Kelowna

Photo: Trevor Rockliffe

Stuart Park skating rink closes for the season Thursday, but Kasugai Gardens will be open, a sure sign that spring is around the corner.

The Japanese garden located off Queensway Boulevard east of City Hall is open daily starting March 1, and closes Oct. 31 to allow maintenance over the winter.

Kasugai Gardens provides a tranquil environment featuring traditional elements of a Japanese garden such as stone lanterns, pine trees and a waterfall and pond.

The gardens were completed in 1987 to symbolize the friendship between Kelowna and Kasugai, Japan, sister cities since 1981.

For more information about city parks and public spaces, visit kelowna.ca/parks.