Elks Stadium

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Elks Stadium
Elks Stadium
Location663 Recreation Ave
Kelowna, British Columbia
Coordinates 49°53′48″N119°29′24″W / 49.89667°N 119.49000°W / 49.89667; -119.49000
Capacity 1,250 [1]
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
Kelowna Falcons (WCL) (2010–present)
Kelowna Heat (CBL) (2003)
Okanagan College Coyotes (CCBC) (2008-present)

Elks Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Kelowna, British Columbia. [1] The stadium is home to the Kelowna Falcons of the West Coast League. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Kelowna Falcons". West Coast League. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 28, 2011.