Beaches
TOP 5 BEACHES ON THE WESTSIDE
Willow Beach
West Kelowna’s main beach area – Willow Beach – is located along the picturesque Gellatly Bay corridor. This sandy beach is a favourite and the sand is perfect for building sandcastles. With a volleyball court off to the side, picnic tables and trees for shade, it is the ideal all-ages beach destination. A small seasonal concession stand operates across the road from the beach, offering ice cream, fries and snacks.
Willow Beach
Type of Beach: Sandy, gradual slope in water, located in a bay
Parking: along the side of the road
Public Washrooms: Yes
Location: Gellatly Rd – Gellatly Bay Area
Marina Park
This park is perfect for those with small children as the park and beach area is fenced in. Offering both grass and a pebble beach, the park area also has a playground and a covered picnic facility, making it an perfect spot for family gatherings.
Type of Beach: small pebbles and sand, gradual slope in water
Parking: designated spots in front as well as roadside
Public Washrooms: Yes
Location: Gellatly Rd – Gellatly Bay Area
Pritchard Park
A favourite place for families, this park offers grassy areas, a volleyball court, picnic tables a playground as well as a swimming beach with a dock. Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood, there are plenty of sunny and shady spots, making it perfect to pass the day away.
Type of Beach: sand and small pebbles, gradual slope in water, dock
Parking: street parking
Public Washrooms: Yes
Location: Pritchard Rd
Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park
This historic nut farm also has a swimming beach! Large shade trees, grass and a playground nearby make this a perfect off the beaten path swimming beach to enjoy.
Type of Beach: Small rock beach, gradual slope into water
Parking: parking lot
Public Washrooms: Yes
Location: Whitworth Rd
Bear Creek Provincial Park – Day Use Area
The swim area is narrow, marked with buoys and covers over 400 metres of lakeshore. There are also grassy areas, picnic spots and change rooms in the day use area of this provincial park.
Type of Beach: coarse sandy beach
Parking: parking lot
Public Washrooms: Yes
Location: Westside Road
