Seasonal closures and a change of hours start next week at Kelowna’s parks and sports fields.
Park washrooms and water fountains, including water services at off-leash dog parks, will be closed beginning Oct. 15.
The closures are necessary to prevent pipes from freezing during the winter season.
Washrooms remain open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at City Park, Gerstmar Park, Boyce-Gyro Beach Park, Rowcliffe Park, and Rutland Centennial Park.
Washrooms also remain open at Stuart Park from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The portable toilets along the waterfront will remain open.
All other washrooms and water fountains are expected to re-open in early April, weather permitting.
Sports fields are scheduled to close for the winter on Oct. 31. Sports teams are asked to respect these seasonal closures to ensure quality turf when fields open again in the spring.
Knox Mountain Drive will close to vehicle traffic at the first signs of frost but will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists all winter long.
Seasonal hours at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery take effect Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. throughout the winter.
Cemetery office hours remain 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays.
Kasugai Garden Park closes for the season Oct. 15.
Mission Creek Mountain Bike Skills Park will remain open as long as weather permits.
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