Parks & Pools

Riverside Park

Located on the shores of the Thompson River in Downtown Kamloops, Riverside Park is a hub of activity in the summer. 

Riverside Park features:

• Beach
• 2 Playgrounds
• Splash Park 
• Music in the Park (July & August)
• Tennis & Pickleball Courts
• Picnic Tables

McArthur Island

At the north end of McArthur Island, you'll find one of Kamloops' newest playgrounds, packed with fun and adventure for everyone.

McArthur Island features:

• Accessible Playground
• Mini-Golf Course
• Picnic Area
• Butterfly Gardens
• Disc Golf Course + Practice Area
• Skate Park
• Paved Walking Path

Prince Charles Park

A local community park perfect for the younger children with a shallow wading pool and plenty of park space.

Prince Charles Park features:

• Wading Pool
• Playground
• Picnic Tables
• Basketball
• Theatre Under The Trees (July)

Albert McGowan Park

Get out of the car and stretch your legs at this favourite neighbourhood park. Take a walk down to Gambles Pond or play in the splash park.

Albert McGowan Park features:

• Spray park
• Playground
• Baseball Diamonds
• Mini Soccer Field
• Picnic Tables

McDonald Park

Located on the North Shore, this neighbourhood park is popular among local families and in the summer during their limited 'Music in the Park' nights.

McDonald Park features:

• Splash Park
• Playground
• Picnic Table
• Tennis & Pickleball Courts

Westsyde Centennial Park

Located in Westsyde, this park offers something for the whole family.

Westsyde Centennial Park features:

• Splash Park
• Playground
• Little Farmers Petting Zoo
• Picnic Tables

Exhibition Park

Sports-centred park featuring stadiums, dog park and skate park.

Exhibition Park features:

• Baseball Diamonds
• Tennis Courts
• Rugby Field
• Skate Park
• Dog Park
   

Brock Pool

Make a splash this summer at the Brock Outdoor Pool. Open seasonally from June to September, the pool features 8 swim lanes, 25 meter outdoor pool, tot pool, 1m and 3m diving boards and a slide.

Canada Games Aquatic Centre

Located in the Tournament Capital Centre, kids can enjoy the 210ft water slide, pelican slide, and whirlpool. There are also 1m, 3m, and 5m diving boards, hot tubs, a sauna, and lap pool.

Downtown YMCA

Enjoy the rope swing, diving boards, water toys, and mats in the pool during Public Swim hours. On Fridays from 4 - 6pm, enjoy Friday Funday with games, the Ice Tower or the Running Mat in the pool.