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. The City is working on new park projects to enhance neighbourhoods, promote accessibility and benefit quality of life.

In 2025, the City is seeking public feedback to help inform the designs of two park projects:

• Aurora Park
• Rutland Lions Park

1. 🔎 Learn about the future Parks projects in their respective tabs below.
2. 📃 Visit the "Survey" tab to leave feedback on the Parks project of your choice and answer a few questions.

Complete the survey before July 13, 2025.

The public is also invited to learn more about these park projects, share input, and connect with the project team at the Rutland Residents Celebration on Sunday, June 22, from noon to 4 p.m. in Rutland Centennial Park, 250 Rutland Rd N.

Aurora Park will be a new neighbourhood green space that will be developed in the core of rapidly densifying and evolving Rutland Town Centre. The park site is 0.34 of a hectare in size, or 0.83 acres. It will serve approximately 2000 residents within a five-minute walk.

Design & Construction Timeline

• Pre-design Engagement (June - July 2025)
• Concept Design (August - October 2025)
• Detailed Design & Construction Documents (November 2025 - March 2026)
• Construction (Summer - Fall 2026)

Site layout

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Rutland Lions Park is an existing park in the heart of Rutland. Improvements to the park are being planned in conjunction with the development of the new, adjacent Activity Centre in Rutland. As a community park, it will be designed to serve approximately 12,000 people within a 3km radius.

Design Timeline

• Pre-design Engagement (June - July 2025)
• Concept Design & Coordination with the new Activity Centre adjacent to Rutland Lions Park (August - September 2025)

Site layout

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