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Rutland Recreation Park - Artificial Turf Fields

In response to the redevelopment of the Parkinson Recreation site, Rutland Recreation Park will be redeveloped to include 2 new sport fields.  The work includes two lit artificial turf fields, additional pathways, upgrades to parking in the north end, a plaza space and reconfiguration of the dog park and community gardens.
In response to the redevelopment of the Parkinson Recreation site, Rutland Recreation Park will be redeveloped to include 2 new sport fields.  The work includes two lit artificial turf fields, additional pathways, upgrades to parking in the north end, a plaza space and reconfiguration of the dog park and community gardens.

Summit Park

In co-operation with the Summit Resevoir expansion, Summit Park will also be seeing improvements. The roof of newly expanded reservoir is being put to use as a place for congregating and play; amenities such a table tennis, seating and an open play area will be available for use. Additionally, the established park area will also see improvements such as, new play equipment, pathways, landscaping and irrigation. 
In co-operation with the Summit Resevoir expansion, Summit Park will also be seeing improvements. The roof of newly expanded reservoir is being put to use as a place for congregating and play; amenities such a table tennis, seating and an open play area will be available for use. Additionally, the established park area will also see improvements such as, new play equipment, pathways, landscaping and irrigation. 

Knox Mountain Park

Knox Mountain Park continues to be one of the City's most popular and well used parks.  Upgrades to the Apex Trail are planned for 2025, including stair replacement, trail surfacing and natural area fencing.  Additionally, 20 new bear proof trash receptacles will be installed in high use areas of the park.  The final touches at the First Lookout are expected to be complete in Spring 2025.
Knox Mountain Park continues to be one of the City's most popular and well used parks.  Upgrades to the Apex Trail are planned for 2025, including stair replacement, trail surfacing and natural area fencing.  Additionally, 20 new bear proof trash receptacles will be installed in high use areas of the park.  The final touches at the First Lookout are expected to be complete in Spring 2025.

Irrigation Renewal

Irrigation renewal is an annual program that receives allocated funding each year for the replacement and upgrading of aging irrigation systems in parks, landscape areas and civic properties. The East Kelowna Ball fields (completion) and Ben Lee Park are the selected renewal sites for 2025. 
Irrigation renewal is an annual program that receives allocated funding each year for the replacement and upgrading of aging irrigation systems in parks, landscape areas and civic properties. The East Kelowna Ball fields (completion) and Ben Lee Park are the selected renewal sites for 2025. 

Burne Park

The construction of a neighborhood park on Burne Ave is anticipated to begin in early 2025. Burne Park is adjacent to Mill Creek which recently received flood protection works. The park amenities include naturalized areas, pathways, connection to nearby school grounds, play equipment, site furnishings, lighting, landscaping and irrigation.
The construction of a neighborhood park on Burne Ave is anticipated to begin in early 2025. Burne Park is adjacent to Mill Creek which recently received flood protection works. The park amenities include naturalized areas, pathways, connection to nearby school grounds, play equipment, site furnishings, lighting, landscaping and irrigation.

City Park - Phase 3

The City will be starting work on Phase 3 of City Park improvements. Improvements include a separated pedestrian and active transportation pathways, plazas, Ogopogo short relocation and ground improvements, modification to the fountain at the Sails, relocated dog beach, benches, lighting, landscaping, new water access points, foreshore improvements and respective utilities upgrades.  Detours will be in place to support pedestrians and cyclists.  

The City will be starting work on Phase 3 of City Park improvements. Improvements include a separated pedestrian and active transportation pathways, plazas, Ogopogo short relocation and ground improvements, modification to the fountain at the Sails, relocated dog beach, benches, lighting, landscaping, new water access points, foreshore improvements and respective utilities upgrades.  Detours will be in place to support pedestrians and cyclists.  

Glenmore Recreation Park - Ph 5

Glenmore Recreation Park is a recreation park in the north end of the city that will provide residents with recreation and community facilities. The park is a multi-year construction project. Phase 1, involved site grading, drainage infrastructure and buffering of adjacent agricultural land in 2017. Phase 2 included construction of the 2 sports fields and Phase 3 included the construction of the internal roadway and parking for the sport fields, completed in 2021.
Glenmore Recreation Park is a recreation park in the north end of the city that will provide residents with recreation and community facilities. The park is a multi-year construction project. Phase 1, involved site grading, drainage infrastructure and buffering of adjacent agricultural land in 2017. Phase 2 included construction of the 2 sports fields and Phase 3 included the construction of the internal roadway and parking for the sport fields, completed in 2021.

Dehart Park

Located in Lower Mission, DeHart Park is a top focus amongst three major community parks in the City’s new Parks Development Cost Charge program allowing for design & construction in 2023-25. DeHart Park is envisioned as a vibrant focal point in the neighbourhood that will serve diverse age groups and abilities through a variety of park features and amenities. Public consultation was completed Fall / Winter 2022/23 with the design complete in 2023 and construction 2024 / 2025.
Located in Lower Mission, DeHart Park is a top focus amongst three major community parks in the City’s new Parks Development Cost Charge program allowing for design & construction in 2023-25. DeHart Park is envisioned as a vibrant focal point in the neighbourhood that will serve diverse age groups and abilities through a variety of park features and amenities. Public consultation was completed Fall / Winter 2022/23 with the design complete in 2023 and construction 2024 / 2025.