Glenmore park will be closed for several months for upgrades

Photo: City of Kelowna

Construction is about to begin on improvements to Ballou Park in Glenmore.

Ballou Park will be completely closed with limited access to Knox Mountain, from June 13 until approximately November 2022.

The city says pathways will be created during construction so community garden members can access their plots during construction.

“Engagement helped shape the final design of Ballou after respondents indicated a need for a range of play opportunities for children, as well as identifying that the tobogganing hill was highly valued,” said project technician Amy Nyhof.

“The adventure playground includes components for the younger kids such as spring toys, spinners and baby swings, with a zipline and swings for older kids and lots of other play features for those in between.”

The city says the tobogganing hill will remain but is being enhanced.

Construction hours are typically scheduled for Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Work may occur outside of regular construction hours, including evenings and weekends, to minimize impacts on residents and limit the time of active construction in the area.