Parks & Playgrounds

Marine Peace Park in Salmon Arm is a beautiful waterfront park that’s perfect for a family day out. With bike and walking trails, picnic tables, and lots of open grassy space, it’s easy to relax and enjoy the lake views. The park also offers access to the Salmon Arm Wharf and a seasonal concession stand for snacks and drinks.

Located at the end of Vedette Drive in Penticton's West Bench, Mariposa Park offers a variety of amenities including a playground, tennis courts, a cricket pitch, washrooms, and picnic areas. The playground features swings, climbing structures, and some unique spring riders.

The Naramata Elementary playground is a great spot for families, with fun and colourful equipment that includes tall slides, monkey bars, swings, and plenty to climb. There’s something for all ages, and the easy parking makes it a convenient place to stop and play.

McGuire Lake Park is a quiet park, with a path circling a peaceful lake with a central fountain. It’s a great place to take a walk, birdwatch, or have a picnic break during your day in Salmon Arm.

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!

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.

nixʷinaʔ Park (formerly Pocket Park) in Keremeos is a small, welcoming green space featuring picnic tables, benches, and a large yellow shade canopy. With a colorful mural backdrop and community bulletin board, it's a place to rest in the downtown area.

Okanagan Centre Park is a fun, family-friendly spot nestled next to the Lake Country Museum with easy access to Okanagan Lake just across the street. The playground features a wood chip surface with two slides, a spring rider, climbing structure, bucket swing, and traditional swing. There's also a large grassy area for running and playing, picnic tables for snack breaks, and accessible washrooms on site.

Located just steps from downtown Penticton, Okanagan Lake Park is a 4+ acre waterfront space along Okanagan Lake, offering a small sandy beach, picnic areas, a fenced off-leash dog beach, and access to nearby attractions.

Oliver Community Park is a 28-acre recreational hub featuring multi-use sports fields, tennis and pickleball courts, an outdoor pool and hot tub, a disc golf course, a fully fenced tot playground, and an accessible paved pathway that links all amenities. Additional highlights include an outdoor stage for events, a community hall for gatherings, an arena for skating and sports, plus washrooms, ample parking, and shaded picnic areas.