DeHart Community Park

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The updated schematic design is ready for public feedback!


From October 18 – November 20, 2022, the community offered feedback on park priorities and amenities through a survey, onsite walkshops, and an online survey. Based on public feedback, the design has been updated and residents are welcome to help inform the final concept from March 14 - April 2 through survey.

View the following through the list on the right of this page:

  • Seven illustrations of the park from various viewpoints to get an immersive on the ground look
  • An enlarged version of the overall park design
  • The open house display boards that include what's changed, key themes heard from the 1st engagement, a site analysis, and the thoughts behind different additions to the park



Participation Opportunities

Have your say by participating through the upcoming opportunities below.

Survey

Help finalize the schematic design by answering a few questions through the survey. Plus, you’ll be automatically entered to win 1 of 2 $50 Local Gift cards simply by sharing your feedback.

Open March 14 – April 2, 2023, so mark your calendars!

Open House - complete

March 15 from 2 – 6 pm, DeHart Park at 687 DeHart Road.

Onsite Park Walks - complete

Intermittently throughout the open house on March 15, project team members walked through the park and talked about the proposed features of the plan.

The project team thanks everyone who has interest in and participated in realizing DeHart Community Park.

Please read the What We Heard Report for a full scope of Phase 1 engagement.

Background

Parks play a major role in the social and physical well-being of Kelowna's citizens; these public spaces offer both passive and active recreational activities, are accessible to people of diverse ages and abilities, and contribute to our community's sense of identity.

DeHart Community Park is a key amenity in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood and funding has been secured to move forward with the design and implementation of park amenities.

Development of the park has been a goal for both residents and the City of Kelowna for many years. In 2010, a concept plan for the park was created with input from the community, however, there was no capital funding at that time, and the park remained undeveloped. Funding is now available through the City’s Parks Development Funding program to proceed with design development and construction through 2023 - 24.

As the DeHart Community Park concept design is now more than 10 years old, the City wishes to consult with the community to update the schematic design to reflect today’s community needs. The intent of this consultation is to reengage the community in the planning process before moving forward in making the park a reality that contributes positively to the neighbourhood and the City of Kelowna as a whole.

Park Objectives

  • To provide a community-level park in the Lower Mission
  • To engage the community in participatory workshops that ensure a user-driven design solution
  • To provide improved pedestrian and cycling access from adjacent transportation corridors into park site
  • To build upon the park’s location adjacent to the existing Okanagan Mission Community Hall
  • To ensure both the existing mature trees and natural vegetated areas are maintained wherever possible
  • To help the City of Kelowna achieve its goals for a carbon-neutral and sustainable site


Have a question?

Check out the FAQs or submit a question to the project team.


The updated schematic design is ready for public feedback!


From October 18 – November 20, 2022, the community offered feedback on park priorities and amenities through a survey, onsite walkshops, and an online survey. Based on public feedback, the design has been updated and residents are welcome to help inform the final concept from March 14 - April 2 through survey.

View the following through the list on the right of this page:

  • Seven illustrations of the park from various viewpoints to get an immersive on the ground look
  • An enlarged version of the overall park design
  • The open house display boards that include what's changed, key themes heard from the 1st engagement, a site analysis, and the thoughts behind different additions to the park



Participation Opportunities

Have your say by participating through the upcoming opportunities below.

Survey

Help finalize the schematic design by answering a few questions through the survey. Plus, you’ll be automatically entered to win 1 of 2 $50 Local Gift cards simply by sharing your feedback.

Open March 14 – April 2, 2023, so mark your calendars!

Open House - complete

March 15 from 2 – 6 pm, DeHart Park at 687 DeHart Road.

Onsite Park Walks - complete

Intermittently throughout the open house on March 15, project team members walked through the park and talked about the proposed features of the plan.

The project team thanks everyone who has interest in and participated in realizing DeHart Community Park.

Please read the What We Heard Report for a full scope of Phase 1 engagement.

Background

Parks play a major role in the social and physical well-being of Kelowna's citizens; these public spaces offer both passive and active recreational activities, are accessible to people of diverse ages and abilities, and contribute to our community's sense of identity.

DeHart Community Park is a key amenity in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood and funding has been secured to move forward with the design and implementation of park amenities.

Development of the park has been a goal for both residents and the City of Kelowna for many years. In 2010, a concept plan for the park was created with input from the community, however, there was no capital funding at that time, and the park remained undeveloped. Funding is now available through the City’s Parks Development Funding program to proceed with design development and construction through 2023 - 24.

As the DeHart Community Park concept design is now more than 10 years old, the City wishes to consult with the community to update the schematic design to reflect today’s community needs. The intent of this consultation is to reengage the community in the planning process before moving forward in making the park a reality that contributes positively to the neighbourhood and the City of Kelowna as a whole.

Park Objectives

  • To provide a community-level park in the Lower Mission
  • To engage the community in participatory workshops that ensure a user-driven design solution
  • To provide improved pedestrian and cycling access from adjacent transportation corridors into park site
  • To build upon the park’s location adjacent to the existing Okanagan Mission Community Hall
  • To ensure both the existing mature trees and natural vegetated areas are maintained wherever possible
  • To help the City of Kelowna achieve its goals for a carbon-neutral and sustainable site


Have a question?

Check out the FAQs or submit a question to the project team.

Page last updated: 16 Mar 2023, 03:33 PM