Kelowna offers lots of fun options for younger and older kids. This is my guide to family-friendly activities in the area. Please note: As COVID-19 situation is ever changing please consult the BC CDC website before travelling, and keep informed about safety restrictions and precautions for travelling within the province.
Beaches
Boyce-Gyro Beach Park: Family friendly beach with play structure and zip line. Features include:
Location: 3400 Lakeshore Road
Playground
Sandy beach
Washrooms
Changeroom, showers (unclear if open during COVID-19)
Zip line that goes into the water
Marble slab creamery nearby
Busy in the afternoons
Picnic tables and benches
Volleyball courts
Ping Pong tables
Trails
Beach wheelchair available on-site at Okanagan Beach Rentals at no charge.
City Park Beach: A popular beach with a playground, splash park, quiet picnic areas, large trees, grassy and sandy areas and near may restaurants and cafes.
Location: 3400 Lakeshore Road
Playground
Busy on weekends & afternoons
Spray park
Washrooms
Lots of nearby ammentieis such as ice crea, coffee shops, lunch spots
Lawn bowling
Beach volleyball
Skate park
Parking lot (fills up very quickly) and paid parking around the city streets
Soccer fields & tennis courts
Aquapark/Wibit ($28 for adults, $18 evening pass)
Strathcona Park this quieter beach has designated swimming areas, sandy beaches, picnic tables, public washrooms, and a kid's playground all surrounded by tall oak trees.
Location: 2290 Abbott St, Kelowna
Washrooms
Playground
Shaded grassy area
Quieter beach
Picnic tables
Walking distance to resturants
Small paid parking lot
Rotary Beach: Another quieter sandy beach with a playground.
Location: 3736 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna
Washrooms
Shaded grassy areas
Shade options
Bring snacks or lunch
Small free parking lot
Sarsons Beach
Location: 4398 Hobson Rd, Kelowna
Washrooms
Shady grassy area
Free parking
Smaller and quieter
Bertram Creek Park
Location: 5680 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna
Washrooms
Picnic tables
Small playground
Playing fields
Short hiking trails
Two free parking lots
Beasley-Park (lake country)
Location: 5680 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna
Washrooms
Picnic tables
Shaded grassy area
Beach volleyball courts
Note: Located on wood lake
Free parking lot
Coral Beach (lake country) Located amongst the Lake Country Scenic Sip Wine Route, this park offers a boat launch, tennis courts, picnic area, and washroom facilities.
Location: 17246 Coral Beach Rd, Lake Country
Washrooms
Picnic tables
Shaded grassy area
Note: it's a rock Beach, not sand
Other options
Gellatly waterfront (Kelowna, dock)
Kopje Regional Park (Lake Country, rock beach with small playground & washrooms)
Kaloya Park (Lake country, small sandy beach, playground & washrooms)
Kin beach (Vernon, playgrounds & washrooms)
Kirkland beach (Vernon, playground & washrooms)
Peach Orchard Beach Park (Summerland, spray park, washrooms)
Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach (Summerland, washrooms)
Parks
Quilchena Park, Kettle Valley "Features an extensive playground with multiple slides including a tunnel slide down the hill and a splash park perfect for younger kids. With plenty of green space, landscaping, trails, and benches plus pickleball and tennis courts, it’s a great spot to spend the day." (City of Kelowna)
Features:
Washroom
Shady grass area
Spray park
Mission Creek Playground, Central Kelowna
Park Features: Great play structure for little kids, and accessible for kids with all mobility levels.
Park features:
Washroom
Rope climbing structure
Accessible
Separate play areas for children age two to five and six to 12
Sensory Wall
Sand Table
Walking trails
Log Balance and Sound Toys
Large rope tower
Ben Lee Park, Kelowna (near the Costco and Walmart)
Features:
Washrooms
Basketball
Inclusive all abilities play structure (great for little kids)
Trails
More Spray Parks
Tretheway Splash Park (Located in Swalwell Park) - Washrooms
Kids Care Spray Park (In Westbank Centre Park)
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