Penticton outdoor rink seems to be a headache for council
Council members raised concerns over removing donor-funded boards as the city takes over operations of Penticton’s only outdoor rink.
- Penticton City Council voted in June to remove boards at The Gyro Park outdoor rink this fall, aiming to resolve ongoing conflicts between hockey players and public skaters.
- Activate Penticton funded the facility with $800,000 nearly five years ago but transferred operations to the City in late 2025 following persistent conflicts between hockey players and public skaters.
- Representing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, Isaac Gilbert criticized the lack of donor consultation, while Coun. Watt described managing the facility as "nothing but a dumpster fire" since the handover.
- Municipal politicians will spend $30,000 to remove the boards in mid-September, rejecting a $225,000 replacement option, while Kelsey Johnson, the city's general manager of community service, noted signage will read "no hockey permitted."
- No resolution emerged from the council's recent discussion, keeping the removal plan in place for this fall; Watt stated, "It is very unfortunate, but it is the position we're in.
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Penticton Western News
'Dumpster fire': Penticton council stands by decision to remove outdoor rink boards
Penticton City Council’s decision to remove boards from the community’s outdoor rink has sparked concerns from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. The facility is in for a revamp this fall after the council voted in June to remove the boards amid ongoing conflicts between hockey players and public skaters. Municipal politicians decided to spend $30,000 for the board removal — set for mid-September following an annual dodgeball tournamen…
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