Beaches of the South Okanagan
When visiting or moving to the South Okanagan, make sure you have time to check out the beautiful beaches and parks...don't forget your sunscreen!
Penticton
Gyro Park
- Bandshell
- Perfect location for most festivities, activities and fairs
- Access located on Main St - Martin st
Rotary Park
- Check out the Giant Peach
- Waterfront Park
- Special events such as fireworks, midways and sporting events
- Access via Lakeshore Dr W
Munson Mountain Park
- Top of Munson Mountain
- Landmark of the Penticton sign
- Enjoy picnics
- Follow Lower Bench to the local wineries
- Panoramic views of Penticton
- Access on Lower Bench Rd
Skaha Lake Park
- Beach volleyball
- Waterfront park
- Picnic tables
- Ball diamonds
- Sandy beaches
- Located on Elm Ave
Penticton - Ikeda Japanese Gardens
- Located behind the Art Gallery
- A tribute to Penticton's sister city in Japan
- Access 199 Marina Way
Riverside Park
- Located alongside the Penticton Channel
- Rose Garden
Bumber cars - Mini golf
- Picnic areas
- Walking trails
- Located on Riverside Dr between Lakeshore Dr and Eckhardt
Summerland
Peach Orchard Beach
- Milennium water park
- Boat Launch
- Playground
- Washroom facilities
- Volleyball Court
- Doggie Beach
- Picnic Tables
Powell Beach
- Washrooms
- Tennis Courts
- Recreation area
- Sheltered from South winds
Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach
- Diving Boards
- Change and Washrooms
- Kiwanis walking pier
Kin Beach
- Playground for children
- Currently being expanded
Crescent Beach
- Little to no parking
- Last Beach on North Lakeshore Drive
Sun-Oka Beach Provincial Park
- Located Trout Creek
- Just under a mile of sandy beaches
- Picnic areas
- Washrooms
- Playground
- Plenty of shade
There are three smaller beaches along highway 97 south of Summerland
- Kickinee
- Soorimpt - boat launch
- Pyramid
- All have sandy beaches, bathrooms and no camping
South Okanagan
Okanagan Provincial Park
- 7miles North of Summerland
- North and South Campgrounds with 168 campsites
- Washrooms
- Picnic tables
- Fire pits with firewood
- Water and showers
- Sani station
- Childrens playground
- Boat launch
- Wheel chair accessible
Vaseaux Lake Provincial Park
- Fishing and ice fishing
- Trumpeter swans, wood ducks, blue winged teal, beavers, deer
- Good amount of large mouth bass and rainbow trout
- Located 25 miles south of Penticton on Hwy 97
