Plans to build a stronger Kelowna include key community, sport and wellness projects to support our active, growing city including:
- The redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre and the surrounding park as a core recreation facility in central Kelowna
- The construction of new activity centres for all ages in Rutland, Mission and Glenmore
- Optimization of sports fields in Rutland
- Furthering community partnerships with key partners such as Okanagan College and UBCO.
To help finalize these plans, we need to hear from you, Kelowna! Between fall 2023 and spring 2024, we will be seeking to engage on all components of the building a stronger Kelowna initiative with both the public and key groups:
- Fall / Winter 2023 - Activity Centre Functional Plan Public Engagement - Learn about What We Heard!
- Spring 2024 - Rutland Recreation Park Engagement
- Spring-Winter 2024 - Redevelopment of PRC Design Validation
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The importance of active spaces - Jules' Why
As local residents share, there are many different perspectives on why spaces for sport, wellness and connection are important to build community. Watch the full video series here.
Why is active space important to you?
We want to know why space for community, sport and wellness matters to you and what kind of benefit it brings to your life. (max 140 characters).
The contest portion of this engagement is now closed, as of April 1, 2024. Congratulations to Sherri K, winner of the contest prize! Learn more about her submission and what we heard from the community about why active spaces matter. Thank you to all participants for their contributions!
11 April, 2025
Sekhonsasha says:
would love to see more events /activities in Lion's park, and community enjoying the park & greenery , kids playing there
2 December, 2024
Hal says:
When I moved to Kelowna last year, tennis was my main way of meeting new people. The courts always are jam packed with people!
22 November, 2024
Derek R says:
More squash courts would be appreciated, but especially if Global fitnesses closes.
2 October, 2024
Ana says:
Please fix street curbs so wheelchair users can cross the street safely!! also a huge need for ramps into stores downtown/anywhere!
2 October, 2024
Ana says:
As a young wheelchair user, a university student, I want to feel safer to go out in town with my friends, and most importantly by my own.
25 September, 2024
Dayoung says:
The community is growing rapidly and becoming more diverse! More community space is needed for physical activity and gathering.
15 September, 2024
lj says:
A place where a musical band can plug into outside of activity centre facing Lion's Park under cover of a tent or overhang of the building.
11 September, 2024
bostonturtle says:
Pickleball courts - social, fun , Fitness, health and well being
9 July, 2024
D.Fairweather says:
Tennis, pickleball. When might the courts be done in Glenmore.
14 June, 2024
Betty Walsh says:
The importance of recreational opportunities for all ages for all stages of life cannot be understated.
14 June, 2024
BFKW says:
The importance of recreational opportunities for all ages for all stages of life cannot be understated.
29 April, 2024
lucy says:
Because I want to get out of the house
