Features and Things To Do:

Shannon Lake Regional Park boasts a short trail system perfect for an evening walk. View Trail Map

The park also contains a lakeside picnic area, which is ideal for family picnics and weddings.

Weekends, during May, children under the age of 16 can take part in the free 'Go Fish' program.  Parks Services staff and volunteers will be available to help youngsters as they explore the sport of fishing in the special netted fishing area at the south end of the lake.  They're allowed to catch and keep one rainbow trout each day, without requiring a fishing licence. View News Release

The lake is great habitat for the waterbirds and turtles that are frequently seen in the park. Regional Parks Interpretive Programs are available by donation for school and community groups who would like to learn about our local environment and cultural history.

In the spring, with the help of the Peachland Sportsmen's Association, BC Freshwater Fisheries Society and Summerland Trout Hatchery, youth age 16 and under may experience the fun and excitement of the 'Go Fish', an urban fishery program.  Watch our calendar of events for details. 

History:

Shannon Lake was known by the First Nations people as Tenas Lake meaning small lake. The lake is now named after Mr. Shannon Marshall, an early Westbank pioneer. Shannon Lakes first school opened in 1897 and a post office called Westbank opened in May 1, 1902 on the west side of Shannon Lake.

The lake provides water for Marshall and Marlow springs via underground aquifers and emerging downslope. This was also a source of water for the First Nation, Tsinstikeptum in the early 20th century.

The south end of Shannon Lake was established as a Regional Park in 1977.

General Information:

Shannon Lake Regional Park is 3.7 hectares which lies surrounded by the Shannon Lake Golf Course and the Shannon Lake neighborhood.

Dogs must be kept on a leash within park boundaries and owners should clean up after their pets.

Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the trails. Overnight camping, open fires and smoking are not permitted.

Washroom facilities are available in the park and the park is open during daylight hours year round.

Help protect park vegetation and wildlife by using only designated trails. Leave only footprints and take only pictures.

Public Notice:  While bodies of water in Regional Parks are not managed by Regional Parks Services, park patrons are encouraged to educate themselves on proper water and winter ice safety while in Regional Parks.  Park visitors may wish to consider visiting the BC and Yukon Lifesaving Society or Canadian Red Cross websites for safety information.

Directions:

The park can be accessed from Shannon Lake Road or from the small walkways that link the park to the adjoining neighborhood. Turn right off Highway 97 South onto Bartley Road, turn left onto Shannon Lake Road, the park is on the right hand side.

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