Beaches & Lakes

Rotary Beach Park Kelowna is a great waterfront spot for families, featuring a sandy beach, shaded picnic areas, and a playground. Kids can enjoy the designated swim zone or find shade under the mature trees. During the warmer months, the park offers washrooms, food trucks, and water sport rentals.

Rotary Beach Summerland is a sandy beach located near the Summerland Waterfront Resort. The beach has a small slide, picnic areas, a dock, and scenic views of Okanagan Lake. With nearby washrooms and space to play or relax, it’s great for a family beach day.

Rotary Beach in West Kelowna offers grassy picnic areas, benches, lake views, and partial shade under mature trees. While it isn’t a sandy beach, it’s perfect for lakeside walks and relaxing by the water. It also connects easily to the Gellatly Bay waterfront trail, leading to popular swim spots like Willow Beach, CNR Wharf and Gellatly Bay Aquatic Park.

Sarsons Beach Park is a quiet, lakeside spot with calm water, a sandy beach, and a playground just steps from the shore. Families can enjoy a relaxing swim, picnic under the trees, or play while taking in the lake views. It’s a hidden gem for those looking for a peaceful beach day.

Skaha Lake Beach is a popular family sandy beach in Penticton with a shallow water entry, rest rafts, and kiddie slides that are perfect for the little ones. With playgrounds, a lakeside walkway, and nearby concessions, it’s easy to spend the whole day here. Bring shade gear, as tree cover is limited on hot days on the beach.

Skaha Lake Park offers everything families need—beaches, playgrounds, splash pad, and lots of space to play and picnic. Highlights include Rotary Play World, Discovery Park, beach slides, and courts for sports like volleyball and basketball. Seasonal washrooms, food stands, and free parking make it an easy day out in Penticton.

Located down from Skaha Beach in Penticton, Sudbury Beach offers a quieter lakeside experience with sand, a concession stand, and lake rentals like paddleboards and kayaks. It’s a great spot for a relaxed beach day, with washrooms and a fire pit available. Shade is limited, so be sure to bring an umbrella or sun protection.

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.

Tugboat Bay, located in Waterfront Park near the Dolphins Waterscape and Delta Grand Hotel, features a sandy beach, designated swim area, and scenic walking trails. It's an ideal spot to pair a relaxing beach day with a stroll through the Rotary Marsh Park where you can spot a variety of birds or take a visit to downtown Kelowna.  

W.J. Tuey Regional Park is a quiet riverside escape featuring a sandy beach, grassy picnic spots, and a swing set. It’s popular with families and locals looking to cool off, but water safety is essential due to strong currents. A dog-friendly area nearby makes it a good stop for the whole family.