Dec. 6 at 9:15 a.m. - Manito holiday lights 2017 come alive December 8 - 31
Dec. 4 at 10:26 a.m. - As Riverfront Park redevelopment progresses, work will soon begin at the U.S. Pavilion, Central Promenade and North Promenade sites.
Nov. 29 at 10:21 a.m. - Dec. 14, 6:30 - 8 P.M. at the West Central Community Center. Project designed to improve safety, accessibility and provide opportunities to gather.
Nov. 10 at 10:26 a.m. - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation renewed a contract with PGA Professional Mark Gardner to serve as Head Professional/Manager at Creek at Qualchan.
Oct. 30 at 3:31 p.m. - Riverfront's ice ribbon, the first completed redevelopment project, will open Dec. 8. Riverfront also shared a new logo for the park's next chapter.
Oct. 27 at 4:22 p.m. - The grand opening date of the ice ribbon will be unveiled, plus another special announcement
Oct. 26 at 9:42 a.m. - The trees are lighting up, naturally! Mother Nature is doing her best to paint the Arboretum in anticipation of Spokane’s annual celebration of fall.
Oct. 25 at 9:26 a.m. - Riverfront Park Redevelopment lead artist Meejin Yoon will share preliminary design concepts for both an overall art plan and a signature art piece.
Oct. 17 at 3:35 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, October 20 at Noon
Oct. 6 at 4:35 p.m. - Front Office helps refurbish ballpark for community youth
Oct. 6 at 4:10 p.m. - The City of Spokane Parks & Recreation has partnered with the MAC to bring an exhibition of hand-carved horses from craftsman Charles I. D. Looff.
Oct. 6 at 2:23 p.m. - Beginning Monday, October 9, a portion of the Fish Lake Trail will be intermittently closed for repair. Work is expected to be completed October 27.
Sept. 25 at 9:50 a.m. - Selective surplus items from Riverfront Park will be publicly auctioned.
Sept. 6 at 1:41 p.m. - Bosch Lot Update & Next Steps: Visioning and Planning exercise ahead with community input
Sept. 5 at 12 p.m. - Open House to share progress on the five major redevelopment projects and the latest concepts for the U.S. Pavilion.
Aug. 21 at 1:22 p.m. - Don't miss these beautiful plants, expert advice, live music and kids activities - all to benefit Manito Park!
July 14 at 10:28 a.m. - Selective surplus items from Riverfront Park will be publicly auctioned on July 22, 2017.
June 30 at 11:17 a.m. - Festivalgoers can try stand up paddleboarding, rock climbing, kayaking, slacklining, canoeing, disc golf, mountain biking, yoga and more.
June 29 at 2:02 p.m. - Join us for another 4th of July Celebration in Riverfront Park! Amidst renovations and construction, the fireworks and activities will continue.
June 23 at 10:31 a.m. - Riverfront Park Redevelopment Open House focused primarily on the design of the U.S. Pavilion: Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 6 - 8 p.m. at City Hall.
June 13 at 4:46 p.m. - A ribbon cutting ceremony will open the Mission Park Ability Ballfield, made possible by generous donors and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.
June 5 at 12:36 p.m. - The Rosauers Open Invitational and Umpqua Bank Pro-Am return to Indian Canyon Golf Course July 12 - 16 to celebrate 30 years.
June 1 at 12:29 p.m. - A new heritage marker honoring Chief Spokan Garry will be unveiled Friday, June 9, 2017 at noon.
May 31 at 3:31 p.m. - The EPA has selected the City of Spokane for brownfields cleanup grants totaling $600,000, to clean up contaminated soils at 3 sites in the park.
May 30 at 8:52 a.m. - Selective surplus items from Riverfront Park will be publicly auctioned on June 10, 2017. Future auctions are planned.
May 24 at 9:07 a.m. - On behalf of the City, Avista will draw the Upper Falls Reservoir down 1.5’ May 24 - June 12, 2017 to accommodate Riverfront Park redevelopment.
May 5 at 4:27 p.m. - Fish Lake Trail between the Sunset Highway and Cheney Spokane Road will be closed Sunday, May 7 for power line work.
April 25 at 2:20 p.m. - Family activities, tree care and environmental education, tours and history of the Arboretum, and planting trees along Garden Springs Creek.
April 16 at 11:18 a.m. - Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the Downtown Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main (corner of Main and Lincoln)
April 3 at 4:03 p.m. - Conditions are right and Indian Canyon Golf Course will open for the season on Tuesday, April 4.
March 27 at 3:36 p.m. - Riverfront Park re-opened suspension pedestrian bridges. While enjoying incredible river views, please use caution. The river remains closed.
March 20 at 4:19 p.m. - The Creek at Qualchan opens Wednesday March 22, and Downriver opens Thursday, March 23, 2017. They join Esmeralda, open as of March 20.
March 16 at 11:13 a.m. - As early signs of spring arrive, Esmeralda golf course is preparing to open Monday, March 20.
March 10 at 4:30 p.m. - Construction on the new building for the Looff Carrousel is underway, with building demolition scheduled to begin Monday, March 13, 2017.
March 10 at 1:22 p.m. - Park Board selected a new name for Canada Island - a Salish name snx? mene? (sin-HOO-men-huh), translated to Salmon People.
Feb. 24 at 6:48 p.m. - The gravel road through High Bridge Park is temporarily closed to vehicle traffic as a result of ice buildup and deep ruts. The park remains open.
Feb. 23 at 4:47 p.m. - Enjoy one last skate at the Ice Palace before it closes Sunday, February 26, 2017. Come fall, the new ice ribbon and pond are scheduled to be open.
Feb. 6 at 9:26 a.m. - Park Board welcomes community feedback prior to selecting a new name for Canada Island in Riverfront Park at the March 9 meeting at City Hall.
Feb. 3 at 3:03 p.m. - Think spring! Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth bulbs are on display through the month of February. Many orchids are also in bloom.
Jan. 12 at 11:43 a.m. - The Spokane Tribe will propose two Salish name recommendations for the renaming of Canada Island in Riverfront Park for Park Board consideration.
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