As the water level in Central Okanagan lakes continues to rise, many regional parks in the Central Okanagan are sporting a new feature害羞草研究所攕tack of sandbags.

Regional district crews have been busy stacking sandbags to protect many waterfront parks against the threat of flooding.

Among those regional parks now 害羞草研究所渁rmed害羞草研究所� with sandbags are Kalamoir (Lakefront trail); Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour; Bertram Creek (pumphouse, east beach); Kaloya (pumphouse) and the Gellatly Nut Farm (buildings, waterfront).

害羞草研究所淪taff identified areas and amenities within these and other regional parks that need to be protected from potential flood damage,害羞草研究所� CORD communications officer Bruce Smith said. 害羞草研究所淭hey害羞草研究所檒l continue installing protective works in high risk areas. While these parks remain open, we ask that visitors not touch any sandbags and other flood protection.害羞草研究所�

The small boat launch located at Fintry Community Park access No. 1, at the end of Fintry Delta Road on the west side of Okanagan Lake, and the main launch at Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park on Okanagan Centre Road West are both still open, but may be subject to closure on short notice for safety reasons due to changing lake levels and weather conditions.

害羞草研究所淭he threat of flooding continues and there could be unexpected increases in water levels along area creeks and streams, added Smith. 害羞草研究所淰isitors and leashed pets should stay back from creek banks, which can be slippery and subject to erosion.害羞草研究所�

The following regional parks remain closed:

害羞草研究所� Glen Canyon Regional Park from the Acorn bridge downstream to the Gellatly Road parking area and from the Constable Neil Bruce entrance upstream to the Covington Crescent entrance at Last Mountain Community Park

害羞草研究所� Hardy Falls Regional Park

害羞草研究所� Mill Creek Regional Park

害羞草研究所� Killiney Beach Community Park 害羞草研究所� including the boat launch is closed to all visitors, with limited vehicle access through the park for waterfront properties.

While these parks are closed, the regional district encourages residents to visit many other regional parks that are not affected by flooding and rising waters. You can view them at www.regionaldistrict.com/pickapark

Regional Parks staff is monitoring creek levels in all these areas and when safe will be assessing the condition of bridges, trails and other amenities in these parks. Parks may be closed on short notice should conditions change.