The plan to replace the unofficial south hill dog park, displaced due to construction of Peperzak middle school, involves two locations to best meet the needs and desires we heard through outreach with dog park users and neighbors.
View materials from the April 11 High Bridge Dog Park community update. (PDF 5.8 KB)
An open house for the new Small South Hill Dog Park will be held on April 25, 6 p.m. at Peperzak Middle School, 2620 E. 63rd.
For more information about Make Beacon Hill Public - Phase 2 project, please visit the project webpage.
City of Spokane Parks & Recreation is working on strategic planning for improvements in Palisades Park. With a growing increase in park users throughout Palisades Park, safety, accessibility, maintenance, and land preservation and restoration are top priorities.
Potential areas of focus for this work include improvements at existing trailheads, potential locations for new trailheads, and preliminary visioning for the newly public Rimrock to Riverside properties. Please see the corresponding documents for this work including information on project core values, priorities, feedback received to date from the public and stakeholders, plus preliminary plans, and visioning graphics. Please view these related documents and submit your feedback about the project.
Construction Timeline: Thru Winter 2020
Budget: $1.5M
The Don Kardong Bridge Rehabilitation project preserves and enhances a critical pedestrian link for the University District and the Centennial Trail. Project scope includes removing and replacing the ageing bridge deck and guardrails, adding new lighting, and making minor structural repairs.
Funding for this project is provided though the Parks & Recreation capital budget, a Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office grant of $726K and a $75K gift from Friends of the Centennial Trail.
John A. Finch Arboretum Master Plan (PDF 63 MB) guides the 20-year vision to develop an iconic regional experience and preserve the botanical wonderland of Finch Arboretum for future generations. The collaborative community effort created a five-point vision lens – Education, Conservation, Experience, Aesthetics, and Community – and identified 13 key areas for improvement or preservation. Based on the five guidelines and focus areas, the master plan points to next steps for the arboretum's botanical collections, buildings, signage and other site features.
In Peaceful Valley, the area of Glover Field and River Walk are proposed to be renamed to Redband Park. The Redband Trout is a beautiful, unique and important species in our area, and was once part of the primary food source for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. In fact, the Redband Trout spawn in the stretch of the river that flows directly through Peaceful Valley. Please take a moment to share your thoughts about the proposed renaming (survey open now through June 6).
Dutch Jake's Master Plan Part 1 (PDF 6.6 MB) & Part 2 (PDF 6.9 MB) The plan recognizes and honors the history of the area, promotes local arts, and utilizes features to promote safety. The plan envisions an accessible neighborhood park that offers amenities and space for both active recreation and family/friend gatherings.
2014 Riverfront Park Master Plan (PDF 8.9 MB) outlines a 20-year vision for Riverfront Park. The plan is a collaborative of Spokane citizens, nonprofit groups, the business community and elected officials. It provides the directive for the current Riverfront Park redevelopment project.
Roadmap to the Future (PDF 13.9 MB) is a planning model grounded in the identification of Spokane's community values. Completed in 2010, it resulted in an assessment of Parks and Recreation services' impacts and the influence it has on its citizens.
Sky Prairie Park Master Plan (PDF 8.3 MB) is a planning tool intended to guide the future use and development of Sky Prairie Park. The plan offers three alternative master plan scenarios for the park.
Edwidge Woldson Master Plan (PDF 58.3 MB) is a planning guide to increase connectivity for pedestrians and bicycles through the park, and to further identify Cliff Drive as a potential greenway.
Rochester Heights Park Improvements (PDF 4.6 MB) Phase 1 includes the north asphalt loop trail, site amenities and exercise equipment stations. This portion of the improvements is scheduled to be completed by early July 2017. Thank you to the TruGreen Foundation for their funding support of the exercise stations!
The Southeast Complex Master Plan is the result of collaboration with Parks staff, the Southgate Neighborhood, and stakeholders to help prioritize future development and improvements to the complex. Parks & Recreation is currently working with KXLY on future improvements including increased access and parking, improved Regal Street streetscape, new soccer field, new restroom facility and the design of the neighborhood trail through the complex.
Cochran/Downriver Stormwater and Park Draft Master Plan is the result of a collaboration with Parks, Integrated Capital, Waste Water Management and stakeholders to help future development and improvements to the site. This draft master plan outlines future improvements planned for the site which could include hiking and river access trails, raft put in, updated disc golf course and improved connectivity to existing park land.
The Inland Northwest Trails and Conservation Coalition, along with the National Park Service and the Washington Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, studied a concept 9-mile trail connection through the valley. A trail connection in this area has been envisioned for many years. The study explores nature trail opportunities, combined with habitat conservation opportunities and storytelling of the natural/cultural history in Latah Valley Hangman Creek. It also explores water access points, trailhead locations, on-street routes, connections to existing parks and trail systems, and user experience. The study is an important resource document for ongoing park and open space planning efforts. Please note, some portions of the concept trail were proposed across private land, but these lands are indeed private and are not open to public use; please be mindful to avoid trespassing while exploring this area.
View the study (PDF, 38.3 MB)
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