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Polson Park
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Polson Park is located near the heart of Vernon, adjacent to Highway 97 and Highway 6. The park was established in 1908 when Samuel Polson donated a large parcel of land to the city. Located in the park is the Lawn Bowling Club, the Interior Space and Science Centre, the Arts Council and Vernon Heritage Hall.Polson Park is probably best known for the Floral Clock that was installed in 1958. The date is changed daily and it provides a great photo with its colourful background. Further into the park you will find the Japanese Garden, which was donated by the Japanese Community and the Chinese Pagoda, which was donated by the Chinese Community. Both were constructed in 1967 as Centennial Projects. The Rose Garden, a perennial favorite and also a Centennial project, is located in the south east of the park. Specific areas of the park can be reserved for your special event such as weddings, social gatherings and concerts.
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GPaCalgary
Calgary, Canada2,165 contributions
A Nice Walk
Aug. 2023 • Couples
We were visiting town and our friends from Kelowna suggested that we take a walk in Polson Park. This is a beautiful spot where you can take your time having a leisurely stroll, have a family picnic, or just lay around in the sunshine.
WE had a very nice time there.
Written September 12, 2023
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Cheryl B
Surrey, Canada15 contributions
Very pretty park
Sep. 2023
We did the Friday night "Night Market". Seemed to be especially fun for families. All the typical things to buy - jewelry, candles, soaps, etc.
Written September 12, 2023
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Luci
5 contributions
fun
Feb. 2022
my class went here for a field trip had lots of fun running arund playing tag and playing onn the playground
Written April 12, 2022
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tiaonyx
Surrey, Canada34 contributions
Love the Summer Night Market
Aug. 2021
This is a really nice park in Downtown Vernon to the right as you are coming into town. There is a skateboard park, lawn bowling, and this year a great night market. I really hope the night market returns as it is one of a few things you can do on a Friday night in Vernon.
Written September 4, 2021
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Logan
29 contributions
Great Friday night market; sketchy people in park but nice boardwalk.
Aug. 2021 • Couples
We came for the Friday evening market. So many vendors! The water park is removed, and you'll have the occasional uncomfortable interaction with locals, but the duck ponds, the Japanese garden, and the boardwalk makes for a pretty walk. We saw some deer, birds, and squirrels!
Written August 3, 2021
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JimParkway
Toronto, Canada2,098 contributions
Parking All Around
Sep. 2020
This park has several sections that cater to different park activities. With parking area all around that is an added convenience. A quick pit stop to say hello to the birds is always nice activity to break the day.
Written November 13, 2020
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Clifford H
Maple Ridge, Canada12 contributions
A favourite point of call when in Vernon.
Sep. 2020
Fantastic park, right across from Tim Hortons drive thru. Great for walking and enjoying the gardens and ponds.
Written October 2, 2020
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Moms-The-Word
Surrey, BC107 contributions
Oasis
Aug. 2020
It was lovely to stroll through this beautiful park; I was touched by the memorial to Duchess the Swan. However the pond's water level was very low and murky. Be aware of sketchy people skulking about in the evening hours.
Written August 23, 2020
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Deana O
Salmon Arm, Canada34 contributions
beautiful
Jun. 2019
very pretty area for a lunch or stroll but avoid the area in the evening and the skateboard area. Seems to be a hang out for those who have no place to go lots of sketchy activity
Written February 12, 2020
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Jerry M
Vernon, Canada16 contributions
a creek Runs Through It
Jul. 2019 • Family
Beautiful place steer clear of the skatepark some teenagers drinking alcohol at times fantastic water park for the kidlets
Written January 7, 2020
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