Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre and Campus

Parkinson Recreation Centre is more than a building. It's a place for people to move, grow, thrive, learn, and belong. Investing in the Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre is an investment in the wellbeing of our community. Stay up to date with the latest plans and progress through the Building a Stronger Kelowna quarterly e-update.

The Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre will offer state-of-the-art amenities designed to elevate programming, support health and wellness, enable rehabilitation, and inspire local athletes.

Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre Highlights

Parkinson Recreation Park Highlights

The 19.4-hectare park, the equivalent of 20 football fields, features integrated transportation networks, connection to the Apple Bowl, new and adjusted parking lots with approximately 700 spots, multi-use grass areas, accessible playgrounds, and outdoor fitness equipment. The park also integrates with the Mill Creek restoration project and creates childcare outdoor spaces to meet provincial requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Redeveloped Parkinson Recreation Centre be open to the public?

The Redeveloped Parkinson Recreation Centre will open in late 2027.

Will existing Parkinson Recreation Centre programs be impacted during construction?

No, existing PRC programs will not be impacted during construction. The facility will stay open during construction and all regularly programmed activities will be available.

Will sports fields at Parkinson Recreation Centre be impacted?

To support sports fields users, three fields on the Parkinson Recreation Centre site will be available for play throughout project construction. To mitigate the short-term sports fields impact at the Parkinson Recreation Centre site, the City is working on upgrading sports fields at Glenmore by adding lights to increase playing time and accommodate more users. Additionally, a natural sports field at Glenmore is under construction and is planned to be ready by 2026, along with two new sports fields at Rutland with planned completion in 2026.

What is the project timeline?

2028: Demolition of Parkinson Recreation Centre
2027: Redeveloped Parkinson Recreation Centre is open
Spring 2025 to 2028: Construction
2024/2025: Project planning and design
December 2023: Confirmation of successful $9.1M Child Care grant, to include 91 child care spaces in the Redeveloped Parkinson Recreation Centre
November 2023: Project team procurement initiated. Procurement completed in April 2024
October 2023: Funding for the Building a Stronger Kelowna achieved electoral approval
April 2023: Council endorsement of the functional plan for the Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre
2022: Capital costing & detailed planning.
2021: Functional program update
2015: Space feasibility was completed
2013: Parkinson Recreation Centre Space Program Study was completed
2011: Infrastructure planning study identified that the Redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre was a priority

What is the history of the project?

What are the guiding principles of the project?

In 2022, Council approved the project’s Guiding Principles for prioritizing program needs, informing site amenities, and to measure program success.

People Focused

Focus on wellness and healthy living
Encourage multi-generational integration
Create a centre of excellence for wellness, recreation, culture, and sport for all
Facilitate new sport tourism opportunities

Good Stewards

Build a thriving community
Minimize operation interruptions of existing sports fields and recreation centre
Maintain existing sports field programming, as much as possible

Innovative

Challenge expectations with bold innovation throughout the project
Foster community inclusivity, and pride
The use of a collaborative delivery methodology to design and construct the Redeveloped Parkinson Recreation Centre

Cultivate partnerships

Facilitate collaboration with other partners who share values and objectives
Engage with the Indigenous community for collaboration opportunities

Sustainable

Deliver a facility that responds to climate change through leadership in sustainable design and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Optimize sustainable building and landscape design
Incorporate multi-modal transportation options like cycling, walking, and transit

Why redevelop Parkinson Recreation Centre rather than renovate?

A feasibility study showed that developing a new recreation centre was a better investment for Kelowna's future rather than renovating it.