Kelowna, West Kelowna and Lake Country have 16 officially designated off-leash dog parks or hikes:
- 12 with fully fenced and gated enclosures
- 5 with a separate enclosure for small dogs
- 1 with off-leash hiking trails
- 5 with a beach or swimming area
Click through to our directory listings for more details, pictures, maps and links.
We found this region had a nice balance of park types and features but we thought there would be more officially designated off-leash swimming areas given the amount of lake frontage in the area. That said, we really enjoyed the dog beaches on Okanagan Lake, the weather was pristine and we all had a good dip in the lake to cool off. Be sure to visit Cedar Creek Park on the east side of the lake!
The region also has a lot of fully-fenced enclosures, 12 out of 16 parks, and some of them are very large, providing enough space for dogs’ humans to get some exercise too. Ellison Park on the backside of the Kelowna International Airport is so enormous you may forget you’re in an enclosed space!
Woodsdale Packinghouse Park (off-leash dog park), Lakeside, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
3041 Woodsdale Rd, Lake Country, BC, Canada
Summary: An off-leash dog park located at Woodsdale Park in Lake Country, BC
Westbank Centre Park (off-leash dog park), West Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
- No dogs allowed areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
- Small dog enclosure (fully fenced & gated)
- Drinking water
2569 May Street, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Westbank Town Centre Off-Leash Dog Park features a large fully-fenced enclosure and a separate enclosure for small dogs. It has drinking water, a bark mulch surface and some seating under a large shade tree.
Shannon Woods Park (off-leash dog park), West Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
- No dogs allowed areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
- Drinking water
2490 Shannon Woods Drive, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Shannon Woods Off-Leash Dog Park features a fully-fenced enclosure with a bark mulch surface. It’s a large enclosure with drinking water and a large gravel parking lot.
Rutland Recreation Park (off-leash dog park), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
- No dogs allowed areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
- Small dog enclosure (fully fenced & gated)
- Drinking water
645 Dodd Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: A very large, fully-fenced off-leash dog park featuring a separate small-dog area, drinking water, benches and more.
Rowcliffe Park (off-leash dog park), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
536 Rowcliffe Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Rowcliffe Park has a small, fully-fenced dog park and is located a few blocks southeast of downtown Kelowna. It has a double-gated entry into the enclosure and the surface is completely covered in bark mulch.
Oyama Off-Leash Dog Park, Lake Country, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
15445 Oyama Road, Lake Country, BC, Canada
Summary: A fully-fenced off-leash dog park located in Lake Country, BC.
North Glenmore Off-Leash Dog Park, Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
2150 Glenmore Road North, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: North Glenmore Park has a large, fully-fenced off-leash dog park. The enclosure includes a large grassy area on the hillside with a path that runs up the hill.
Mission Recreation Park (off-leash dog park), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
- Small dog enclosure (fully fenced & gated)
- Drinking water
4105 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: The dog park at Mission Recreation Park is a very large, fenced dog park with a separate small-dog enclosure. The park features some small tables and chairs as well as benches throughout.
Knox Mountain Park (off-leash dog park), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
- No dogs allowed areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
450 Knox Mountain Drive, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Knox Mountain Dog Park has a fully-fenced enclosure on the hillside, with spectacular south-facing views of Okanagan Lake and downtown Kelowna. Part of the enclosure is long and narrow, and runs up the hillside next to the road, but the above that, it levels out and opens up into a fairly large field.
Kalamoir Beach Regional Park (off-leash dog park), West Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Swimming area (beach)
- Poop bags
Trail difficulty:
- Beginner
Trail length:
- Less than 1 kilometer
- Between 1 and 5 kilometers
Trail elevation gain:
- Mostly flat
- Mild
Kalamoir Beach, Collens Hill Road, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Kalamoir Regional Park has 3 dog beaches on the west side of Okanagan Lake. One next to the parking lot (south) and 2 several hundred meters north of the parking lot. The park also has on-leash trails running along the water and up the hillside.
Gellatly Off-Leash Dog Park (Beach), West Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Swimming area (beach)
Gellatly Dog Beach, Gellatly Road, West Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Gallatly Off-Leash Dog Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on the west side of Okanagan Lake. The beach is fully-fenced and gated and has several picnic tables. There is a parking lot at the Rotary Park which is east of the dog beach.
Enterprise Park (off-leash dog park), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Double gated entry (to the off-leash enclosure)
- Swimming area (beach)
2500 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Enterprise Dog Park is a small fully-fenced enclosure with a small water access where dogs like to swim in the pond. The enclosure is long, narrow and wide open, so it’s a good place for fetch or to play with other dogs.
Ellison Off-Leash Dog Park, Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Fully fenced and gated off-leash enclosure
- Small dog enclosure (fully fenced & gated)
- Off-leash trails
Trail difficulty:
- Beginner
Trail length:
- Less than 1 kilometer
- Between 1 and 5 kilometers
Trail elevation gain:
- Mostly flat
- Mild
4720 Old Vernon Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Ellison off-leash park is a very large park located behind the airport in Kelowna. There are separate large-dog and small-dog enclosures and both are very large.
Duggan Park (off-leash dog park), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Small dog enclosure (fully fenced & gated)
1494 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Duggan Dog Park is a small-dog only off-leash park. It has a fully-fenced enclosure and is located behind the playground. Dogs must be less than 16″ tall and under 25 pounds to use the off-leash area.
Coral Beach North (off-leash dog beach), Lake Country, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Swimming area (beach)
17494 Coral Beach Road, Lake Country, BC, Canada
Summary: An off-leash swim area for dogs located North of Coral Beach Park in Lake Country, BC.
Cedar Creek Park (off-leash dog park and beach), Kelowna, BC
Leashing Requirements:
- Off-leash areas
- On-leash areas
Dog Features:
- Swimming area (beach)
5200 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Summary: Cedar Creek is a beautiful off-leash beach and park area. To access the beach you can either park in the large parking lot at 5200 Lakeshore Road, or you can drive a little further and park in the boat launch parking lot which is closer to the water.