Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

Oct. 2

WSECU Fall Fest Downtown Oct. 4, 2025

11:36 a.m. - Who says fall fun is just for the countryside? We're bringing all the fun of the farm and community spirit right into downtown for WSECU Fall Fest!

Sept. 12

1914 “Golden Spike” Marker Placed Monday, September 15

8:37 p.m. - Community members will gather to place marker, commemorate railroad history

Sept. 5

“Age of Elegance Reimagined” Sept. 6-20, 2025

3:43 p.m. - Experience the historic D.C. Corbin House (the Corbin Art Center), beautifully decorated with fine home furnishings

Sept. 4

Project Announcement: South Hill Bluff Fuels Reduction Project

9:41 a.m. - Fuels reduction work with Spokane Fire scheduled for fall 2025

July 2

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

12:55 p.m. - Join us as we cut the ribbon on the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park.

June 12

2025 Pools

11:19 a.m. - 2025 pool information

May 21

Palisades North Commemoration May 22

1:56 p.m. - Join us to cut the ribbon on a new loop trail and recognize many years of land conservation to expand Palisades Park

May 3

Ammonia Leak at Riverfront Contained After Overnight Response

2:27 p.m. - An ammonia leak at Riverfront Park's ice ribbon is contained and the area fully reopened to the public

April 23

Free Arbor Day Celebration Saturday at Finch Arboretum

11:54 a.m. - Commemorate Spokane's 22nd year as a Tree City USA at our Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

April 16

First AED coming to Dwight Merkel, thanks to Project 100 donation

9:05 a.m. - The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex will receive its first life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED), courtesy of Project 100, on April 19