Public input sought for Manhattan Point Park

The City of Kelowna is asking the public to provide input to shape the future of Manhattan Point Park.

Work is underway to design the park, located on Okanagan Lake off Manhattan Drive, and the public is asked to give feedback on uses, priorities and aesthetic options for the site.

An online survey is open until August 4 for people to offer their ideas for Manhattan Point Park.

The City of Kelowna will also host a “walkshop” where people can explore the park, learn about the city’s vision for the site from the project team, and then provide their input. That event will be held at the park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

“Manhattan Point Park is an important location for the neighbourhood and for the city as a whole.,” Melanie Steppuhn, Kelowna’s Park and Landscape Planner, said.

“We want residents to share how they envision using the space and what they’d like prioritized within the design. Through engagement, the community has a unique opportunity to influence the concept design and the future of this site.”

Manhattan Point Park has been closed since 2017 due to flooding damage.

The city noted key objectives for the site include safe public access to the waterfront, making the land available for public use, stabilizing the shoreline, and delivering environmental benefits.

A concept design for the park is expected to be completed later in the year.