Parks

The Regional District of North Okanagan oversees select sub-regional and Electoral Area parks throughout the North Okanagan valley for resident and visitor enjoyment featuring:

  • Playgrounds
  • Dog parks
  • Trails 
  • Bird watching and wetlands
  • Undeveloped natural spaces
  • Viewing platforms

Have a furry friend?

With over 7400 licensed dogs in the area, many of our parks and trails allow dogs on-leash making your visit enjoyable for the whole family! Please note that those parks that do not allow dogs are close to playgrounds or environmentally sensitive areas. We ask all users to please check our parks and trails list to see if dogs are allowed in the area while planning your trip. 

Check out all the dog-friendly parks, trails, and beaches in the region!

Development Cost Charge & Amenity Cost Charge Bylaws Update

The RDNO is currently in the process of updating the Developer Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Bylaws for various parks and recreation services including White Valley (Electoral Areas D and E and Village of Lumby), Electoral Areas B and C, and Electoral Area F. The updated bylaws were sent to the Board of Directors for first reading on November 19, 2025.

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Contact(s)

communityservices@rdno.ca
250-550-3700
Address: 3700 Razorback Ct

Rocky Ridge Park is a small park and hiking area located on Turtle Mountain. It features a beautiful rocky viewpoint showcasing panoraminc views of Vernon. 

Address: 1815 Glencaird Street

Royals Ball Park offers two ball diamonds and can be reserved for tournaments.   Lights are available for use at an additional cost.  These fields are booked through contract by the Village of Lumby at 250-547-2171 or parks@lumby.ca.…

Address: 4122 East Vernon Road

Located on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Syilx/Okanagan people, the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park is a 132-acre property in the BX area of the RDNO Electoral Area C. An additional 35-acre park property surrounds the Agricultural Park on three…

Stickle Road Park is a boulevard park running along Highway 97.

Swan Lake Nature Reserve consists of a 1.8km trail with a 3-story wildlife observation tower on the shores of Swan Lake. The majority of this Nature Reserve is undeveloped for conservation in partnership with Ducks Unlimited.  Bring your…

Address: 222 Whitevale Road

Located in Electoral Area D, Whitevale Park features a playground just off Whitevale Road. Dogs are not permitted in this area.