The City of Kelowna is putting a lot of money into parks and public spaces this year.
Around $9.5 million will be invested in parks capital projects this year to both improve the spaces that bring residents together or add new ones to the mix.
Of the nearly $10 million investment, $1.4 will be allocated towards renewals at existing parks, while $8 million will go towards acquiring, expanding and developing new parks.
“Every year we work on a variety of projects to both improve existing parks and develop new ones,” said Andrew Gibbs, Senior Project Manager.
“A few projects this year include installing the turf field at Glenmore Recreation Park, restoring a section of Paul’s Tomb Trail, and replacing the 50-year-old playground equipment at Bankhead Park.”
The City is also working with the Kelowna Minor Fastball Society on improvements at High Noon Park, which includes replacing fencing and bleachers and improving the dugouts.
Gibbs says investments like these support the City’s effort to create an active, inclusive and vibrant city, especially when “collaborating with a local organization or sports group.”
Kelowna has more than 200 parks that provide spaces for activities like cricket, bocce, skateboarding, basketball, outdoor table tennis and plenty more.
Over the coming years, the focus will turn to creating accessible parks and public spaces that can be used for multiple purposes.
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