Okanagan. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Special notes
- There are no developed trails in the park.
- There is no viewing platform, but there are excellent views of Okanagan Lake.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
Kickinine Park is located 10km north of Penticton's city centre, off Hwy 97. This park can only be entered by northbound traffic, there is no left turn lane for southbound traffic. Visitors must drive through the park and exit to the north.
Soorimpt can be accessed by either northbound or southbound traffic because of the turning lanes incorporated into the highway. Traffic can turn around in the boat launch area or proceed through the picnic area to a large paved turn around and go back through the parking area to the park entrance.
Pyramid can also be accessed by both north and southbound traffic. Once in the park, traffic direction is one-way through the parking area and around a loop back to the park entrance.
Things to do
Swimming areas are designated with buoys.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
There are fishing opportunities in this park.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not permitted in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
About this park
The park was established August 3, 1970.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
| Park operator | This park is operated by Kaloya Contracting Ltd. Please specify the park name when sending or leaving a message. |
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| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
