Polson Park

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. 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 favourite and also a Centennial project, is located in the south east of the park.

There are two ponds in the park which support an abundance of waterfowl.

Features & Activities:
Football
Picnic Shelter
Playground
Skateboard Park
Soccer Full
Tennis Courts
Walking/Hiking
Washrooms
Water Park

Some of the popular features of the park are:

Floral Clock
Japanese Garden
Lawn bowling
Duck pond
Vernon Heritage Hall
Water Spray Park (Click here for the spray park schedule)
Chinese pagoda
Okanagan Science Centre
Running track
Wheelchair access playground