Parks & Playgrounds

McPherson Park in West Kelowna is a great little spot for families, especially those with school-aged kids. The playground is built for children aged 5 to 12 and is packed with challenging climbing features, rope bridges, monkey bars, and multiple slides — perfect for kids who love to stay active and test their coordination. Note, there is no washroom at this playground.

Anders Park in West Kelowna has a newer playground built, with a red and yellow structure full of ropes, nets, and curved bars to climb through. There are slides, a teeter totter, spring riders, two regular swings, and two bucket swings for younger kids. Beyond the playground you'll find pickleball courts, tennis courts, a sport court for ball hockey or basketball, and a seasonal washroom. It sits right next to the Lakeview Heights Community Hall and Fire Station 32 at 860 Anders Road.

If you're looking for a new playground to check out in Kelowna, Burne Park is worth the trip. The big draw is the giant wooden climbing tower with a stainless steel tube slide that older kids will want to ride over and over. Toddlers have their own spot on the hill slide, and there are plenty of wooden bridges, balance logs, and climbing elements scattered around. Please note there are no dedicated parking stalls. No washrooms are available here.

Sunview Park is a small neighbourhood playground in West Kelowna with two swings, monkey bars, a teeter totter, and a grassy area surrounded by trees.

Jack Seaton Park in Lake Country has a large playground with multiple play structures, slides, climbing elements, monkey bars, and balance features. The park also has softball diamonds, a padel court, walking trails, and a viewpoint overlooking Okanagan Lake. Picnic tables, washrooms, and a designated parking area on site.

South Vernon Park is a neighbourhood park in Vernon with two play structures featuring a tube slide, curved slide, side by side slides, climbing elements, and two traditional swings. There's also a basketball court, grassy area, a bench and picnic table.

The Parkinson Recreation Centre Playground is an inclusive Kelowna play space featuring a giant Ogopogo to climb on, a wheelchair-accessible bus, saucer swings, a rope climbing pyramid, sandbox, and musical instruments. Benches and picnic tables surround the playground for parents.

Kelowna City Park is a popular lakefront destination with sandy beaches, large grassy areas, a playground, splash park, skatepark, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, soccer fields, lawn bowling, and public washrooms. A paved waterfront walkway makes it easy to stroll or bike along Okanagan Lake, and the shallow swim area at Hot Sands Beach is perfect for families.

Ranch Park in the upper Glenrosa area of West Kelowna features a playground with a curved slide, climbing wall, monkey bars, and swings, plus a baseball diamond and large grassy field.

McIver Park in West Kelowna features a forest-themed playground with a play structure, twisty slide, swings, log steppers, a spring rider, and balance features. A bench sits beside the play area, surrounded by trees and grass.