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Local Parks
Aside from its natural beauty, Osoyoos also offers many local parks. Please remember dogs must be on-leash unless in the Off-Leash Dog Park. Other recreational parks cater to sports like BMX, skateboarding, baseball and tennis.
Pioneer Walkway, the Lakeshore Walkway and Gyro Beach Walkway are popular places to stroll. In the summer the Town Square opens up with a number of activities including the Farmer’s Market and, this year a bigger contingent of Food Trucks.
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Photography by Richard McGuire
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Sonora Community Centre
8505 68th Avenue | 250.495.6562 recreation@osoyoos.ca Weight room, fitness classes, recreation programs, Osoyoos Library
Sun Bowl Arena
9301 Hummingbird Lane Ice rentals are available
contact the Sonora Community Centre for bookings!
Cottonwood Park
Build sandcastles on the sandy beach and picnic on the grassy area at Cottonwood Park, which boasts colourful flower gardens, well-maintained landscaping and a paved, wheelchair-friendly walkway. Public washrooms are also available at the park.
Goodman Park
Goodman Park is located along Lakeshore Drive at Bayview Crescent and Lake Osoyoos. Benches, picnic tables, and full-service washrooms are located on site. This is the perfect place to stop for a swim when walking along Lakeshore Walkway.
Gyro Beach
Located at the bottom of Main Street, Gyro Beach is the largest beach in Osoyoos, B.C. and here you’ll find plenty of shady trees, warm shallow waters and swimming areas all within walking distance to Main Street shops, restaurants and cafes.
Legion Beach
Legion Beach is nestled in a cove on the west side of Osoyoos Lake, which is within a 10-minute walk from Main Street in downtown. Legion Beach features a grassy area, picnic tables, big trees for shade and a sandy beach in addition to a designated dog swimming area.
Lion’s Park
Lions Park is equipped with a sandy beach and a large grassy area, picnic tables and beautiful trees for shade. The park also has public washrooms and a great playground for the kids. A paved walkway connects Lions Park with neighbouring Gyro Park, which is a great path for walking and cycling.
Off-Leash Dog Park
The Osoyoos dog park is a paradise for both owners and dogs of all sizes! Offering beautiful lake views and green grass, the completely fenced space offers a small dog only area, as well as a larger area for dogs of all sizes. Complete with ample parking, covered seated area, and a public washroom.
Photography by Richard McGuire
Osoyoos Lake Regional Park
Osoyoos Lake Regional Park is located on the east side of Osoyoos Lake at 16th Avenue and 45th Street. The park features many shady trees, a large sandy beach, washrooms, picnic tables, and parking.
Osoyoos Splash Park
The splash park combines the sensations of water movements and interactive play elements in a safe ‘zero-depth’ water play area. 19