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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- No park
alerts at this time
Park
Info:
The park provides
a heavily used swimming and beach area on the south shoreline
of Skaha Lake in the town of Okanagan Falls. There are no viewing
platforms but the park offers great views up the length of
Skaha Lake.
Park
Size: Park
Size: 3
hectares.
Special
Notes:
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Located
in the town of Okanagan Falls, off Hwy 97, the park is at
the
corner of 7th Street and Cedar Avenue.
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.
Nature
& Culture:
- History - This park was
established in October of 1965.
- Conservation - The
park protects a small portion of Skaha Lake foreshore. Flowers, trees
and shrubs are part of the park's natural heritage, please don't
damage or remove them.
- Wildlife - Park users should always be aware of bears and other wildlife in our park environment. Never feed or approach bears or other wildlife. For more information on bear safety, click here.
Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they should be avoided. Protect your legs by wearing gaiters, or pants tucked into socks. After any outdoor activities, thoroughly examine yourself, children and pets. If you find a tick embedded in your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping and pulling it, gently, straight up and out with a small pair of tweezers, and disinfecting the site with rubbing alcohol. You may wish to save the tick in a small plastic or glass container for later inspection by your doctor especially if a fever develops, or the area around the bite appears to be infected.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Wood ticks are most prevalent between March and June. These
parasites live in tall grass and low shrubs, and seek out
warm-blooded hosts. As potential carriers of disease, they
should be avoided. Protect your legs by wearing gaiters,
or pants tucked into socks. After any outdoor activities,
thoroughly examine yourself, children and pets. If you find
a tick embedded in your skin, the best way to remove it is
by grasping and pulling it, gently, straight up and out with
a small pair of tweezers, and disinfecting the site with
rubbing alcohol. You may wish to save the tick in a small
plastic or glass container for later inspection by your doctor
especially if a fever develops, or the area around the bite
appears to be infected.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)
Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
No camping
at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.
Contact
Information:
Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
E-mail address: info@campokanagan.com
Phone: (250) 548-0076
Please specify PARK NAME when sending message.
For Employment Opportunities,
contact Kaloya Contracting Ltd.
Phone: 250 548-0076
Click here to view a non-government web link, for additional information.
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No
vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
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No
facilities are provided.
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There
are no group campsites available at this park.
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Park Open/Closing dates: Open year round, depending on the weather
Full
Services/Fees in effect:
May 15 - Oct 15, 2008 approx
This popular day-use/picnicking area has 14 cement
tables on paved pads set in irrigated lawn amongst
shade trees. The large silty beach is unshaded and
the swimming area is designated by buoys.
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Some
facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
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There are taps inside the toilet/change building and
a drinking water fountain in front.
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Flush
toilets are located in the concrete building and are only open during
the summer season. |
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There
are no shower facilities at this park.
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There
are no sani-station/dump facilities at this park.
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No
firewood available.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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There
is no playground at this park.
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This
is a popular spot for swimming. There
are NO LIFEGUARDS on duty at provincial parks.
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There
are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at
this park.
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No boat launch is available at this park. The nearest
boat launch is at the end of Main Street in Okanagan
Falls.
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There
are fishing opportunities at this park.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must
have an appropriate licence.
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Bicycles
must keep to roadways and bicycle helmets are mandatory
in British Columbia.
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Horseback
riding is not permitted at this park.
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The
west section of the beach, between the "Pet Beach"
signs, is the pet beach area. While in the park your
dog must be kept on a leash at all times, you are
responsible for their behaviour and please cleanup
after your dog.
Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or
other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential
for problems with bears.
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No
wildlife viewing opportunities.
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No
winter recreation opportunities. |
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No
SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities. |
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Skaha
Lake is popular for windsurfing.
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There
are waterskiing opportunities on Skaha Lake.
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No
hunting in the park. |
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There
are climbing opportunities at the Skaha Bluffs north of the park on
the east side of Skaha Lake accessed in Penticton.
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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