Kelowna council likes what it sees in new activity centres in Glenmore and Mission.
Staff recently gave council an update on functional space planning for facilities. They will offer multi-generational programs and 91 childcare spaces at each location.
Councillor Luke Stack said he would like to see a coffee or gathering area for visitors.
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Coun. Maxine DeHart agreed noting the city would 害羞草研究所渕iss the mark害羞草研究所� without a coffee or food facility.
Staff told council that vending machines offering health food options will be located in both facilities.
Stack was also pleased to learn the Glenmore centre will have a full-size gym.
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Glenmore will also be home to an Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) express branch.
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Another express branch will be part of the future redevelopment of Parkinson Recreation Centre.
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Staff told council that planning was also broadened to include opportunities for the future expansion of MNP Place, the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, and the overall Mission Recreation Park (MRP) campus.
The city害羞草研究所檚 10-year capital budget includes a renovation and expansion of MNP Place in 2028-29.
