Play an active role in your community! 

Volunteer with your local Parks and Recreation Commission

The Community Services Department of the Regional District oversees the administration of the operating budgets of Recreation Commissions for the South Okanagan-Similkameen, including Okanagan Falls Parks & Recreation Commission, Similkameen Recreation Facility & Pool, Electoral Area "F" Parks Commission (West Bench), Sun Bowl Arena (Osoyoos), Princeton & District Arena Board, Electoral Area "E" Parks and Recreation Commission (Naramata), Oliver Parks & Recreation Society and Kaleden Parks & Recreation Commission.

Applications are being sought for individuals interested in serving a 2-year term as a volunteer member of a local Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissions are comprised of RDOS Board-appointed local citizens who guide recreation services, facilities and programming at monthly Parks and Recreation Commission meetings.
To be eligible to serve on a Commission, you must be a resident or ratepayer within the service area.

Areas served by Parks and Recreation Commissions:

• Electoral Area “B” (Kobau Park)
• Electoral Areas “B” and “G” and the Village of Keremeos (Similkameen Recreation)
• Electoral Area “D” (Okanagan Falls Parks and Recreation)
• Electoral Area “E” (Naramata Parks and Recreation)
• Electoral Area “F” (Parks and Recreation)
• Electoral Area “I” (Kaleden Parks and Recreation)

To apply:

Any person interested in serving on a Parks and Recreation Commission can apply by submitting their name and a brief resume by email, mail or in person to:

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

RDOS Managing Director, Community and Environmental Services

101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC V2A 5J9

Email: cs@rdos.bc.ca Fax: 250-492-0063

Applications must be received by Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Click here to view the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Parks and Recreation Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 2732, 2016.