Latest Parks & Recreation Department News Releases

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

Nov. 8

Renovated Underhill Park Sport Courts Reopen November 8

2:37 p.m. - Renovation mostly complete, with pickleball court surfacing next spring

Nov. 5

City presented with Governor's Award for Cochran Basin Project

10:50 a.m. - The Washington State Department of Commerce presented the City of Spokane with the Governor’s Award for SMART Projects.

Nov. 1

Dept. of Commerce to Present City with Governor's Award

9:57 a.m. - Public Works and Parks & Recreation presented with award for Cochran Basin

Oct. 24

Renovated High Bridge Dog Park Soft Opening Oct. 28

10:48 a.m. - A partially renovated High Bridge Dog Park is re-opening to the community on Monday, October 28, 2024 at noon

Oct. 1

WSECU Fall Fest Returns Downtown October 5, 2024

9:21 a.m. - Venture downtown for a day of family fun at the WSECU Fall Fest, with a wide variety of fall-themed activities. Admission is free.

Sept. 19

Indian Canyon Golf Course to Undergo Bunker Renovation

11:10 a.m. - Players at Indian Canyon Golf Course will soon enjoy renovated bunkers, including re-shaping, new drainage and liners, and new sand

Aug. 15

Construction Begins on Underhill Sport Court Renovation

8:56 a.m. - Construction begins Monday, August 19, 2024 on the Underhill Sport Court Renovation project.

Aug. 8

Possible Future Outdoor Learning Classroom at People’s Park

4:15 p.m. - The Park Board passed a resolution to explore the possibility of an outdoor learning classroom pilot project at People’s Park

July 30

High Bridge Dog Park Renovation Begins August 5

3:21 p.m. - Construction begins early next week on the renovation of High Bridge dog park.