McNicoll Park

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This is a phased project. Details on Phase 1 are shown at the bottom of this page.


PHASE TWO

Review the Concepts and Share Your Feedback - Complete the Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first phase of engagement for McNicoll Park. We received valuable feedback from residents, park users, and community organizations about how the park is used today and what improvements would best support the community in the future.

The concept options have been developed as part of the City's planned irrigation renewal project. As the park's irrigation system reaches the end of its service life, the City has an opportunity to review the park layout and explore potential improvements before the new irrigation system is designed and installed.

Based on what we heard, the City has developed a series of concept options for the western portion of McNicoll Park. These concepts explore different ways to enhance the space while maintaining the park's role as a flexible place for recreation, sports, and community use.

Community feedback highlighted strong support for:

  • Maintaining a running track for walking, running, exercise, and recreation
  • Improving field functionality, safety, and overall usability
  • Adding amenities such as shade trees, seating, spectator areas, drinking water access, and other features that support both organized sports and everyday recreation

We're now inviting the community to review the concept options and share feedback to help identify the preferred direction for the site.


Have Your Say

  • Review the proposed concept options for McNicoll Park
  • Complete the short online survey by Sunday, August 16th at 11:59 PM
  • Help identify the community's preferred concept and features


Next Steps

After the survey closes, the City will review all feedback and refine the preferred concept. The refined concept will then be incorporated into the detailed design for the McNicoll Park irrigation renewal project.


PHASE ONE

Project Overview

McNicoll Park is a multi-use park located in the eastern area of Penticton. The project involves the eastern portion of McNicoll Park, as indicated by the blue project boundary in the photo above. This portion of the park includes a sports field, cinder track, and supporting amenities that are used by both organized groups and the broader community.

The City is planning to replace the park’s aging irrigation system and, as part of this work, is taking the opportunity to review how the site is used and how it can best support current and future needs.

Community engagement will help inform this process by identifying how the park is used today and what refinements or adjustments may be considered as part of the project.

This work aligns with the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Sports and Recreation Needs Assessment and supports Council’s approved capital projects for 2026.

Project Goals

The goal of this project is to ensure McNicoll Park continues to function as a well-used and adaptable community space.

Through this project, the City aims to:

  • Replace aging irrigation infrastructure
  • Understand how the park is currently used
  • Identify opportunities to improve the layout and functionality of the site
  • Support both organized sports groups and general community use
  • Ensure the park remains sustainable and easy to maintain over time

Get Involved

  • Attend the pop-up stations on April 18, 2026, from 10 am-12 pm
  • Complete the survey by April 30th, 2026




About McNicoll Park

McNicoll Park is a larger, active park that supports a range of recreational uses.

  • Location: 1051 Penticton Avenue
  • Size: Approximately 5.3 acres
  • Primary features:
    • Rugby/football field (oval)
    • Cinder running track (approximately 2,975 m²) - see image above
    • Irrigation system
    • Bleachers and storage (C-can)
    • Pathways and surrounding open space
    • Mature trees surrounding the site
    • The park forms part of a broader recreational area that also includes a baseball diamond, school grounds and is connected to nearby amenities and neighbourhoods.
  • The site is:
    • Adjacent to L’école Entre Lacs School
    • Connected to the Penticton Creek Pathway
    • Located along Penticton Avenue, a key corridor
    • Surrounded by residential neighbourhoods
    • Within proximity to other recreational spaces such as McLaren Park and Duncan Ave.

The current irrigation system at McNicoll Park is approximately 40 years old and has exceeded its expected service life. This renewal project provides an opportunity to step back and review how the site functions overall before finalizing the new irrigation layout.

Key considerations include:

  • Supporting both organized sports and informal community use
  • Understanding how different areas of the park site are currently used
  • Ensuring the irrigation layout aligns with current and future recreation needs
  • Protecting mature trees and existing site features

No design decisions have been made at this stage. Community input, along with feedback from user groups, will help identify potential site configurations that support both organized sports and the broader community.


This is a phased project. Details on Phase 1 are shown at the bottom of this page.


PHASE TWO

Review the Concepts and Share Your Feedback - Complete the Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first phase of engagement for McNicoll Park. We received valuable feedback from residents, park users, and community organizations about how the park is used today and what improvements would best support the community in the future.

The concept options have been developed as part of the City's planned irrigation renewal project. As the park's irrigation system reaches the end of its service life, the City has an opportunity to review the park layout and explore potential improvements before the new irrigation system is designed and installed.

Based on what we heard, the City has developed a series of concept options for the western portion of McNicoll Park. These concepts explore different ways to enhance the space while maintaining the park's role as a flexible place for recreation, sports, and community use.

Community feedback highlighted strong support for:

  • Maintaining a running track for walking, running, exercise, and recreation
  • Improving field functionality, safety, and overall usability
  • Adding amenities such as shade trees, seating, spectator areas, drinking water access, and other features that support both organized sports and everyday recreation

We're now inviting the community to review the concept options and share feedback to help identify the preferred direction for the site.


Have Your Say

  • Review the proposed concept options for McNicoll Park
  • Complete the short online survey by Sunday, August 16th at 11:59 PM
  • Help identify the community's preferred concept and features


Next Steps

After the survey closes, the City will review all feedback and refine the preferred concept. The refined concept will then be incorporated into the detailed design for the McNicoll Park irrigation renewal project.


PHASE ONE

Project Overview

McNicoll Park is a multi-use park located in the eastern area of Penticton. The project involves the eastern portion of McNicoll Park, as indicated by the blue project boundary in the photo above. This portion of the park includes a sports field, cinder track, and supporting amenities that are used by both organized groups and the broader community.

The City is planning to replace the park’s aging irrigation system and, as part of this work, is taking the opportunity to review how the site is used and how it can best support current and future needs.

Community engagement will help inform this process by identifying how the park is used today and what refinements or adjustments may be considered as part of the project.

This work aligns with the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Sports and Recreation Needs Assessment and supports Council’s approved capital projects for 2026.

Project Goals

The goal of this project is to ensure McNicoll Park continues to function as a well-used and adaptable community space.

Through this project, the City aims to:

  • Replace aging irrigation infrastructure
  • Understand how the park is currently used
  • Identify opportunities to improve the layout and functionality of the site
  • Support both organized sports groups and general community use
  • Ensure the park remains sustainable and easy to maintain over time

Get Involved

  • Attend the pop-up stations on April 18, 2026, from 10 am-12 pm
  • Complete the survey by April 30th, 2026




About McNicoll Park

McNicoll Park is a larger, active park that supports a range of recreational uses.

  • Location: 1051 Penticton Avenue
  • Size: Approximately 5.3 acres
  • Primary features:
    • Rugby/football field (oval)
    • Cinder running track (approximately 2,975 m²) - see image above
    • Irrigation system
    • Bleachers and storage (C-can)
    • Pathways and surrounding open space
    • Mature trees surrounding the site
    • The park forms part of a broader recreational area that also includes a baseball diamond, school grounds and is connected to nearby amenities and neighbourhoods.
  • The site is:
    • Adjacent to L’école Entre Lacs School
    • Connected to the Penticton Creek Pathway
    • Located along Penticton Avenue, a key corridor
    • Surrounded by residential neighbourhoods
    • Within proximity to other recreational spaces such as McLaren Park and Duncan Ave.

The current irrigation system at McNicoll Park is approximately 40 years old and has exceeded its expected service life. This renewal project provides an opportunity to step back and review how the site functions overall before finalizing the new irrigation layout.

Key considerations include:

  • Supporting both organized sports and informal community use
  • Understanding how different areas of the park site are currently used
  • Ensuring the irrigation layout aligns with current and future recreation needs
  • Protecting mature trees and existing site features

No design decisions have been made at this stage. Community input, along with feedback from user groups, will help identify potential site configurations that support both organized sports and the broader community.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    McNicoll Park Concept Options Survey

    The City has developed concept options for the western portion of McNicoll Park based on community feedback. Review the concepts and complete this survey to help identify the preferred direction for the park.


    Note: The City of Penticton respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Your personal information will be collected and only used for the purpose of gathering feedback on the McNicoll Park Concept Options Survey and possible improvements pursuant to Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, access, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact Corporate Officer/Head of FOIPPA at foi@penticton.ca or 250-490-2400.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    McNicoll Park Survey

    McNicoll Park is a multi-use park located in the eastern area of Penticton. The park includes a sports field, cinder track, and supporting amenities that are used by both organized groups and the broader community.

    The City is planning to replace the park’s aging irrigation system and, as part of this work, is taking the opportunity to review how the site is used and how it can best support current and future needs. Community engagement will help inform this process by identifying how the park is used today and what refinements or adjustments may be considered as part of the project.

    Note: The City of Penticton respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. Your personal information will be collected and only used for the purpose of gathering feedback on the McNicoll Park Survey and possible improvements pursuant to Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection, access, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact Corporate Officer/Head of FOIPPA at foi@penticton.ca or 250-490-2400.

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Page last updated: 17 Aug 2026, 10:31 AM