A new beachfront park will connect Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Mission Creek Greenway and the Waterfront Walkway.

Mayor Tom Dyas made the announcement on the city害羞草研究所檚 YouTube channel.

害羞草研究所淭he City of Kelowna recently made a historic acquisition of a 1.8-acre waterfront lot at 3896 Truswell Road.害羞草研究所�

The property, located at the mouth of Mission Creek, provides 340 feet of lakeshore, 220 feet along the creek, and views of Okanagan Lake.

害羞草研究所淚t also unlocks 400 feet of existing city walkway securing public access to the two-acre beachfront area commonly known as Secret Beach,害羞草研究所� Dyas added.

The property was purchased from the Truswell family.

害羞草研究所淭he acquisition of this property is truly a legacy for our city,害羞草研究所� Dyas noted. 害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 an important step to ensure that Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 beautiful waterfront can be enjoyed by all for generations to come.害羞草研究所�

The land is also an important environmental asset to the city, according to Derek Edstrom, partnerships and investment director.

害羞草研究所淢ission Creek is a key contributor to Okanagan Lakes害羞草研究所檚 quality and quantity.害羞草研究所�

The new park is a cornerstone in the city害羞草研究所檚 plan to create a string of destination beach parks that are linked together by pathways and waterways, Edstrom added.

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