Portions of Kalamoir Regional Park to reopen Friday at noon
Beginning Friday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon), visitors can once again access the southern portion of the park
The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) will partially reopen Kalamoir Regional Park following the wildfire that led to its closure last month.
Beginning Friday, July 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon), visitors can once again access the southern portion of the park via the main entrance at Collens Hill Road. This reopened area includes Sunnyside Trail as well as access to Bowser Beach, the park’s designated dog-friendly beach.
Recent hazard tree and geotechnical assessments have been completed, making it possible to safely reopen portions of the park. However, other areas remain closed while remediation work continues. Hazard tree mitigation is scheduled to begin July 6 and is expected to take approximately one week.
“This reopening is an important step in restoring access to Kalamoir Regional Park for our community,” says Tracy Draper, Director of Park Services. “While we’re happy to welcome visitors back to some areas, safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate the public’s cooperation as work continues.”
The RDCO reminds residents that the northern portion of the park from Collens Hill Road to Casa Loma remains closed due to ongoing hazards. Visitors must obey all posted signage and barricades and stay out of restricted areas. Trespassing in closed areas may result in a fine of up to $500.
Updates will be shared as more information becomes available at rdco.com/parks. You can also visit rdco.com/subscribe to receive the latest regional parks updates directly.
This incident serves as an important reminder to practice fire safety in all regional parks, especially as summer temperatures rise. Please stay vigilant and help keep our parks safe.
While the fines for anyone found violating the Regional Parks or RDCO Community Parks bylaws range from $250 to $1,000, the greater danger is the risk that smoking and open fires could result in a serious blaze that threatens our parks, amenities and nearby residents and homes. If you see a fire in any of our parks, immediately call 9-1-1 to report it.
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.
