Spokane golf courses open

Ready, set, golf

Leroy Eadie, 509.625.6203


Monday, March 17, 2014 at 3:24 p.m.


Calling all golfers – here's the news you've been waiting for:

  • Downriver and Esmeralda are now open for the season, with Qualchan set to open Wednesday at 9 a.m.
  • Indian Canyon still has ice that needs to melt, but plans to open no later than a week from Friday.

About the Golf Program

The Spokane Parks and Recreation Golf program maintains and operates four championship municipal golf courses all less than ten minutes from downtown Spokane. Golfers enjoy excellent facilities, beautiful scenery, and challenges for the beginner or professional. The courses include Indian Canyon, Downriver, Esmeralda and the Creek at Qualchan. The courses are operated as an enterprise fund that is not supported by tax dollars. Spokane's courses welcome major tournaments from all over the country. Special arrangements can be made by calling or submitting a written request to the attention of the golf course Professional where you wish to play. For more information, please see the golf page.