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Just in time for summer, the Phase 1 portion of Rose Valley Regional Park will reopen on June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM. Visitors are reminded to follow all posted signage and remain in designated open areas for their safety, as rehabilitation work involving small equipment is still ongoing.
Select trails within the 21.5-hectare (55-acre) Phase 1 recovery area, including portions of the Yellow Bell Loop Trail and Bunchgrass Trail, are now accessible. Trailhead parking lots at Westlake Road and Starlight Crescent are open, and this section of the park will be open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
“Salvage logging, completed with great care under extremely challenging conditions, is now finished. Visitors will notice that the landscape has changed, and that’s expected. This work was all about finding balance: ensuring our parks remain safe and accessible, while preserving the natural qualities that make them so special. Some trees were removed to reduce hazards and future fire risk, while other areas were intentionally left untouched to support natural regeneration. Over time, we expect the park to gradually recover and renew,” says Wayne Darlington, Manager of Parks Capital Planning and Asset Management.
Visitors may notice areas of debris remaining from restoration efforts. These materials were originally intended for a controlled burn in April 2025, which was cancelled due to time constraints and air quality conditions. A controlled burn to dispose of remaining debris will be scheduled during next year’s open burning season, between October 1 and April 30.
Plans are underway to reopen the remaining phases of Rose Valley Regional Park over the next year. These efforts will include opportunities for community involvement, such as volunteer tree planting events planned for late summer, with larger-scale recovery planting scheduled for Spring 2026.
Park visitors are encouraged to check the park’s website for updates on conditions, opportunities to get involved in future planting initiatives and further reopening announcements.
For more information about RDCO fire damaged parks, the recovery process and progress visit Wildfire Recovery in Parks.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers more than 2,100 hectares of parkland including 86 kilometres of designated trails in 30 regional parks for visitors to explore. Visit rdco.com/parks to plan your next outing.
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