Photo: Upper rim trail - tḱiwlxəx tqiltk q́ax in Kalamoir Regional Park

Guided hikes and park programs

Discover your parks

The Okanagan is a fantastic place to experience spring! Join a Park Interpreter for an insider's look at our Regional Parks in bloom, exploring spring flowers, birds, animals, trees and unique features that make each park special.

Registration required

Mill Creek Regional Park

Wednesday, March 8, 2 to 3 p.m.

Black Mountain sntsk'il'nten Regional Park

Saturday, March 11, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 25, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Owl prowls

What a fascinating bird of prey! Join an evening owl prowl through the woods on easy to moderate paths as we keep an eye out for these nocturnal creatures. Thursday evenings in March.

Registration required

Glen Canyon Regional Park

March 2 and 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Scenic Canyon Regional Park

March 16 and 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Woodhaven Regional Park

March 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

syilx land tour

Spend time learning about the beauty and importance of this culturally significant park from syilx knowledge keepers. Fee $10 per person.

Registration required

Kalamoir Regional Park

Thursday March 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Explorer en famille - les arbres

Venez explorer en famille le theme des arbres. Participez dans une randonnee en foret, des histoires a raconter et des projets d'art. Delivered in French.

Registration required

Mission Creek Regional Park (rendez vous au EECO)

Friday, March 24, 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 1, 1 to 3 p.m.

Explora con tu familia - a los arboles

Ven y explora el tema de los arboles con tu familia. Participa en una caminata por el bosque, narracion de cuentos y proyectos de arte. Delivered in Spanish.

Registration required

Mission Creek Regional Park (reuniserse enel EECO)

Friday, March 31, 1 to 3 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, 1 to 3 p.m.

DIY soap, tea, and bug spray

Join us at the EECO for a little spring self-care. Learn to make soap, bug spray, and teas using nature as our inspiration. Fee $10 per session.

Registration required

Mission Creek Regional Park

Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Thursday March 30, 6:30 to 7:30 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. 

Westlake Road closure and Rose Valley Regional Park

Until approximately April 7, construction crews will be installing the next phase of water transmission mains on Westlake Road to connect to the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant. As a result, Westlake Road from Peak Point Drive to Horizon Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic 24 hours a day, including weekends, to allow crews to work as quickly as possible. Pedestrian access will be maintained. Detour routes will be in effect.

The parking lot for Rose Valley Regional Park on Westlake Road closest to Rose Valley Elementary School will be inaccessible to vehicle traffic. The parking lot on Westlake Road across from Starlight Crescent will remain accessible to vehicles.

Goats Peak closed until further notice

Goats Peak Regional Park is closed until further notice after a cougar was recently reported in the park. For their safety, Parks Services staff and the BC Conservation Officer Service ask Central Okanagan residents to stay out of the 63-hectare park located off Highway 97 south in West Kelowna. The park will reopen when Conservation Officers determine it is safe for people to visit.

The Conservation Officer Service reminds residents that any evidence of wildlife showing aggressive or threatening behavior should be reported to the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline line

1-877-952-7277. See their webpage for more information on cougars.

Spring hours in Regional Parks

Starting March 1 Regional Parks are switching to spring hours and are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Please note that some parking lot gates remain closed for reduced maintenance until March 31. 

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

Kalamoir Regional Park - management plan

RDCO Parks Services is still working on the management plan for Kalamoir Regional Park and we are asking community members to check out yoursay.rdco.com for updates on design plans for park improvements. Have your say and contribute to community engagement and better solutions!  



Woodhaven receives heritage award

Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Regional Park (and the Raymer cabin there) Received an award from the Central Okanagan Heritage Society for the conservation of a neighbourhood or area.

When this woodland area was slated for development in the early 1970s, Jim and Joan Burbridge led the way to create this park. The Burbridge’s continued to live in the cabin as caretakers and guardians of the park until they passed away in 1990 and 2001.



More recently, the cabin was updated in 2019 for its new role as an outdoor, nature-based classroom and meeting space for the Treehouse Forest School, operated by the Clubhouse Child Care Centre.



Ellison Heritage Community Centre

Live in or nearby the Ellison area? You're invited to Ellison Heritage Community Center! To register for upcoming events and programs for all ages, visit rdco.com/ehcc.



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