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DESIGN CONCEPT
1 PROJECT PURPOSE
2 PARK PRIORITIES
3 DESIGN OBJECTIVES
4 CONCEPT PLAN
5 DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
1 PROJECT PURPOSE
The Oyama Isthmus Park site is the parcel of waterfront The new park design will celebrate and enhance the
land located between Oyama Road and Wood Lake unique characteristics and features of the site that
that stretches from Trask Road in the west to the Wood people value and utilize today, while allowing the park
Lake boat launch in the east. The property was largely to sustainably accommodate the increased volume of
acquired by the District of Lake Country through the users who are anticipated to access the site via the
Enjoying activity,
connecting with nature, and
celebrating community at
the water’s edge
2 PARK PRIORITIES
Input received from stakeholders and the public during
02 CONNECTED TO NATURE
Improve the experience for people of all ages Enhance the natural systems of the site by
and abilities by providing a highly functional and protecting high-value ecological areas and
enjoyable environment with the facilities and habitat, removing invasive species, and planting
amenities that support use of the park. new vegetation for a greener, more resilient and
enjoyable place.
Support healthy living by providing diverse Build upon Oyama’s identity as the ‘Jewel of the
opportunities for people to use the park for a Okanagan’ by recognizing and celebrating the
variety of recreational, cultural, and social activities unique character, qualities and history of the area
in all seasons. and its meaning to the community.
Restore and protect sensitive shoreline areas Improve access to the water at all times of year Provide different kinds of lake experiences
FOCUS BEACH ACTIVITY IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE WATER DIVERSIFY LAKE EXPERIENCES
The lake and beach are unquestionably the focal Right now the lake experience on the site mainly Provide different kinds of lake experiences
point of the Oyama Isthmus Park site, and will consists of small pockets of beaches enjoyed by that allow people to enjoy exciting waterfront
almost certainly have the highest demand for use swimmers and sunbathers. There aren’t many recreation away from the most sensitive shoreline
by visitors. A balance must be struck between places where it feels comfortable to just sit and habitat and vegetation zones.
providing beach and lake access for recreation, enjoy the view, or take a break for a picnic. The
and restore and protect the sensitive shoreline proposed park design should provide opportunities The addition of a dock, pier, water play zone, and
ecosystem. Beach improvements should take place for park users to enjoy the lakefront experience a great lawn set slightly back from the beach could
in locations that are already disturbed and do not in more ways than just the ones associated with help to accommodate the anticipated increased
have any endangered plant or animal species. Use hot summer beach days. Park visitors should demand for waterfront recreation while reducing
split rail fencing as a physical barrier to protect these be provided with opportunities to comfortably pressure in the fragile riparian zone.
areas, and signage to educate visitors about why experience being near or on the water at all times
access to these zones is restricted. of year.
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5 DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
Numerous distinct character zones and experiences
06 PARKING
10 NEW AMENITIES
01 WEST ENTRANCE & DOCK
From the western entrance of the park off of
Oyama Road, you immediately get the sense that
you are entering a vibrant beach park. You are
welcomed by a locally-sourced granite entry sign
that frames the entry plaza at the intersection of
Oyama and Trask Roads. As you enter the plaza,
you catch a glimpse of cyclists and walkers actively
moving along the Okanagan Rail Trail or taking a
break from their long journey. You may choose to
take stroll out onto the dock to take in the vista
back toward the park to the east, or to find out if
the fishing is good today. In the distance, people
are relaxing on the sandy beach or experiencing
being out on Wood lake.
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Cottonwoods provide essential roosting habitat The northern flicker and other woodpeckers
for bald eagles nest in cavities in mature cottonwoods