Parks & Recreation Commissions
The Community Services Department of the Regional District oversees the administration of the operating budgets of Recreation Commissions for the South Okanagan-Similkameen, including Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission, Similkameen Recreation Facility & Pool, Electoral Area ‘F’ Parks Commission (West Bench), Sun Bowl Arena (Osoyoos), Princeton & District Arena Board, Electoral Area ‘E’ Parks and Recreation Commission (Naramata), Oliver Parks & Recreation Society and Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission.
Play an active role in your community!
Volunteer with your local Parks and Recreation Commission
Applications are being sought for individuals interested in serving a 2-year term as a volunteer member of a local Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissions are comprised of RDOS Board-appointed local citizens who provide guidance regarding recreation services, facilities and programming at monthly Parks and Recreation Commission meetings. To be eligible to serve on a Commission, you must be a resident or ratepayer within the service area.
Areas served by Parks and Recreation Commissions:
- Electoral Area “B” (Kobau Park)
- Electoral Areas “B” and “G” and the Village of Keremeos (Similkameen Recreation)
- Electoral Area “D” (Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation)
- Electoral Area “E” (Naramata Parks and Recreation)
- Electoral Area “F” (Parks and Recreation)
- Electoral Area “I” (Kaleden Parks and Recreation)
To apply:
Any person interested in serving on a Parks and Recreation Commission can apply by submitting their name and a brief resume by email, fax, mail or in person to:
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
Senior Manager, Community Services
101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9
Email: cs@rdos.bc.ca Fax: 250-492-0063
Applications must be received by 12:30 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2023
Click here to view the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Parks and Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 2732, 2016.