Parks & Pools

McDonald Park

Dylan Sherrard

Kamloops is great for families and has several playgrounds, parks, waterparks, and skate parks to keep the kids entertained. Here are a few local favourites.

Tamra Jaeger

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
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Mary Putnam

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
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New Parallel Studios

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
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Lisa White

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
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Dylan Sherrard

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
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Justin Moore

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

Westsyde Centennial Park features:

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New Parallel Studios

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

Exhibition Park features:

  • Baseball Diamonds
  • Tennis Courts
  • Rugby Field
  • Skate Park
  • Dog Park
     
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Find local playgrounds and splash parks

See below for a full map of parks, playgrounds, tot lots and more.

@miguelports

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.

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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.

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Olsen Imaging

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.

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