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Lakawanna Park

City park concession operator seeks public input to improve location

PENTICTON - One of Penticton’s concession contractors wants public input on how his concession might be improved. Gord Ferguson told Penticton City Council this week he is looking for ways to improve Lakawanna Park, including the building and services offered by his food concession. Calling the building 'an absolute eyesore,' Ferguson said the park, with...

Lakawanna Park a priceless playground born in the Depression

PENTICTON - Lakawanna Park lost a landmark earlier this month when the wooden locomotive parked alongside the washroom building was hauled away by the City of Penticton due to age and safety concerns. The park continues to thrive in spite of losing the popular icon. The child friendly park has been a fixture on the...