Who do I phone for park info?

Parks Maintenance: Yards 549-6757
Park Bookings & General Inquiries: Recreation Complex 545-6035

Vernon has many beautiful parks and trails...

Polson Park is located near the heart of Vernon, adjacent to Highway 97 and Highway 6. The park was established in 1908 when Samuel Polson donated a large parcel of land to the city. Located in the park is the Lawn Bowling Club, the Interior Space and Science Centre, the Arts Council and Vernon Heritage Hall.

Polson Park is probably best known for the Floral Clock that was installed in 1958. The date is changed daily and it provides a great photo with its colourful background. Further into the park you will find the Japanese Garden, which was donated by the Japanese Community and the Chinese Pagoda, which was donated by the Chinese Community. Both were constructed in 1967 as Centennial Projects. The Rose Garden, a perennial favorite and also a Centennial project, is located in the south east of the park. Specific areas of the park can be reserved for your special event such as weddings, social gatherings and concerts. Call 250-545-6035 to book. There are two ponds in the park which support an abundance of waterfowl. A new Ogopogo has been added to the ponds. This feature delights young and old alike.

Polson Park offers lots to do and see for both residents and visitors to our community. A water spray playground is very popular with children of all ages. It is open to the public at no charge from 10am-7pm seven days per week in July and August. It is open on weekends in June. A large wheelchair accessible playground is located adjacent to the water park. The park also supports two tennis courts, a running track and a skateboard park.

Polson Park Map - 220Kb PDF

Park bookings and general inquiries - Recreation Center or telephone 545-6035 ext 0.

Having a family reunion, wedding, photos, team need extra practice, location for a birthday party…..check out renting a local park. You can reserve the park in advance to guarantee availability. We book local ball diamonds, soccer fields, picnic shelters. Within Polson Park there are popular spots to reserve, such as Japanese Garden, Chinese Pagoda & more.

Practice Field Rates: $23.95/per 1 ½ hr. booking. Field users are allowed to book one reservation per week. Payment required upon booking.

Park Permit: $38.11 per booking.

Picnic Shelters:

• Kin Beach Shelter - $124.57 per day, $62.29 per ½ day (4 hrs or less)
• Coldstream Park - $143.85 per day, $71.92.per ½ day (4 hrs or less)

Price for picnic shelters include washrooms, existing utilities and picnic tables for community use. Check for commercial rates by calling 250-545-6035 ext 0.

Pick up a copy of the Greater Vernon Hiking and Biking Routes brochure from one of the following locations:

• Vernon Recreation Centre - 3310-37th Ave
• Greater Vernon Services - 3rd Fl, 3105-33rd St.
• Vernon City Hall - 3400-30th St.
• North Okanagan Regional District- - 9848 Aberdeen Rd.
• The District of Coldstream - 9901 Kalamalka Rd.

You can also print out a specific route from the brochure by selecting from the links below:

Cycling Routes - PDF Files

• Armstrong/Spallumcheen Bike Loop - 240Kb
• BX Bike Loop - 240Kb
• Bella Vista Bike Loop - 240Kb
• Coldstream Valley Bike Loop - 240Kb
• Commonage Bike Loop - 240Kb
• Middleton Mountain Bike Loop - 240Kb
• Swan Lake Bike Loop - 235Kb

Hiking Routes - PDF Files

Grey Canal Trail

• Silver Star Foothills / East Swan Lake - 675Kb
• East Vernon - 460Kb
• Coldstream Valley Estates / Coldstream Ranch - 460Kb
• Bella Vista / Turtle Mountain - 1.01MB

BX Creek Trail

• BX Creek Falls / BX Creek Delta - 640Kb

McKergow Meadows
Though this is a shorter steeper hiking option, the views from Middleton Mountain into the valleys and down to Kalamalka Lake below, make this trip well worth your efforts. Mud Lake, a small pond within this park, provides habitat for ducks, geese, toads and salamanders. Please stay on the designated paths.

Becker park Community Trail
Located behind the Recreation Complex, Becker Park is a relatively short, but steep trail up Community Hill. Parking is available in the Curling Rink parking lot at 3500 39th Ave. Look for the trail entrance here and get ready to enjoy the reward of a beautiful view of the Vernon City Centre from the east face and a peek down the valley to Okanagan lake on the west. You can bring your dog to this park. Doggie refuse bags are available at the trail entrance.

Polson Park
Polson Park is located near the heart of Vernon, adjacent to Highway 97 and Highway 6. The park was established in 1908 when Samuel Polson donated a large parcel of land to the city. The popular features of the park are:

• Floral Clock
• Japanese Garden
• Lawn Bowling
• Duck Pond
• Skateboard Park
• Vernon Heritage Hall
• Water Spray Park
• Soccer/Football Field
• Arts Centre
• Chinese Pagoda
• Tennis Courts
• Interior Space & Science Centre
• Running Track
• Wheelchair Access Playground

Parks to Visit
Maps can be found at: www.greatervernon.ca

Polson Park Spray Pool
This very popular water spray playground is located within Polson Park. Great summer fun for children of all ages. The spray pool is open to the public at no charge from 10am to 7pm seven days a week during July and August and on weekends in June.

Due to the popularity of the new Greater Vernon Community / School Garden, all allotments have been assigned. If you would like to get on the waiting list, please contact Wendy Aasen @ 250-542-6920 or .

Efforts are being made to expand community Gardening in Greater Vernon and we hope to have more sites available in the future.