FAQs for Parks & Recreation

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

How can I register for a program?

DOGS

Where can I take my dog?

PARKS

Are there other parks in the Central Okanagan?

MAINTENANCE

A piece of play equipment in my park area needs repair.
The grass at the park needs cutting.
The lights at the park aren't working. Whom do I call?
A tree in the park needs to be cut down, or has fallen.

NATURE

I found an injured animal. Where can I take it?
Do you offer Nature Programs?

PROPERTY

May I cut dead trees on park property?

VOLUNTEERING

Where can I volunteer?

BOOKABLE FACILITIES AND PERMITS

Can I reserve a recreation facility?
Do I need a permit to reserve a park area?
...to camp, and where are the sites located?
...for one of the garden areas/picnic shelter?
...for a wedding, walk-a-thon, event, etc.?

How can I register for a program?

Refer to the Westside Leisure Guide
OR
Contact the facility at which the program is provided.

Where can I take my dog?

Read this document.

Are there other parks in the Central Okanagan?

BC Parks: http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/index_flash.htm
City of Kelowna Parks: http://www.city.kelowna.bc.ca
District of Lake Country: http://www.lakecountry.bc.ca
District of Peachland: http://www.peachland.ca
Westbank Chamber of Commerce: http://www.westbankchamber.com/

A piece of play equipment in my park area needs repair.
The grass at the park needs cutting.
The lights at the park aren't working. Whom do I call?

Contact Westside Parks & Recreation Office at (250) 868-5204.

A tree in the park needs to be cut down, or has fallen.

Contact Westside Parks & Recreation Office at (250) 868-5204.

I found an injured animal. Where can I take it?

Contact a Conservation Officer at (250) 861-7670.

Do you offer Nature Programs?

Yes, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (250) 868-2768.

May I cut dead trees on park property?

Cutting any tree on park property is prohibited. If a tree has fallen and has been cut in sections and left on site, you may take the wood provided you don't drive your vehicle off the road surface.

Where can I volunteer?

Numerous volunteer opportunities for teens, adults, and seniors exist throughout the Department of Parks and Recreation. Contact the Parks & Recreation Community Relations Coordinator at (250) 868-5204.

Can I reserve a recreation facility?
Do I need a permit to reserve a park area?
...to camp, and where are the sites located?
...for one of the garden areas/picnic shelter?
...for a wedding, walk-a-thon, event, etc. ?

Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (250) 868-5232 or (250) 868-5204.