Parks & Playgrounds

Memorial Park Keremeos is a great spot for families with young kids. The playground is built for children 12 and under, with fun features like slides, tunnels, swings, and a bright purple crawl tube. Right beside the play area, there's a splash pad and a community pool—perfect for hot summer days. Shaded picnic tables and a covered pavilion make it easy to relax while the kids play.

Memorial Park Armstrong is a fantastic spot for families with kids of all ages. The playground features a variety of slides, climbing structures, and even a rock to scale—perfect for active play. Little ones will enjoy the swings and spring riders, all under the shade of tall trees that keep things cool. Bonus: washrooms are nearby, and right next door you'll find an outdoor pool and splash park for even more summer fun!

Marina Way Park in Penticton is a 4-acre lakefront park with a small sandy beach and water access. Located near downtown, it features open grassy areas, picnic tables, benches, and walking paths throughout. Just up the path is the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, a water-wise educational space, and nearby is the Penticton-Ikeda Japanese Garden, where kids can spot koi fish in a peaceful setting. With a café across the street, it’s an easy place to enjoy a relaxing outing with the family.

Marina Park in West Kelowna features a bright and inviting playground with slides, climbing structures, monkey bars, and ring-style climbing elements. The playground is set on a wood chip surface and surrounded by a well-kept grassy area, with benches and picnic tables nearby for families to relax. Just steps from the beach, the park also includes a shaded picnic shelter and seasonal washrooms. With its lakeside setting and variety of play options, it’s a great spot for a family outing.

Lakeview Park in Vernon is a spacious, family-friendly park that features a playground and splash pad, perfect for kids of all ages. The playground includes slides, swings, climbing structures, and balance elements on a wood chip surface, with open space for free play. A covered picnic area provides shade for snacks or gatherings, and the nearby Lakeview Wading Pool offers even more water fun during the summer months.

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.

Lion’s Park in Oliver is a large, family-friendly green space with a colorful playground featuring a climbing structure and slides, ideal for toddlers and younger children. The park includes open grassy areas for play and picnics, shaded picnic tables, and a fenced off-leash dog zone. It’s also home to a skateboard park, giving older kids and teens a place to ride and practice tricks, making the park a great all-ages destination.

Kinsmen Playground and Spray Park in Oliver is a fully fenced, family-friendly park with a fun mix of spray and play features. The spray park includes water rings, ground sprayers, and tipping buckets for kids to enjoy on hot days. Nearby, the shaded playground has swings, slides, climbing structures, and a toddler area with rocking animals. Picnic tables, benches, and on-site public washrooms make it a convenient spot for families to spend the day.

Kinsmen Park in Summerland is a small lakeside playground located on a sharp bend along Lakeshore Drive. It features a steep central slide, teeter-totter, climbing structure, swing set, and a digging station, along with picnic tables and benches. The park also offers direct access to Okanagan Lake and a small beach area. Street parking is available nearby.

Kaleden Hotel Park sits along Skaha Lake and connects to the Kettle Valley Rail Trail. Its standout feature is the historic stone remains of an old hotel, which visitors can view but not enter. The park has a spacious grassy area, a few picnic tables, and beautiful lake views, making it a peaceful spot for a break or some family photos.