Photo: Rose Valley Regional Park

Public programs

Winter wonder night walks

Join us for a special evening. Come ready to engage all of your senses as you take in the wonder of the forest at night. Look for tracks in the snow, listen for an owl's call, enjoy hot chocolate, and share stories around a friendship circle. Ice cleats provided. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight or headlamp and a mug. Registration required.

Scenic Canyon Regional Park (Hollywood Road S.)

Wednesday, December 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Mill Creek Regional Park

Saturday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Glen Canyon Regional Park (Brown Road entrance)

Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Nature inspired art programs

Learn more about local flora and fauna while stretching your creative muscles. Program run by Rose, a nature lover and art enthusiast! No experience necessary. Art supplies will be provided. All ages welcome and singles encouraged. Registration required.

All programs take place at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park.

Watercolour card crafting

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday. December 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Acrylic painting

"Owls in the moonlight"

Friday, December 16, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"Chickadees in the snow"

Friday, December 30, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Roll & stroll

Plan to link up with other caregivers in the new year! Roll & Stroll is our walking program for parents, caregivers and their babies and little ones. Each week, we'll stroll a section of trail. After the walk, we'll gather inside the EECO for social time and refreshments. Registration required.

Mission Creek Regional Park

Thursdays, January 5 to February 16, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Guided hikes

Discover your parks

The Okanagan is home to a diversity of wildlife and ecosystems. Join a park interpreter on this series of guided hikes for an insider's look at our regional parks, exploring the trails, history, plants, animals and other unique features that make each park special. Bundle up and enjoy park trails this winter! Registration required.

KLO Creek Regional Park

Saturday, December 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kalamoir Regional Park

Tuesday, December 13, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Scenic Canyon Regional Park (Hollywood Road S.)

Wednesday, December 28, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kaloya Regional Park

Thursday, December 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mission Creek Regional Park

Friday, December 30, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Black Mountain- sntsk'il'ntən Regional Park

Saturday, January 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For a full list of public programs, guided hikes, and drop-in programs,

please visit the link below to view the Park Program Guide. 

EECO Holiday Hours

The Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO) is located at 2363A Springfield Road in Mission Creek Regional Park and operates as a public nature discovery center and hub for information on regional parks. The EECO is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over the holidays, please note that the EECO will be closed on December 24 and 25 and January 1. 

Head over to the RDCO website for more information on the EECO! 

Winter hours in regional parks

Regional parks are now operating on winter hours and are open for your enjoyment from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Please note that some parking lot gates close for the winter season or have reduced maintenance until March 31. 

For more information on winter park hours visit the Park and Trail Directory. 

Mission Creek Regional Park - picnic shelter replacement

Demolition of the existing picnic shelter at Mission Creek Regional Park is now complete and the site awaits construction of the new picnic shelter which will be available to the public later this winter. 

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