Riverfront Spokane

Public Events

All public events are required to complete a Special Event Permit Application, which includes a $50 processing fee. It may take up to 20 days after the receipt of your application to determine if your event will be approved. A Riverfront Park event manager will assist you through the process.

Steps to Booking a Public Event

Step 1: Check venue date availability by calling 509.625.6600 (Option 4) or by sending an email to our events team at rfpevents@spokanecity.org.

Step 2: Complete a Special Event Permit

Step 3: Submit an Event Inquiry Form

Step 4: Prepare the following information and submit to Amy Lindsey at alindsey@spokanecity.org

1. Certificate of Insurance (COI): $1 million in coverage with the City of Spokane named as the certificate holder. See attached SAMPLE COI (PDF 54 KB)
2. Prepare an event site map showing vendor booth and other event activity locations. Various venue site map templates can be downloaded below.
3. List of vendors and contact information
4. Determine waste management needs based upon size of event & number of food vendors. Our event management team can help determine the appropriate number of waste receptacles and waste removal plans.
5. Determine power needs a number of porta potties (if applicable)
6. List of Vendors: Supply a list of event vendors. Event vendors must comply with Riverfront Park Qualified Vendor Program (QVP)

Step 4: Schedule a site walk through with Riverfront Park event manager.

Step 5: A draft contract (Riverfront Park Use Agreement) and event proposal (if applicable) will be provided by Riverfront Park. At this time, venue and security deposits will also be collected.

Step 6: Have a wonderful event!

Have a booking question? Call 509.625.6600 (Option 4) or email us at rfpevents@spokanecity.org.

Site Maps

• Clock Tower Meadow Site Map (PDF 113 KB)
• Forestry Shelter & Lawn Site Map (PDF 314 KB)
• Fountain Patio Site Map (PDF 31200 KB)
• Havermale Point Site Map (PDF 310 KB)
• Inspiration Point Site Map (PDF 406 KB)
• Lilac Bowl Site Map (PDF 322 KB)
• Locust Lawn & Lane Site Map (PDF 377 KB)
• Looff Carrousel Site Map (PDF 363 KB)
• North Bank Lawn & Shelter Site Map (PDF 337 KB)
• Red Wagon Meadow Site Map (PDF 318 KB)
• Rotary Fountain Plaza Site Map (PDF 360 KB)
• SkyRink Site Map (PDF 375 KB)
• Snxw Mene Amphitheater Site Map (PDF 348 KB)
• Snxw Mene Lawn Site Map (PDF 368 KB)
• South Howard Street Bridge Site Map (PDF 353 KB)
• Washington St Couplet Site Map (PDF 310 KB)