A number of parks in the Central Okanagan have been closed because of the extreme fire hazard rating in the Okanagan.
A number of parks in the Central Okanagan have been closed because of the extreme fire hazard rating in the Okanagan.
Kelowna
These parks are in addition to Dilworth Mountain Park which closed last week. Also, Knox Mountain Drive is closed to vehicle traffic until further notice.
West Kelowna
- Mt. Boucherie Trails – including Boucherie Rush and Boucherie Grind
- Eain Lamont Park – Lakeview Cove Road
- Rose Valley Trail access – McDougall Road
- Casa Palmero Park and Walkway – Casa Palmero Drive
- Davidson Creek Park – Shannon Woods Drive
- Shannon Way Park – Shannon Way
- Rock Ridge Park – Griffiths Place
- Wild Horse Park – Wild Horse Drive
The Regional Ditrsict of Central Okanagan also closed several parks yesterday.
- Trepanier Creek Greenway Regional Park
- Coldham Regional Park
- Glen Canyon Regional Park
- Kalamoir Regional Park
- Rose Valley Regional Park
- Stephens Coyote Regional Park
- Scenic Canyon Regional Park
- Mission Creek Greenway (Phase 2)
All parks and trails will be closed until further notice.
Anyone caught in a closed park can face a $500 fine.
If you see smoke or fire in any park, cal *5-5-5-5 on your cell phone immediately.
