Beaches & Lakes

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.

The Osoyoos Beach Walk is a scenic, stroller-friendly pathway along Osoyoos Lake that’s perfect for all ages. Starting near the Pioneer Walkway, it passes sandy beaches, mature trees, and Gyro Park.

Pebble Beach in West Kelowna is a quiet, low-key waterfront spot at the end of Whitworth Road. The shoreline is a mix of pebbles and sand, with a grassy area nearby for lounging or picnicking. Amenities include picnic tables, benches, a beach volleyball court, and a seasonal porta potty.

The playground at Pioneer Park in Kaleden is a well-equipped area with engaging features for kids of all ages. It includes swings for both younger and older children, a variety of slides, monkey bars, and multiple climbing structures.