Parks & Playgrounds

DND Playground in Vernon is a large and well-equipped space featuring multiple slides, tunnels, climbing features, spring riders, swings (including a basket and bucket swing), and a spinner. With a wood chip surface, nearby benches, and centrally located washrooms, it’s a convenient spot for families. Surrounded by fields for soccer, rugby, and more, it’s a great place to pair playtime with outdoor sports.

Davison Orchards Playground in Vernon features the Crazy Cow Kids Corral, a free 1-acre playground packed with farm-themed fun for kids ages 2–10. Little ones can explore hay bale tunnels, climb into a treehouse, dig in the sand, race rubber ducks, and play on real tractors. The play area is open during regular farm hours and is a great addition to a visit at this popular orchard.

Dale Meadows Playground in Summerland is a colourful play area beside the sports fields, featuring swings, slides, climbing structures, and spring riders set in soft sand. With benches and a picnic table nearby, it’s a comfortable place for caregivers to relax while kids play.

Coral Beach Park in Lake Country is set along a pebbled shoreline on Okanagan Lake, offering space to swim, launch kayaks, or enjoy a lakeside picnic. The park includes a small playground with swings, a slide, and climbing equipment, plus a multi-use sport court and on-site washrooms for added convenience.

Ben Lee Park’s playground is packed with activities, including a variety of slides, swings, and climbing structures. Some features are designed to support accessible play. Just steps away, the splash park and skatepark offer even more fun, and public washrooms are conveniently located nearby.

Beasley Park in Lake Country features a playful farmyard theme, highlighted by a large red barn play structure and slides built into grassy hills. Kids can enjoy a sandbox with toy trucks, giant tires for climbing, spring riders, a small bridge, and a full swing set that includes a friendship swing. With open green space, a covered gazebo, and on-site washrooms, it’s a convenient and fun destination for families.

Ballou Park in Kelowna’s Glenmore area offers a fun mix of nature-inspired and modern play features, including a zipline, climbing wall, swings, spring rider, and a hillside slide with rope access. Natural elements like stumps, rocks, and balancing logs encourage imaginative play, while the surrounding open field is ideal for running, sports, or sledding in winter. A portable toilet is available on-site.

Enjoy live music and outdoor events at Gyro Park in Penticton, a beloved venue that’s been entertaining locals and visitors since 1936. This 1.6-acre green space features the iconic Gyro Bandshell, shaded picnic areas, public restrooms, and plenty of room for kids to play and explore.

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.

Klahani Park combines recreation and nature with its playground, ball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, and off-leash dog park. A covered picnic shelter and easy access to the South Canoe Trail System make it a great launch point for outdoor adventures.