The plaza in Stuart Park has proven a very popular destination in the winter for fun seekers and now the Downtown Kelowna Association has opened an outdoor rec room and social lounge in the plaza.
Giant chess set, ping pong tables and moveable chairs will be set up in the heart of downtown Kelowna throughout the rest of the spring and summer.
According to the city, the equipment will be set out for public use between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays, weather permitting, starting today May 19th. The equipment will be packed up at the end of August.
“During the winter, the plaza is very popular for ice skating,” said Lindsay Clement, Park and Landscape Planner.
“In the summer, it gets used occasionally for concerts or large events, but it seems to be largely underused. Through adding amenities that offer social and well-being opportunities for all, we are hoping we can activate the space and encourage people to spend more time here.”
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