More Naramata parkland

Photo: Deborah Pfeiffer

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has announced the purchase of three properties within the community of Naramata for parkland use.

Two parcels of land totaling .76 acres are located adjacent to Wharf Waterfront Park and a 1.5 acre parcel is located adjacent to the Naramata Elementary School.

The RDOS  entered into negotiations with the BC Tree Fruit Cooperative in November of 2015 to acquire property located at 3950 and 3955 1st Street in Naramata for this use.

After completing the necessary steps, the $1,150,000 sale finalized in September.

Also, in November of 2015, the district began negotiations with School District 67 to acquire property at 860 Robinson Ave., for the same use

The specific parcel is located adjacent to the elementary school and includes tennis and sports courts.

On March 24,  the board authorized the purchase amount of $451,000.00 for the property using parkland acquisition funds.

A facility use agreement was also completed between the RDOS and the school district as part of the sale.

The agreement allows for the use of the land and school building for community recreation programs.

“The Regional District would like to thank Electoral Area “E” Director Karla Kozakevich and the Naramata Parks and Recreation Commission for their leadership and support during the parkland acquisition process,” said RDOS Chair Mark Pendergraft.

The recent land purchases and facility use agreement will provide new opportunities to enjoy the outdoor spaces and planned recreation programming in the community.