Photo: RDCO

Flood damage at Hardy Falls Regional Park.

Spring flood damage will keep a handful of Okanagan parks closed for at least a year.

The Central Okanagan Regional District announced Monday that damage has closed four parks that will stay closed until next year.

“We thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we work through the process to fund repairs and reopen these parks,” said Bruce smith, communication officer. “...getting them back to the shape they were in before the unprecedented flood waters severely damaged them.”

Repairs are expected to take 12 to 18 months.

The following parks remain closed until further notice:

• Hardy Falls Regional Park
• Mill Creek Regional Park
• Fintry Community Park Access #1 (boat launch)
• Killiney Beach Community Park

The following parks remain open with restricted capacity:

• Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park
• Glen Canyon Regional Park (lower section, Gellatly Road to town centre)

“You still have plenty of time before the snow flies to get out and enjoy some great fall visits to any one of the other 28 regional parks that are open,” said Smith.

For a list of open parks, visit this link.