Oliver and District Recreation

04/24/2025

🌟 Ready to shake up your routine this May? 🌟

Our next sessions of adult pottery and fitness classes are starting soon — and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you're looking to get creative with clay or build strength and flexibility, now’s the perfect time to try something new, learn fresh skills, and meet awesome people in your community.

🧘‍♀️🏋️‍♂️ Heads up: Some of our fitness and yoga classes fill up fast, so don’t wait — register early to secure your spot!

🎨 Browse all upcoming adult activities and sign up by clicking the link below.

Let’s make May your month of movement, creativity, and connection! 💪💫

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04/24/2025

🌳 Spring is here and our parks are coming alive! 🌞

We’re excited to announce some awesome upgrades coming soon — including fresh paint for the Basketball Court, plus brand-new playground equipment and playground surface material at Kinsmen Park! ⛹️‍♂️🛝

🚧 There will be temporary closures at the Kinsmen Park playground Mon May 5 - Fri May 16, and the Community Park basketball court Mon Apr 28 - Sun May 4.

We appreciate your patience while we make these spaces even better! Please obey closure notices and temporary fencing.

In the meantime, check out these great alternatives:
✅ Rotary Park Playground
✅ Tots & Tykes Playground
✅ Local school basketball courts – OES, TEN, SOSS

Thanks for your understanding — we can’t wait to share the exciting results with you! 💚

04/23/2025

🚗🔧 Auto Parts & Collectibles Swap Meet This Saturday! 🔧🚗

Come on down to the Arena this Saturday for a full day of gearhead fun! Whether you're hunting for rare parts, cool collectibles, or just want to browse some awesome auto finds, the South Okanagan Chapter of the VCC has you covered.

🛠️ Swap Meet: Inside the arena – tools, parts, collectibles, antiques, and memorabilia
🚘 Car Show: Right next door at the baseball diamonds – classics, customs, and everything in between!

📅 Saturday
📍 Arena + Ball Diamonds
⏰ 8:00-4:00 – come early for the best deals!

Bring your friends, and don't miss out on this local favorite!

04/22/2025

🌍 Happy Earth Day from Oliver & District Recreation! 🌳

Today, we celebrate the beauty of our planet—and there’s no better place to do that than right here in our very own community parks! Whether you're walking the trails, playing a round of disc golf, enjoying Rotary beach, or hitting a home run on the ball diamonds, take a moment to appreciate the amazing green spaces we share.

Let’s work together to keep our parks clean, green, and thriving all year long. 🌿
✅ Pick up litter
✅ Stay on trails
✅ Respect wildlife
✅ Recycle when you can
✅ Leave no trace

Get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and show some love to the parks that bring us together 💚

Cleaning up in the parks or your neighborhood today?
Remember to wear gloves, and be safe, don't try to move large or bulky item!

04/19/2025

See you Saturday Morning!

04/18/2025

Saturday Morning We are hunting for Easter Eggs!
Join us at the Oliver Community Park!

04/17/2025

🌿 Calling All Nature Lovers in Oliver! 🌿

Do you have a passion for the great outdoors? Love connecting with families and planning fun, educational events? We’re looking for two amazing volunteers to help launch an exciting new Nature Kids BC chapter right here in Oliver! 🐾🌲
Nature Kids BC is all about inspiring children and families to explore, play, and learn in nature — and now, we're bringing that magic to our community with the Oliver Nature Kids Club!

We’re looking for Club Leaders who: ✅ Love nature and being outdoors
✅ Enjoy planning and organizing family-friendly events
✅ Want to make a difference in their community
If this sounds like you (or someone you know!), we’d love to chat and see if this could be the perfect fit.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to get involved here: https://naturekidsbc.ca/join-our-team/

Let’s inspire the next generation of nature stewards — right here at home! 🌎💚

04/14/2025

Thanks to the nearly 200 participants in our races and of course to Interior Running Association Peach City Runners Cellar Door & More Fresh Air Kelowna New Leaf Physiotherapy New Balance for a fun event and the sweet sweet prizes!

Thanks to Desert Valley Running Club and their members for being great ambassadors for our race!

Thanks to all of our volunteers including the Oliver Ambassador Program for volunteering and running a great aid-station!

Official Race results: https://www.interiorrunningassociation.com/race/2025/oliver_10k/

04/14/2025

04/13/2025

Today is Race Day! From roughly 9:00AM - 12:00PM 200 Athletes from all over the Okanagan are participating in our 3K and 10K events in the Community Park and The River Trail heading South!

Please watch out for athletes and be sure to cheer them on!

04/13/2025

Reminder! Anticipate increased traffic in the Community Park and on the west side of the River Path heading south From Fairview Road to Thorpe Road and the East side from the drop structure back to the community park during our 3K/10K Event Sunday the 13th! Events run from 9:00-12:00.

04/12/2025

1 Week from today we are hunting easter eggs in the Park!

Pre-register to help the Easter Bunny know how many to prepare for!

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04/11/2025

🏃‍♀️ GIVEAWAY TIME! 🏃‍♂️
Win 1 adult + 1 child entry to Sunday’s 3K Fun Run!

Need some bonding time and a chance to show your kid you still got it (even if your knees say otherwise)? 😂

To enter, tell us:
What’s your ultimate “fun run” team name for you and your kid?
Best (or funniest) answer wins! 🏅

Winner announced Today at 2PM — get those creative juices (and running shoes) ready! 👟👟

3K and 10K race registration are open at www.raceroster.com until Saturday night! See you Sunday!

04/10/2025

Join the team! We are looking for a couple Baseball and Lacrosse coaches! If you're experienced in the sports and looking to get involved in children's programs this is a great way to get active and give back to the community! Reach out to [email protected] to learn more about our spring coaching opportunities.

04/10/2025

Art Teacher Lindsey Kingsfield is leading our Saturday Art Classes!

Join for a wide variety of creative expressions from painting and drawing to crafting and sculpting we are trying everything!

Children's Art Ages 6-8 & 9-11 & Youth Art ages 12-16 are open for registration online, over the phone or in the Recreation Office.

For more information visit: https://www.oliver.ca/recreation/programs

04/09/2025

We are anticipating another Sunny Sunday for this year's 10K Race!
140 Registrants are joining us for a run, and you can too!

It's not too late to register online and join the fun. This race is sponsored by the Interior Running Association, Peach City Runners, and Cellar Door & More.

Register on raceroster.com: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/97009/2025-oliver-10k3k

04/05/2025

Join Runners from all around the Okanagan Valley on April 13th Oliver 10K/3K race sponsored by The Interior Running Association and their event partners, Oliver & District Recreation, and Cellar Door & More,

All 2025 Registration takes place online: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/97009/2025-oliver-10k3k

See you out on the course!

04/04/2025

Oliver 10K/3K Fun Run is almost here!
You can register NOW here: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/97009/2025-oliver-10k3k

Did you know our 10K is part of the Interior Running Association road race series? This race qualifies for IRA points.

Thanks to the IRA Sponsors: Play Kelowna The Starting Block Fresh Air Kelowna New Leaf Physiotherapy Peach City Runners Cool Running, Walking and Fitness New Balance

And of course our local prize sponsor Cellar door & more!

See you all at the race!

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