High water closes section of regional park trail

Rising water levels and increased flows have resulted in the closure of a section of the Mission Creek Greenway recreational trail.

“Until Mission Creek returns to a safe level and our staff can safely assess trail conditions,” RDCO Communications Officer Bruce Smith said, “the Greenway corridor is closed from the Hollywood Road south entrance of Scenic Canyon Regional Park to the Smoothing Stones bridge, a distance of approximately 1.7-kilometres.”

All other sections of the Greenway recreational trail are still open although the underpasses at the Gordon Drive and Casorso Road bridges remain closed. Pedestrians and cyclists of the Greenway are asked to use caution and only cross Casorso Road and Gordon Drive when it is safe. Motorists are also asked to watch for Greenway users who may be crossing roads in these areas while the underpasses are closed.”

The Regional District of Central Okanagan urges visitors to respect closure signs posted at these locations until waters recede.

Regional Parks staff continues to monitor creek levels along the Mission Creek Greenway and Scenic Canyon regional park recreational corridor

People are reminded that during spring runoff water levels in area creeks may rise unexpectedly and they, children and pets should stay safely back from creek banks, which may be slippery or subject to erosion.

Boaters and those using Okanagan Lake boat launches are advised practice physical distancing and watch for floating debris that may enter the lake as a result of the spring runoff.