrete skateparks in BC, featuring a hybrid design with both street and transition elements. The park also includes stadium lighting, covered spectator seating, full-sized basketball courts, washrooms, and free parking.

The Penticton-Ikeda Japanese Garden is a peaceful hidden gem nestled beside the Penticton Art Gallery and just steps from Okanagan Lake. This tranquil spot is perfect for a quiet family outing, with winding paths, traditional Japanese landscaping, and a serene koi pond that’s always a hit with kids. Benches throughout the garden invite visitors to slow down and enjoy the calm. While there are no on-site washrooms, public facilities are close by at Okanagan Lake Park.

Reserve your ride online! Pier Water Sports offer boat and watercraft rentals.

They offer 5 and 10-pin bowling, and you can enjoy blacklight minigolf, billiards, and arcade games! Host a birthday party here and go bowling, play mini-golf or do both!

Rotary Park in Penticton is a scenic lakeside destination known for the iconic Peach concession and beautiful views of Okanagan Lake. Families can enjoy a large grassy area for picnics, beach access, seasonal washrooms, and water sport rentals. In the summer, the park comes alive with special events and festivals right by the water, including the Penticton Summer Carnival with rides and games.

Rotary Play World at Skaha Lake Park in Penticton is a popular spot for families with children of all ages. This playground features three distinct play structures. For toddlers, there's a lower play structure with gentle slides, ramps, and interactive games, ideal for little ones who are just learning to walk. Older kids can enjoy a more challenging structure with taller slides, a mini rock climbing wall, and a zip-across feature.

The S.S. Sicamous in Penticton is a beautifully restored 1914 paddlewheeler turned museum, offering a hands-on journey through Okanagan history. Families can explore the ship’s decks, captain’s quarters, and interactive exhibits—plus, don’t miss the detailed model train display, a hit with kids and train enthusiasts alike. Located right on Okanagan Lake, it’s steps away from the beach, ice cream, restaurants and scenic walks. With birthday party options and nearby historic vessels to check out, it’s a must-visit for families exploring Penticton.

Sagebrush Stables offers a hands-on farm adventure perfect for families and animal lovers of all ages. Their guided one-hour tours include meet-and-greets with friendly farm animals like ponies, horses, goats, chickens, and ducks. Kids (and grown-ups!) can safely feed the horses using strainers and a generous helping of mash. In addition to tours, they host fun and educational Spring Break and Summer Camps where kids can spend more time with the animals and enjoy life on the farm.

Selby Park is a peaceful neighborhood park located in Penticton’s West Bench area, named after Eric Selby—the first veteran to settle here under the Veterans’ Land Act following World War II. The park features a unique gathering table, steel sculptures, and a commemorative wall that tell the story of the veterans who helped build the community. The playground area, includes a climbing structures, slide, swings, grassy area and more.