A brand-new splash pad has opened in Penticton, representing what city officials are calling a "milestone" for the east side of Skaha Lake Park.
The facility — a $1.2 million project that included close to $800,000 in combined funding from the federal and provincial governments — was developed in conjunction with the En’owkin Centre.
Its completion was also aided by a $151,475 donation from the Rotary Club of Penticton.
The new pad has several interactive water features, including animal-themed spray cannons, a soaker dumping bucket, ground sprays and a spray tunnel.
It can be found on the east side of Skaha Lake Park.
"Its completion marks a milestone in the City of Penticton’s Skaha Lake Park East Plan, which identified a need to replace the former splash pad with an accessible and modern amenity," the city said in a press release on May 16.
Construction broke ground in November 2024 and replaced the old splash pad in the same spot.
The area has also been enhanced with new landscaping and a seating wall, as well as a misting station.
While the federal government's Canada Community-Building Fund contributed a total of $203,000 for the project, the province kicked in $595,525 from its Growing Communities Fund.
The city says it will hold an official opening event for the splash pad at a later date.
