Greater Vernon politicians are being urged to help a proposed amenity at a park become reality.
The Okanagan Landing Community Association asked the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Thursday to provide $24,670 to construct a picnic shelter at Paddlewheel Park.
“Ours is one of the few parks without a picnic shelter,” said Val Heuman, association spokesperson.
Heuman says the structure would provide a place for people to gather and for special events to be held, especially because the removal of trees has reduced the amount of shade in the park.
The shelter would be where the old caretaker’s residence used to be.
“It does not take up active parkland. It’s a bare space with no value,” said Heuman.
The 20-foot-by-30-foot timber-frame structure would follow a heritage theme given the property’s former significance as a terminus for rail and lake transportation.
The total cost of the project is $49,670 and other funding sources are being sought.
“This will serve residents and visitors,” said Heuman.
No decision was made by GVAC Thursday.
“We will make a decision at our next meeting, (April 7),” said Juliette Cunningham, chairperson.
The Okanagan Landing Community Association owns Paddlewheel Park and GVAC leases it for public use.
