Rose Valley

Rose Valley Regional Park is 250 hectares of land left in its natural state and for conservation of the unique Okanagan ecosystems within.

Please note:  When air quality and venting conditions permit open burning, crews will be burning small piles of wood debris and hazard trees collected as part of the recovery effort to reopen trails in the area of the park that were burned by the 2005 forest fire.  This work is being done to reduce the fire hazard under the supervision of the Ministry of Forests Fire Protection Branch.

Features:

• A conservation area
• Encompasses a natural pond
• Ponderosa Pine/ Douglas Fir forest
• Grasslands with rocky outcroppings
• Rose Valley Reservoir
• Beautiful views of Okanagan Lake

Things To Do:

Hiking the trail system is the most popular activity within the park but the park also provides excellent locations for naturalist activities such as bird watching at the pond or on the grassland plateau. Ensure you have appropriate clothing, footwear and equipment for hiking the trails.

Regional Parks Interpretive Programs are available by donation for school and community groups who would like to learn about our local environment and cultural history.

History:

Rose Valley is a human made reservoir. During de-glaciation, large amounts of water flowed down the valley around a stagnant piece of ice occupying Okanagan Lake. Rose Valley is a melt water channel formed during this time. Gravel pits located on the Westside are said to be evidence of this flow of melt water.

The cliffs of Rose Valley are volcanic and the caves on the west side of the lake are thought to be large air bubbles in the lava.

General Information:

Dogs must be kept on a leash within park boundaries and owners should clean up after their pets. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails. Overnight camping, open fires and smoking are not permitted.

The park is open during daylight hours year round.

Help protect park vegetation and wildlife by using only designated trails. Leave only footprints and take only pictures.

Directions:

The main access to the park is from Westlake Road near the pond and Rose Valley Elementary School.