LOCAL PARKS

Aside from stunning Osoyoos Lake, the town features a variety of parks offering various amenities. Please remember dogs must be on-leash unless at the Off-Leash Dog Park or dedicated dog beaches. Other recreational parks cater to sports like BMX, skateboarding, baseball, tennis and pickleball.

Pioneer Walkway, the Lakeshore Walkway (east side of Osoyoos along Lakeshore Drive) and Gyro Beach Walkway (paved) are popular places to stroll.

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 and here you’ll find shady trees, warm shallow waters and swimming areas all within walking distance to Main Street shops, restaurants and cafes. The beach walkway now features Story Walk boards where you and your children can read the story ‘Max Goes to the Space Station’ by Jeffrey Bennett. The Story Walk starts at Gyro Park parking lot and ends at the Osoyoos Sailing Club.

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. The 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.

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.

Pioneer Walkway

Located in the centre of town the walkway connects to the Osoyoos Trestle Bridge and features a scenic path along the water facing the south end of the lake.

S I S Provincial Park

A provincial campsite operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band, sẁiẁs (pronounced “s-wee-yous”) is a spit of land that stretches out almost entirely across the south basin of Osoyoos Lake. The park is popular for walking and bird watching in the spring and fall and offers various summer fun opportunities.