Pennask Creek Provincial Park

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Pennask Creek Provincial Park
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Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest city Peachland
Coordinates 49°56′29″N120°06′34″W / 49.94139°N 120.10944°W / 49.94139; -120.10944
Area12.43 km2 (4.80 sq mi)
EstablishedApril 18, 2001 (2001-04-18)
Governing body BC Parks

Pennask Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is located on highway 97C about 50 kilometres west of Kelowna.

It was established on April 18, 2001 to protect a significant rainbow trout brood fishery. The park also contains mature forests of Lodgepole pine with some Engelmann spruce and other species of flora. It is not intended for public use except for viewing of fish spawning and other educational programs.

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Coordinates: 49°55′05″N120°04′19″W / 49.918°N 120.072°W / 49.918; -120.072