Riverside Park - Centre of the City
Riverside Park - Centre of the City
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PookyCake
Victoria, Canada14,560 contributions
Jun 2021
When my partner and I were plotting and planning our Okanagan itinerary, Riverside Park was one of the “must stop” locations. The combination of high ratings, good words and beautiful pictures won us over and, we thought, promised an epic experience. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the park and explored, we left feeling a little underwhelmed. I mean, it’s a nice park, but far from being the “Most amazing park,” to quote an earlier review.
As we ambled about in the hot summer sun, we enjoyed the greenspace, weeping willow trees, access to the Thompson River and Uji Friendship Garden. The Friendship Garden, by the way, is a nice bit of contemporary history: It signifies the “sister city relationship” between Kamloops and Uji, Japan. In seeing this, I couldn’t help but think of similar arrangements elsewhere in the Province (Prince Rupert and Victoria). It really is nice when we can, as upstanding citizens, form relationship and foster goodwill between different cities and countries. Such symbolism seems distant and challenging in our current day.
In any event, while we weren’t blown away by this park (the #2 thing to do in Kamloops?), I’m sure many others will enjoy it: The children’s waterpark, small beach, basketball and tennis courts speak to a much larger audience. For us, though, it was just a stop.
As we ambled about in the hot summer sun, we enjoyed the greenspace, weeping willow trees, access to the Thompson River and Uji Friendship Garden. The Friendship Garden, by the way, is a nice bit of contemporary history: It signifies the “sister city relationship” between Kamloops and Uji, Japan. In seeing this, I couldn’t help but think of similar arrangements elsewhere in the Province (Prince Rupert and Victoria). It really is nice when we can, as upstanding citizens, form relationship and foster goodwill between different cities and countries. Such symbolism seems distant and challenging in our current day.
In any event, while we weren’t blown away by this park (the #2 thing to do in Kamloops?), I’m sure many others will enjoy it: The children’s waterpark, small beach, basketball and tennis courts speak to a much larger audience. For us, though, it was just a stop.
Written 11 October 2021
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khoukeens_shj
Calgary, Canada43 contributions
Sept 2020
We had an overnight stay in Kamloops and thought of spending sometime at the Riverside Park. A great park in front of the water with lots of trees, splash park, grass fields, walking trail and a beach. An excellent place to relax. Loved watching the sunset at the pier – gorgeous views.
Written 2 April 2021
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia32,016 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
They have spent a bit of money here to make the park beautiful with gardens and bring in children with playgrounds and a water park. It overlooks the river/lake and is a pleasant spot for a picnic.
Written 17 September 2023
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Jerv A
102 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
Located on the river in downtown Kamloops, riverside park offer plenty of fun for the family.
There is plenty of parking, although the majority of it is not free.
The park offers a beach, water park, child playground, plenty of green space, rose garden and sports facilities.
The park is located minutes from downtown Kamloops which opens up many nice restaurants for lunch or dinner or just a snack.
If you want a cheap day out with the family I would recommend riverside park the place to go.
My only negative comment is that the majority of parking is not free.
There is plenty of parking, although the majority of it is not free.
The park offers a beach, water park, child playground, plenty of green space, rose garden and sports facilities.
The park is located minutes from downtown Kamloops which opens up many nice restaurants for lunch or dinner or just a snack.
If you want a cheap day out with the family I would recommend riverside park the place to go.
My only negative comment is that the majority of parking is not free.
Written 7 June 2013
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Joan R
Kamloops, Canada18 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Great entertainment every night of the summer. Bring your chair and enjoy the music. Food trucks and beer garden on Wednesday.
Written 18 July 2019
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Susan62_13
Sosua, Dominican Republic20 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
If spending anytime in Kamloops take a walk through this park
Gorgeous trees, ice cream to buy, water spray park for kids, read, play ball or just walk along river on the wonderful paved path
Clean beautifully kept. Enjoy live music free all summer every night!
Gorgeous trees, ice cream to buy, water spray park for kids, read, play ball or just walk along river on the wonderful paved path
Clean beautifully kept. Enjoy live music free all summer every night!
Written 28 August 2018
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Brian D
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Aug 2018 • Family
In the middle of the downtown, Riverside park is close to Scoopz ice cream and the Shark Club. Nice park with swing sets and pickle ball courts. Here’s the negative: keep your children close because there are many vagrants in this park.
Written 27 August 2018
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Doug
Kamloops, Canada184 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Riverside Park in the heart of Kamloops is one of the crown jewels of parks in B.C. with a beautiful beach, water park, picnic area, basketball court, public washrooms, dedicated swimming area, and amazing trees and green spaces.This is a park you can spend the whole day at without getting bored, we spent nine days straight there with our grandchildren and had a blast at the beach. Happy travels.
Written 29 July 2015
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travelingrm
New Jersey714 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The park area along the river is really well maintained. We walked here this morning and the mountain and river views are spectacular. We also saw the Rocky Mountaineer pull out of the station and we purchased local strawberries at the nearby Farmer's Market in the downtown area which is there on Wednesdays. I recommend a walk across the Red Bridge which is nearby.
Written 11 June 2014
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harrishwhippets
Sarasota, FL229 contributions
Sept 2019
After getting of the Train, needed to streach our legs and we deceided to walk around town a bit and this park was 3 blocks from our Hotel. Very nicely kept, has a beautiful rose garden, and area for kids to play, tennis courts, and outstanding views. If you do a stop in Kamloops take a short walk to Riverside and enjoy the views for free!!
Written 26 September 2019
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