Parks & Recreation Department News Releases for 2025

October

WSECU Fall Fest Downtown Oct. 4, 2025

Oct. 2 at 11:36 a.m. - Who says fall fun is just for the countryside? We're bringing all the fun of the farm and community spirit right into downtown for WSECU Fall Fest!

September

1914 “Golden Spike” Marker Placed Monday, September 15

Sept. 12 at 8:37 p.m. - Community members will gather to place marker, commemorate railroad history

“Age of Elegance Reimagined” Sept. 6-20, 2025

Sept. 5 at 3:43 p.m. - Experience the historic D.C. Corbin House (the Corbin Art Center), beautifully decorated with fine home furnishings

Project Announcement: South Hill Bluff Fuels Reduction Project

Sept. 4 at 9:41 a.m. - Fuels reduction work with Spokane Fire scheduled for fall 2025

July

Underhill Sport Court Renovation Ribbon Cutting July 3, 10 a.m.

July 2 at 12:55 p.m. - Join us as we cut the ribbon on the renovated sport courts at Underhill Park.

June

2025 Pools

June 12 at 11:19 a.m. - 2025 pool information

May

Palisades North Commemoration May 22

May 21 at 1:56 p.m. - Join us to cut the ribbon on a new loop trail and recognize many years of land conservation to expand Palisades Park

Ammonia Leak at Riverfront Contained After Overnight Response

May 3 at 2:27 p.m. - An ammonia leak at Riverfront Park's ice ribbon is contained and the area fully reopened to the public

April

Free Arbor Day Celebration Saturday at Finch Arboretum

April 23 at 11:54 a.m. - Commemorate Spokane's 22nd year as a Tree City USA at our Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

First AED coming to Dwight Merkel, thanks to Project 100 donation

April 16 at 9:05 a.m. - The Dwight Merkel Sports Complex will receive its first life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED), courtesy of Project 100, on April 19

Spring Activities at Riverfront Park 2025

April 7 at 12:24 p.m. - Spring ushers in a variety of activities at Riverfront - from the Spring Market and Easter Egg Hunts, to Sip & Soar and a Mother's Day Special

March

Gesa Credit Union Secures Naming Rights for Spokane’s Iconic Pavilion

March 13 at 4:40 p.m. - Gesa, a community-focused credit union, today announced it has secured exclusive naming rights for the Spokane Pavilion at Riverfront Park.

February

Together Spokane: Parks, Schools, and Neighborhoods Proposal Announced

Feb. 20 at 1:55 p.m. - Today, leaders shared a historic partnership proposal recommending updates to Spokane's schools, parks and neighborhoods.