The City of Kelowna has closed three public parks because of the extreme fire danger.
They are Paul’s Tomb and Lochview Trail, Canyon Falls Park and the Dewdney Road #1 beach access.
“These parks have been identified as a risk with limited access points paired with extremely dry grass and underbrush that can ignite in the hot, dry conditions we’ve been experiencing,” said Parks Services Manager Blair Stewart in a news release.
Dilworth Mountain Park was closed last week and the road to the top of Knox Mountain Park is off-limits to vehicle traffic.
The city is reminding people smoking is prohibited within parks. Offenders could be fined up to $500.
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