Beaches & Lakes

Located in Gellatly Bay Aquatic Park, CNR Wharf is a historic lakeside destination with a wooden boardwalk, diving tower, zipline, and dock,. Families can enjoy lake views, a small sandy beach, and access to the scenic Gellatly Bay boardwalk. It’s great for swimmers and older kids looking for summer fun.

Coral Beach Park in Lake Country is set along a pebbled shoreline on Okanagan Lake, offering space to swim, launch kayaks, or enjoy a lakeside picnic. The park includes a small playground with swings, a slide, and climbing equipment, plus a multi-use sport court and on-site washrooms for added convenience.

At the end of Main Street, Gyro Beach is largest beach park in Osoyoos with sandy shores, grassy areas, and convenient lake access. Families can enjoy the seasonal Wibit water park, grab a treat from the on-site café, or rent gear for water adventures. Its location near downtown makes it easy to walk to shops, restaurants, and other local spots.

Located in Kelowna's City Park, Hot Sands Beach is a summertime favorite with a sandy beach, shade trees, and nearby splash pad and skatepark. Families love the playgrounds, swim area, and easy access to food and treats.

Kal Beach offers a long sandy shoreline, a dock, and family-friendly swimming in the waters of Kalamalka Lake. There are beach volleyball courts, nearby washrooms, and quick access to the Rail Trail Café for snacks and ice cream.

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.

Legion Beach is a sandy lakeside spot in Osoyoos with shaded grassy areas, picnic tables, and an area that welcomes dogs. Located near Jack Shaw Splash Park and a natural playground, it’s a great base for family fun. On-site washrooms and parking add to the convenience.

Naramata's Manitou Park and Beach is a lakeside gem with two playground areas, sandy beach, lots of green space, and a swim dock. Families can enjoy volleyball, benches, and public washrooms. It’s an ideal spot for a day at the beach.

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.

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.