City Park Improvements
City Park is one of Kelowna's most prominent and well used parks. Both visitors and residents enjoy the many amenities including sandy beaches, lush green space, playground and spray park. Check out the future designs for the park in the photo gallery below!
Plans to improve the park began in 2008 and the first phase of work happened in 2010 with the construction of new washrooms and a multi-use pathway between the Hot Sands washroom and the bridge.
Phase 2 improvements will begin in 2021 subject to Provincial permit approvals. During Phase 2 the path between the Hot Sands washroom and Cold Sands washroom will get surface improvements; it will be re-aligned, widened and made more accessible. The shoreline along Hot Sands beach and the point will be stabilized with logs to lessen future erosion.
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Timeline
Subject to required permits and approvals, construction will begin Sept 2021, following Labour Day to avoid construction during the peak season of public use (May long weekend - September long weekend).
Public Engagement to-date
The City of Kelowna undertook a planning exercise for City Park in 2013 to help guide infrastructure decisions, and make recommendations for improvements in both the immediate future and over the next decade. The "My City Park" public engagement included a concept plan that was shared with the public for input along with information related to the infrastructure upgrades required to the park over the next 10 years.
In addition, a photo-share feature was used to create awareness and inspire the urban design team with elements the public identified as making a great park.
Key Park Improvements Identified by the Public
The City's designs and the phasing of improvements over time reflect key features identified by the public through the "My City Park" public engagement process
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Future Active Transportation Designs
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link15 ResponsesWe've heard from residents that creating more distinct areas for different park users is important and so is finding ways to better separate pedestrians from other forms of active transportation like cyclists and scooters. Future phases of the park will focus on connectivity and active transportation, including a separated pathway for non-pedestrian traffic during the peak season. Outside of the busy summer months, non-pedestrian traffic will be able to use both routes. Tell us what you think by commenting below.
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Pier and Gathering Circle
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe City has applied for for a provincial Community Culture and Recreation Grant to fund construction of a gathering circle, pier and shore stabilization on Cold Sands beach. What do you enjoy doing in this part of City Park?
Lifecycle
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Phase 1
City Park Improvements has finished this stageCompleted in 2010
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Phase 2
City Park Improvements is currently at this stageConstruction starting in Fall 2021
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CCR Grant
this is an upcoming stage for City Park ImprovementsThe City has applied to the Province for a Community, Culture and Recreation grant to fund these features. Construction would proceed in 2023 if grant funding is received.
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Phase 3
this is an upcoming stage for City Park ImprovementsThis phase of work will include construction of a new separated path from the Cold Sands washroom to the Sails.
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Phase 4
this is an upcoming stage for City Park ImprovementsA new path will be constructed to provide separation for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Phase 5
this is an upcoming stage for City Park ImprovementsA second path will be built from the Hot Sands washroom to the bridge to provide an additional cycle only route.
