A new beachfront park will connect Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Mission Creek Greenway and the Waterfront Walkway.
Mayor Tom Dyas made the announcement on the citysa国际传媒檚 YouTube channel.
sa国际传媒淭he City of Kelowna recently made a historic acquisition of a 1.8-acre waterfront lot at 3896 Truswell Road.sa国际传媒�
The property, located at the mouth of Mission Creek, provides 340 feet of lakeshore, 220 feet along the creek, and views of Okanagan Lake.
sa国际传媒淚t also unlocks 400 feet of existing city walkway securing public access to the two-acre beachfront area commonly known as Secret Beach,sa国际传媒� Dyas added.
The property was purchased from the Truswell family.
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The land is also an important environmental asset to the city, according to Derek Edstrom, partnerships and investment director.
sa国际传媒淢ission Creek is a key contributor to Okanagan Lakessa国际传媒檚 quality and quantity.sa国际传媒�
The new park is a cornerstone in the citysa国际传媒檚 plan to create a string of destination beach parks that are linked together by pathways and waterways, Edstrom added.
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