Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

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

April 7

Spring Activities at Riverfront Park 2025

12:24 p.m. - Spring ushers in a variety of activities at Riverfront - from the Spring Market and Easter Egg Hunts, to Sip & Soar and a Mother's Day Special

March 13

Gesa Credit Union Secures Naming Rights for Spokane’s Iconic Pavilion

4:40 p.m. - Gesa, a community-focused credit union, today announced it has secured exclusive naming rights for the Spokane Pavilion at Riverfront Park.

Feb. 20

Together Spokane: Parks, Schools, and Neighborhoods Proposal Announced

1:55 p.m. - Today, leaders shared a historic partnership proposal recommending updates to Spokane's schools, parks and neighborhoods.

Dec. 12

‘Tree Equity Spokane’ Grant Project Launches

3:42 p.m. - Tree Equity Spokane will increase tree canopy and care in disadvantaged Spokane neighborhoods

Dec. 2

Spokane Parks Levy Deferred to Explore Partnership with Spokane Public

7:33 p.m. - The two organizations are exploring ways to leverage existing assets and address rising demand for recreation across all neighborhoods.

Nov. 26

Riverfront’s Numerica Tree Lighting and Winter Market Nov. 30

4:15 p.m. - Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Riverfront Park with two signature events on Saturday, November 30, 2024

Nov. 19

Finch Arboretum Willow Tree Survey Complete

9:38 a.m. - Parks & Recreation surveyed to ask what the public would like to happen with Finch Arboretum’s willow tree after it succumbed to old age