Parks & Recreation Department News Releases for 2024

November

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

Nov. 26 at 4:15 p.m. - Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Riverfront Park with two signature events on Saturday, November 30, 2024

Finch Arboretum Willow Tree Survey Complete

Nov. 19 at 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

Renovated Underhill Park Sport Courts Reopen November 8

Nov. 8 at 2:37 p.m. - Renovation mostly complete, with pickleball court surfacing next spring

City presented with Governor's Award for Cochran Basin Project

Nov. 5 at 10:50 a.m. - The Washington State Department of Commerce presented the City of Spokane with the Governor’s Award for SMART Projects.

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

Nov. 1 at 9:57 a.m. - Public Works and Parks & Recreation presented with award for Cochran Basin

October

Renovated High Bridge Dog Park Soft Opening Oct. 28

Oct. 24 at 10:48 a.m. - A partially renovated High Bridge Dog Park is re-opening to the community on Monday, October 28, 2024 at noon

WSECU Fall Fest Returns Downtown October 5, 2024

Oct. 1 at 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.

September

Indian Canyon Golf Course to Undergo Bunker Renovation

Sept. 19 at 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

August

Construction Begins on Underhill Sport Court Renovation

Aug. 15 at 8:56 a.m. - Construction begins Monday, August 19, 2024 on the Underhill Sport Court Renovation project.

Possible Future Outdoor Learning Classroom at People’s Park

Aug. 8 at 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

High Bridge Dog Park Renovation Begins August 5

July 30 at 3:21 p.m. - Construction begins early next week on the renovation of High Bridge dog park.

June

Renovated Sport Court to Open at Corbin Park June 26

June 25 at 1:44 p.m. - A newly renovated sport court at Corbin Park will offer two dedicated pickleball courts and one dedicated tennis court

May

SpoCanopy Expo Forest Tree Plantings May 7-11

May 6 at 2:23 p.m. - Over 5 days, nearly 500 new urban trees will be planted to celebrate the SpoCanopy Expo Forest Tree Plantings for Expo’s 50th anniversary

Spokane Police Emphasis to Keep Parks Safe

May 6 at 2:07 p.m. - Spokane Police conduct park emphasis including enforcement of after-hours City Park violations

April

Downriver Park River Access Area Now Open

April 24 at 2:27 p.m. - Today, the City of Spokane reopened Downriver Park near TJ Meenach Dr. with an improved and expanded small watercraft access area.

Finch Arboretum Hosts Free Arbor Day Festivities Saturday

April 16 at 11:17 a.m. - Spokane’s Arbor Day celebration will be held at Finch Arboretum on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. rain or shine.

Expo 50th Opening Ceremonies May 4, 2024

April 9 at 12:28 p.m. - Expo 50th anniversary opening ceremonies are planned for Sat., May 4 from 3 - 9 p.m., kicking off a 9-week celebration.

Dog park design open houses begin next week

April 5 at 4:45 p.m. - Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks & Recreation invite the community to two dog park open houses to hear updates and provide design feedback

Expo 50th Celebration Press Conference, April 9

April 4 at 2:48 p.m. - Please join Spokane Parks and Recreation & Visit Spokane for a press conference as we gear up for May 4th, Opening Day of the Expo 50th Celebration!

March

Indian Canyon Golf Course Opens Friday

March 27 at 2:33 p.m. - Indian Canyon will open for the season on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Palisades North Trailhead Improvements Public Workshop #2

March 26 at 4:13 p.m. - City of Spokane Parks & Recreation invites the community to attend a public workshop to review plans for the Palisades North Trailhead improvements

Place of Truths Plaza Restoration Cleaning Begins March 19

March 19 at 9:44 a.m. - The City of Spokane will temporarily close A Place of Truths plaza behind the Central Library on March 19 for a thorough cleaning and minor repairs.

South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge in Riverfront Park Re-Opens Today A

March 15 at 3:18 p.m. - The newly renovated South Suspension Pedestrian Bridge in Riverfront Park re-opened to the public this morning.

Downriver Golf Course Opens Saturday, March 16

March 14 at 2:10 p.m. - Downriver Golf Course is planning to open Saturday, March 16 for the season.

Qualchan and Esmeralda Golf Courses Open this Week

March 11 at 4:39 p.m. - Qualchan opens March 13, Esmeralda opens March 15

February

Make Beacon Hill Public Phase II Community Meeting

Feb. 8 at 11:18 a.m. - Another community meeting with updates will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.