FAQs

West Kelowna’s Parks Master Plan was last updated in 2016 and a lot has happened since then! We’ve completed many of the priorities identified in that plan. Global and local trends have affected how we use our parks. And we’ve heard new ideas from the community. An updated Parks Master Plan will confirm outstanding priorities, identify new opportunities, and help us plan where and how to invest in our parks system for the next five years and beyond.

The Recreational Trails Master Plan, developed in 2013, also needs an update. Since parks and recreational trails are closely linked, it makes sense to plan for these assets together. It also makes for a more streamlined process so you can share your input on both at the same time! Learn more about the Recreational Trails Master Plan process.

No, indoor facilities and recreational programming are part of the City’s recreational facilities planning. Planning for facilities like the arenas, Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre (JBMAC), and the multi-sport centre are done separately. Watch for future opportunities to get involved in planning for these amenities.

Good question! A Parks Master Plan is one component in how the City manages community assets and prepares for growth. The graphic below illustrates how key City strategies are interconnected. 

Putting it All Together: An Example of Planning to Implementation

• The last OCP envisioned a thriving waterfront for West Kelowna.
• The 2010 Parks Master Plan and the Waterfront Master Plan both identified renewal of the CNR Wharf into a new aquatic park as a community priority.
• A CNR Wharf Plan and Design were created and Phase 1 of the aquatic park became a reality in 2014.
• Through the Parks Master Plan Update, we want to know if completing Phase 2 of the CNR Wharf remains a priority for the community, or if there are other important projects we should prioritize.

Community input in Phase 1 helped provide important insights on how people use West Kelowna parks and identified priorities for the future. Now, we would like your feedback on the Draft Parks Master Plan. Please complete the Parks Feedback Form to share your input before May 24, 2024 and join us at our upcoming Community Open House! Your input will be used to refine the Draft Parks Master Plan for Council review later in 2024. 

You can also stay involved by:

• Visiting the project pages on www.OurWK.ca and subscribing to the project email list
• Watching for updates on our social media
• Sending your questions to: info@westkelownacity.ca
• Watching for announcements in your parks and trails!