A campfire ban is currently in effect for this park. For more information about campfire bans and about provincial parks with park closures and campfire bans in effect, visit the BC Parks campfire ban webpage.
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.
General Visitor Information
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.
Located in the town of Okanagan Falls, off Hwy 97, the park is at the corner of 7th Street and Cedar Avenue.
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.
There are paddling, canoeing and kayaking opportunities at this park.
Climbing
There are climbing opportunities at the Skaha Bluffs north of the park on the east side of Skaha Lake accessed in Penticton.
Cycling
Bicycles must keep to roadways and bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Fishing
There are fishing opportunities at this park. Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Pets on Leash
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.
Waterskiing
There are waterskiing opportunities on Skaha Lake.
Windsurfing
Skaha Lake is popular for windsurfing.
Facilities Available At This Park
Drinking Water
There are taps inside the toilet/change building and a drinking water fountain in front.
Picnic Areas
Park Open/Closing dates: Open year round, depending on the weather
Full Services/Fees in effect: April 24 – Sept 8, 2009
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.
Pit or Flush Toilets
Flush toilets are located in the concrete building and are only open during the summer season.
Wheelchair Access
Some facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible.
