Dog Beaches
It can get fairly hot in the summertime, and if you’re travelling with a dog you might be looking for a place you can stop where they can take a dip in the water. Fortunately, there are a number of good beaches where they can do this.
While dogs are often not invited to swim on the busiest beaches in the area without a leash, there are several dedicated dog beaches where you can let them off their leash and they can go for a dip.
Okanagan Lake Dog Beach in Penticton
There is plenty of room to romp and play in the water at this beach, without the need of a leash
The Okanagan Lake dog park is located in a very convenient spot between the Lakeside Resort and the Japanese Gardens. The setting is wonderful, and you will meet many new “friends” who come to play. There is free parking if you park near the Japanese Gardens and walk through.
Okanagan Lake Dog Beach in Summerland
Summerland has a beautiful beach and a great waterfront path for a leisurely stroll. There is a leash-free dog zone with beach access right up on a point. There is lots of parking available and is a fairly laid back experience.
In the same park that has the beach access, there is also a fenced in Dog play area that does not have access to the lake. This might be ideal for those days when you feel it’s either a bit too cold, or a bit too messy for a dip, but your dog really needs to run around for a bit.
Skaha Lake Dog Beach in Penticton
This dedicated beach is a little more difficult to get to, as it is a little drive down Eastside Road. But the good news it is rarely that busy and there is plenty of space to romp and play.
This Dog Beach is not located where all the foot traffic is, or the main swimming areas are. You have to drive a little ways down eastside road, past the turnoff to Painted Rock winery and Skaha Bluffs to get to it. It can come up to you pretty quickly after the Skaha Bluff turnoff, so keep your eyes open. There is a small parking lot – or one could view it as an extra large pull-off area.
Kaleden Dog Beach
Kaleden is a small enough community that there us usually plenty of room on the beach for everyone. There is lots of space for dogs and humans to roam. When you drive down the hill off the main highway, you will meander down until you reach the lake. The Pioneer Park and beach is the first thing you will find.
Okanagan Falls Dog Beach
The Okanagan Falls dog park and beach is easy to find, and is a great place to stop on a hot day while travelling between Penticton and Oliver. The fenced in area comes complete with a fake fire hydrant.
The entire beach and park area is officially called Kenyon Park, but since there really is only one big park on Skaha lake in Okanagan Falls, most just refer to it as the main beach.
