Stuart Park
What's new?
The City of Kelowna is hosting the official opening of Stuart Park:
Friday, September 3
11:30am-1:30pm & 6:30pm-9pm
Stuart Park, 1414 Water Street
The morning portion will feature official speeches and free, family-friendly entertainment.
The City of Kelowna is partnering with Festivals Kelowna for the evening portion to provide a night of music and entertainment.
Come join us in celebrating the opening of Kelowna's newest waterfront park!
Introduction
Fronting on 300 metres of prime waterfront in downtown Kelowna, Stuart Park promises to attract locals and visitors alike. The new park is designed to showcase quality urban waterfront park development, create a focal point for the City’s civic and cultural districts and provide environmental and fisheries benefits for the site.
Part of the Waterfront Parks Plan, Stuart Park provides a portion of the plan's goal to provide continuous public access to Kelowna's beautiful shoreline.
The park features adhere to nature-inspired concept plan and include:
- Lakeside promenade
- Civic plaza
- Promontory
- Public art
- Riparian enhancements
Phase One Project Schedule
August 2009 to June 2010
Contractor: PCL Constructors West Coast
Consultant: Stantec
Cost: $3.35 million
Phase Two
Phase two will see Stuart Park extended north to the Water Street Boat Launch. The city-owned land is currently provided to the Kelowna Yacht Club and the Water Street Seniors Centre Society through Non-Profit Partnerships. On December 14, 2009, City Council endorsed a plan to relocate the Senior Centre to the Parkinson Recreation Centre and the movement of the Kelowna Yacht Club to a new location north of its current site.
History
In 1996, the parkland (located on Water Street, across the street from City Hall, between Queensway Avenue and the Kelowna Yacht Club building) was named after former City of Kelowna Mayor James (Jim) Stuart in recognition of his dedication to the community and his 31 years of service.
Contact Us
Andrew Gibbs
Manager, Park and Public Space Projects
agibbs@kelowna.ca
250 469-8836
