Garbage, curbside recycling, and yard waste pickup will be a day late starting Thursday, with Friday's pickup occurring on Saturday due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please have your carts out at the point of collection by 6 AM on your collection day. See more information regarding other City closures.

Parks & Recreation Department News Releases for July 2014

July 30

Deadline Extended to Monday for Morris Clark Sr. Softball Tournament

4:11 p.m. - Deadline Extended! Sign-up now for the Morris Clark Softball Tournament

July 29

Enjoy Summer with Treats at the Manito Park Bench Cafe

10:37 a.m. - Enjoy Manito Park with Refreshments at the Park Bench Cafe & Music Friday Evenings

July 28

Reminder - Outdoor Fine Dining & Music at Riverfront Park

9:59 a.m. - Join us for an outdoor fine dining experience at Riverfront Park

Volleyball Leagues Begin October 6th - Sign Up Now - See Our Special

9:56 a.m. - Spike and Dig Special: Register by 8/31 and get $50 off the regular registration

July 25

It's Teen Night at the Hillyard Aquatics center

1:14 p.m. - Calling all Teens! It's Friday Teen Night at the Hillyard Aquatic Center

Photograph Your Garden - FREE Friends of Manito Workshop

12:01 p.m. - Saturday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. in Manito Meeting Room (4 West 21st Ave) Free and Open to Public

It's a Real Treat - The Sunset Dessert Train Tour in Riverfront Park

9:29 a.m. - Scenery Abounds but Watch out for the Chocolate! Join Us for the Sunset Dessert Train Tour

July 24

Friday July 25 - Park Bench Music Series - Featuring Brad Keeler 6-8pm

3:05 p.m. - Enjoy Manito Park with Refreshments at the Park Bench Cafe

The Giant Screen IMAX in Riverfront Park Continues Its Summer Season

12:26 p.m. - Summer movies at the IMAX continue as scheduled

Qualified Arborists Available

2:25 a.m. - Arborists available to help with post storm cleanup

July 23

Riverfront Park Officers Working 24/7 This Summer

11:06 a.m. - Security increases in Riverfront Park in an effort to deter vandalism

July 18

No Royal Fireworks Concert This Year

1:39 p.m. - Traditional Royal Fireworks Concert is cancelled this year after 35 seasons

July 17

Join the New Senior Aqua Fitness Shallow Water Class

12:54 p.m. - Get your exercise while you cool off from the heat

July 16

Movie Night At Riverfront Park

4:45 p.m. - Tonight is the final PEMCO sponsored outdoor movie at Riverfront Park. Come for Live Acts, Trivia, Food, and Big Screen Flicks

Take The Little Spokane River Shuttle

11:30 a.m. - Leave the Driving to Us! Take Our Little Spokane Shuttle Service

July 15

Free Summer Movies Return

Midnight - The City of Spokane’s Riverfront Park is considered one of the most scenic urban parks in the nation.

July 14

Free Master Plan Tours Available July 23 and August 13

4:25 p.m. - Master Plan Tours Available at Fountain Cafe Wednesday Night Music Series

1st Friday Dinner Concert Scheduled for August 1st in Riverfront Park

4:19 p.m. - Join us August 1st for our premiere First Friday Dunner Concert in Riverfront Park

Veterans Court Cap. Improvements Will Limit Access to Centennial Trail

4:14 p.m. - Improvements will include trail lighting, irrigation, new plant material and enhanced pedestrian pathways.

Final Day to Buy Dinner Tickets for Picnic at the Pond

2:34 p.m. - Time is Running Out. Go Online Today to Purchase Your Dinner Tickets. It's a Great Event For a Great Cause!

Legacy of EXPO '74 in the Chase Gallery - Lower Level of City Hall

10:21 a.m. - The Spokane Arts announces, "LEGACY OF EXPO '74," in the Chase Gallery, July 9 - September 26, 2014

Picnic for the Pond Fundraiser for Mirror Pond in Manito Park

9:31 a.m. - The Friends of Manito Present the 2nd Annual Picnic for the Pond

July 11

Aquatic Centers Hours of Operation Extended this Weekend & Next

1:11 p.m. - With temperatures soaring into triple digits, open swim will extend at Comstock, Hillyard, A.M. Cannon, Liberty and Shadle pools from 4 6 p.m.

July 10

Pool Parties Just For Teens at the Hillyard Aquatic Center

1:15 p.m. - Calling all teens! It's going to be a great summer with brand new activities at the Hillyard Aquatic Center

July 8

Let's Make Sure All Kids Who Qualify Learn to Swim This Year

12 a.m. - Currently more than 140 Swim Lesson Scholarships are available.

Mirror Pond Picnic & Silent Auction Fundraiser

12 a.m. - Mirror Pond Picnic & Silent Auction Fundraiser - It's a Great Event for a Great Cause

Spokane Urban Forester Angel Spell Selected for National Advisory Team

Midnight - Spell is one of eight named to the NUCFAC's Ten-Year Action Pan Strategic Advisory Team