Waterfront Park — Attraction in Kelowna

Barcelona has Las Ramblas Puerto Vallarta has the Malecon Seoul has Myeongdong Shanghai has the Bund Kelowna has the Lakefront walk of which Waterfront Park is generally considered the northern end. A beautiful and clean beach area with ample bathroom facilities and concession service, however, I rarely see the concessions open. Plus, for some reason the local citizenry has never really embraced this beach as a viable option; it remains sparsely used even during the height of summer. Perhaps the lack of any nearby parking has something to do with it; what little parking exists is either metered stalls on the street or the ever hated Impark lot. The Island Stage is likewise more often than naught empty save for skateboarders hanging around to the chagrin of the bylaw officers. The paved path through the gardens is nice but again not well attended. That leaves just the walk. Start or finish at Waterfront Park and people watch or enjoy the beautiful lakeside views or just breathe in fresh air. But as a park it seems to have...

Great space to bring the kids to the wter park , or fantastic green space for a day of picnicing,a some spot for the pesons going on date for stroling ,so much to see and do rated for everyone jogged,bicycles fast pace walkers, Even for the handicap to roll as they please,and let's not forget dog lovers bring them to on a leash of course..from one end to another a walk along the boardp Walk brings towl to soak up the sun one sandy beach or pay volley ball thus place has it all...even change Rooms and out door shoewers and restaurants along the beach and a bus loop only steps away downtown.. convince at your pesure make it a day the best of kelowna for any age.. Go and enjoy oh did I mention its seasonal as well skating to roller skating as well let the fun begin all for you to stay fit you won't be...

It's a pretty typical city park. It can be a nice walk along the lake. The boardwalk area and the bird sanctuary are beautiful areas.

The older area of downtown city park feels old. It's slowly improving over the years though. There's a waterpark for kids, new public washrooms, merchants, a sandy beach, soccer field, and tennis courts.

The summer concerts are great although I'm not a fan when parts of it are blocked off to the public.

Final note: it can be beautiful depending on the time of year and the area. It also depends what you like. I do like it enough that I proposed to my now wife there and got great pictures. So to me it's...