Parks & Playgrounds

Kinsmen Park in Kelowna is a beautiful park on the water featuring a large grassy area shaded by tall trees, a playground, tennis courts, and picnic tables, making it ideal for families and casual gatherings. While there’s no sandy beach, visitors can access Okanagan Lake via steps along the retaining wall, and seasonal washroom facilities are available on-site.

City Park in downtown Kelowna 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.

Powell Beach Park in Trout Creek, Summerland is a great park with a sandy beach, picnic tables, tennis courts, and a baseball diamond. Families will find two playground areas—one with swings and another with a small play structure—plus seasonal washrooms.

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.

Girouard Park is a great little neighbourhood spot with a solid playground set up for kids of all ages. There’s a mix of climbing structures, monkey bars, swings, slides, and a wavy climbing wall that’s a fun challenge for adventurous climbers. The playground is set on wood chips and has lots of open space for running around. One of the nicest features of this park is the small creek that runs through it.

Selby Park is a peaceful neighborhood park located in Penticton’s West Bench area, named after Eric Selby—the first veteran to settle here under the Veterans’ Land Act following World War II. The park features a unique gathering table, steel sculptures, and a commemorative wall that tell the story of the veterans who helped build the community. The playground area, includes a climbing structures, slide, swings, grassy area and more.

Located near Naramata Elementary School, Spirit Park features a colorful playground with double slides, an angled climbing wall, a tunnel, and easy-access stairs. Nearby, you’ll also find tennis and pickleball courts.

Heritage Park features a playground with climbing structures, slides, and swings, plus a splash pad, picnic tables, and lots of open grassy space to play. With views of Okanagan Lake and public washrooms, the Peachland Museum, and local shops and restaurants just across the street, it’s a great spot for a family outing.

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 Ridge Park is one of Penticton’s newer green spaces, offering a unique play experience with a spider web-style climbing structure and a sports court for tennis and basketball. There’s plenty of room to roam with open grassy areas, paved walking trails, picnic tables, and benches—plus beautiful panoramic views of the city. There are no washrooms on site, so plan ahead if you’re visiting with little ones.