Parks & Recreation Department News Releases for April 2024

April 24

Downriver Park River Access Area Now Open

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.

April 16

Finch Arboretum Hosts Free Arbor Day Festivities Saturday

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.

April 9

Expo 50th Opening Ceremonies May 4, 2024

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.

April 5

Dog park design open houses begin next week

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

April 4

Expo 50th Celebration Press Conference, April 9

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!