Marine Peace Park - Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
N 50° 42.429 W 119° 17.003
11U E 338777 N 5619746
Marine Peace Park is a very beautiful park overlooking Shuswap Lake. When in the area this is one of those places you do not want to miss.
Waymark Code: WMQBXE
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
Views: 4

Marine Peace Park was dedicated in 1992, and has become a wonderful destination for locals and tourists.

Take a stroll down the fresh water wharf and enjoy the views of the lake and mountain vistas. It is wheelchair accessible and about 135 meters in length. Just to the right of the wharf is an osprey nest perched high above the lake.

The park offers large grassy areas with numerous tables and benches and a very large gazebo for family and friends get-togethers. To cool off: "Why don't you just go jump in a (Shuswap) lake?" from one of the several sandy beaches in the area

Near the World Youth Friendship Garden is a peace pole. Other features are the Nature Center showcasing local flora and fauna and information about the nature trails. One starts near the boat ramp.

There are two plaques near the treed area on the right as you enter the park: a quote by Dag Hammarskjöld from 1954 and the dedication plaque for the park.

During peak season there is a concession stand available.

If there is room you can park near the wharf, during the busy season there is a large parking area near the entrance and Nature Center.
Name: Marine Peace Park

Street Location: Marine Park Drive

Local Municipality: Salmon Arm

State/Province, etc.: British Columbia

Country: Canada

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: World Youth Friendship Garden

Date Established: 1992

Picnic Facilities: Picnic Tables and Gazebo

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Shuswap Lake

Traditional Geocaches:
Salmon Arm Waterfront Park - GC1GF3N MCM-Water! Water! Everywhere! - GC1HBA7


Recreational Facilities: Not listed

Monuments/Statues: Not listed

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed

Fountains: Not listed

Special Events: Not listed

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