Urban Forestry

John A. Finch Arboretum

The John A. Finch Arboretum is located in southwest Spokane on 65 acres of wooded hills. The Arboretum is a botanical collection of trees and woody plants that have been labeled for field study. The collection has been planted along the Garden Springs Creek and contains a wide variety of native and cultivated plant material compatible with growing conditions in Spokane.

Visitors to the Arboretum can enjoy the varied landscapes which range from a native pine forest to a shady glen filled with rhododendrons. There are seasonal activities planned year-round and tours are available.

Arboretum grounds are open daily during standard park hours. Admission is free. Download the Walking Guide for a self-guided tour of some of the Arboretum's collections and specimen trees. For additional information please call the Arboretum at 509.363.5466.

View more photos of the Arboretum on the Spokane Urban Forestry Facebook page.

About John A. Finch

Born in England, John Finch came to America when he was a boy and eventually settled in Spokane where he partnered with Amasa B. Campbell, who became his neighbor in Browne's Addition. Together, Finch and Campbell invested heavily in Coeur d'Alene mining operations and developed the Gem, Standard, and Hecla Silver Mines. Finch was also president of many businesses including the White and Bender Company, Coeur d'Alene Hardware Company, Blalock Fruit Company, and the National Lumber and Box Company. He was elected to the Idaho State Senate in 1891. John Finch died in 1915, leaving 60% of his fortune to his wife and 40% to charity and civic enterprises.

Hours

The John A. Finch Arboretum is free and open to the public year round from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Restrooms are open May 1 through October 31, weather permitting. The gate to access parking for Lilac Lane and Corey Glen is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM from April 1 through October 31. For more information call 509.363.5466.

Location

3404 West Woodland Boulevard Spokane, Washington 99224

Notice About Pets

Pets are not allowed at Finch Arboretum. Only service animals are allowed.

Reservation Information

Finch Arboretum Grounds

• $150 per 4-hour
• Maximum of 199 people

*Permit Fee includes up to: Access of 1 caterer/Food Truck, Electrical access (where available), Amplified sound, 1 Structure or Pop-up tent (must be free standing — NO stakes allowed.)

• Special Events over 200 people or reservation with Inflatables
• $250/4-hour block
• Includes access for 2 caterers, 4 structures — Inflatables/Tents/Canopies over 12’x12’,
  Amplified Sound and Electrical access (were available)

Woodland Center

Groups, Non-profits, Organizations, Department Meetings and Workshops

Weekdays 7:30am - 3:30pm

• $25 per hour, min of 2 hours — Single room — no food
• $50 per hour, min of 2 hours — Both rooms — no food
• If serving food add $50 cleaning fee

Weekends and Evenings after 3:30pm

• $50 per hour, min of 2 hours — Single room — no food
• $75 per hour, min of 2 hours w/maximum of 4 hours — both rooms & kitchen
• $100 per hour, if over 4 hour rental both rooms and serving food
• If serving food add $50 cleaning fee for each room on above rentals

Special Events — Wedding & Receptions, Recitals, Fundraisers, Shows, Parties, Graduations, and others that are special events with food

• $300 per 4 hours w/$100 per additional hours — Willow (50 capacity) or Ponderosa room (75 people capacity)
• $800 per 5 hours w/$150 per additional hours — Full Woodland Center (125 capacity)

Additional fees

• Bridal Room for 2 hours — $200
• Kitchen Rental for any rental or event — $50
• Alcohol Fee if serving Beer & Wine — $100 must have Banquet License WSLCB and General Liability Insurance

Non-profit Horticultural or garden affiliated one day meetings, events, etc.

• No charge during normal business hours 7:30am - 3:30pm
• After normal hours, weekends or Nov.-March will be subject to a charge of $25 per hour min. 2 hours

Finch Arboretum Wedding Grounds

• $900 per 4 hour limit — Capacity 125 people
• Event Assistant on site to help with chairs and coordinating
• Chairs for ceremony up to 125, small table with cloth and 2 A-frame directional signs
• No electricity & no running water
• No dogs allowed on the grounds
• Restrooms in Woodland Center
• Additional Reception space available at the Woodland Center

Additional Fees for all park reservations — À la carte prices

• AV staging set up — $25.00 per day
• Catering/vendor — $50.00 per day per vendor * Check RFP’s pricing
• Tents/Inflatables/structures — must be free standing — NO stakes allowed — $25.00 per day per structure.
• Multiple Electrical Access Points — $50.00 per day
• Private Event Alcohol Fee if serving Beer & Wine — $100 must have Banquet License WSLCB and General Liability Insurance
• Public Event Beer Garden — $500 per day — must have Special Occasion License and General Liability Insurance
• Tents 700 square feet and larger will need a Fire Permit & Fire Extinguisher