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The city will allocate around $8 million to acquire, expand and develop new parks, while another $1.4 million will be spent on improvements to existing parks.

PLANKelowna, a small group of residents pushing for more parks and access to the shoreline, said more parks are better for the city.

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City of Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 senior project manager Andrew Gibbs said some projects targeted in the budget include the installation of the turf field at Glenmore Recreation Park, restoring a section of the Paul香蕉视频直播檚 Tomb Trail and replacing the 50-year-old playground equipment at Bankhead Park.

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The city will also work with the Kelowna Minor Fastball Society to replace fencing and bleachers and improve the dugouts at High Noon Park. Both parties are providing $50,000 for the improvements.

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Kelowna boasts more than 200 parks that serve a number of purposes and activities, including cricket, bocce, BMX, basketball and outdoor table tennis.

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Janusas said although the development of new buildings and infrastructure has been prominent in this city council香蕉视频直播檚 agenda, the group was pleased to see a sign installed at an 香蕉视频直播渁lmost park香蕉视频直播� near Knox Mountain last week.

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Caitlin.clow@kelownacapnews.com
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