6 Best Kelowna Dog Beach & Kelowna Off Leash Dog Park

Beaches Near Me That Allow Dogs | Beaches Where Dogs Are Allowed | Dog Walking Beach & Dog Friendly Beaches in Kelowna

Looking for a dog-friendly place for your furry friend to swim in Kelowna, BC?

The beautiful Okanagan is full of regional parks, walking trails, and beaches, but since not all of them allow dogs, we’ve rounded up the best off-leash beaches in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

Kelowna’s dog parks and dog beaches are open from 6am and 10pm.

Please know that if your pet comes into contact with wild animals (including ducks) outside of an off-leash dog park, you may face a fine of $345 under the BC Wildlife Act - so make sure you play nice and stay inside the designated dog park boundaries.

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Dog-friendly Beaches Near Me | Kelowna Off-leash Dog Beaches
1.   Cedar Creek Park - The Best Kelowna Dog Beach

Located off the beaten path at 5205 Lakeshore Rd, Cedar Creek is the biggest dog beach in Kelowna with hiking trails and gorgeous views of the mountains and Okanagan Lake.

With a long waterfront and a spacious off-leash field, your four legged friend can run, bark, and make new pals all day.

Bring good footwear because the beach area is quite rocky.

Google Map: Cedar Creek Dog Park

2.   Gellatly Dog Beach, West Kelowna

Gellatly Dog Beach waterfront park has a sandy beach that’s divided into separate leash on and leash off sections.

There’s free parking, picnic tables, washroom facilities, and doggie bags to keep the park pristine.

Parking is located on Gellatly Rd near Boucherie Rd in West Kelowna, BC - 5 minutes drive from dog-friendly fruit stands, ice cream stands, and great restaurants.

Google Map: Gellatly Dog Beach

3.   Poplar Point Off Leash Dog Beach

Located immediately North of Sutherland Bay Park at 589 Poplar Point Dr, this sandy waterfront park has a fenced off area for dogs, and a wedge of shade from the on site willow tree. Please know that dogs are only allowed to swim within the fenced area at Poplar Point. The rest of Poplar Point is not a dog beach and bylaw tickets may be issued by the City of Kelowna.

Google Map: Poplar Point Off Leash Dog Area

4. Bear Creek Provincial Park Dog Beach

The north side of Bear Creek Park’s beach is a lesser-known off leash area with plenty of room for dogs to chase ducks or prance across the log booms.

Bear Creek’s dog zone is a great place to visit after hiking the nearby trail network in Bear Creek Park or if you’re staying at the campsite.

Google Maps image showing the location of the dog-friendly swim area at Bear Creek Park, Central Okanagan

Google Map: Parking near the dog area at Bear Creek Provincial Park

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5.   117 Lake Avenue Beach Access

Known by locals as “mushroom beach,” this sandy waterfront park has plenty of space for dogs to play and ample shade from the weeping willows.

117 Lake Avenue Beach Access is an off-leash dog park located next to Kelowna City Park and the William Bennett Bridge. To get there, take the underground pedestrian and bike tunnel via City Park.

This is a popular park space for locals - with and without dogs - and gets quite busy some evenings.

Google Map: Lake Avenue Dog Off-leash Beach

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6. Downtown Sails Dog Beach

The Downtown Sails Dog area is a tiny waterfront park located between City Park and the Yacht Club, right next to the Kelowna Sails statue.

There’s not much roaming space, but it’s the only place for your pooch to swim downtown besides Lake Avenue. Designated off-leash hours are posted on site.

A few restaurants and coffee shops on Bernard Avenue like the Bean Scene have doggy drinking bowls and dog-friendly outdoor patios.

Google Map showing the Downtown Sails Doggo Zone

Google Map: Downtown Sails Dog area

For a full list of Kelowna’s leash dog parks, off leash dog parks, and dog trails, check the Central Okanagan Regional District website or the City of Kelowna’s parks map.

In 2023, Kelowna even has a dog nightlife scene with Unleashed Brewing Co now letting you bring your dog into their taproom.