Spokane Parks and Recreation

It's National Pickleball Day!

Those looking to play pickleball can visit 35 courts across 6 parks (most striped for pickleball and tennis): A.M. Cannon (2), Corbin (2), Comstock (12), Sky Prairie (2), Mission (16), and Peaceful Valley (1).

Parks & Recreation aims to renovate one park sport court per year; the next court to be renovated is at Underhill park, beginning in mid-August. Underhill will receive two new pickleball courts.

Some BEE-utiful Manito Park flower photos! 🌼🐝
📷: Instagram.com/the_allypinist

The High Bridge Dog Park renovation project is underway! 🐾

The renovation includes:

• Small and large dog areas
• Agility features
• Surfacing improvements
• Seating
• Water fountains in each dog area
• Expanded paved parking
• Improved entry/exit, including ADA accessible dog park area
• Improved lighting
• Fire fuels reduction through selective tree thinning

The dog park is scheduled to re-open in early October 2024.

High Bridge Dog Park Renovation Begins August 5 Construction begins early next week on the renovation of High Bridge dog park.

The City of Spokane will again expand Spokane Public Library hours at some locations this weekend as high temperatures remain in the forecast.

Libraries will be open during regular hours on weekdays, and select locations will extend hours over the weekend. Expanded hours will be at Liberty Park from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, and at Liberty Park, Indian Trail, and Central from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

More info: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/08/01/cooling-resources-available-during-heat-wave/

Throwback Thursday: People's Park viewed from Hamblen Conservation Area in 1926 and today. The 3,000-foot long, 160-foot high Union Pacific Railroad trestle for which High Bridge Park was named spanned across the park from 1914 to 1979. You can still see the abutments for this "high bridge" alongside the Sandifur Bridge today.

Fun Fact: Originally (and technically still) part of High Bridge Park, People’s Park got its name during the Expo ’74 Worlds Fair when it became a popular camping area for young travelers.

Historic photo courtesy of Spokane Public Library 's Northwest Room.

The Spokane Parks Foundation has the perfect solution for this week's scorcher. We're talking forecasted temperatures over 100 on Friday! That's why you won't want to miss the last free pool party of the summer. Join us at the Liberty Aquatics Center, 1300 East Fifth, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday. Thanks to our generous sponsors, Providence Inland Northwest, Molina Healthcare, and the Innovia Foundation, you can cool off and enjoy giveaways, free food, and fun. Mark your calendar! You won't want to miss it!

FREE guided tour of the magnificent Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens this Saturday, 12-1PM at 501 W 7th Ave.

Don't miss the guided tour of the gardens 12-1pm Saturday,
Aug. 3, 501 W Seventh Ave.!

NOTICE ❗️❗️❗️ Please follow Spokane County Emergency Management for updates on the Hills Fire.

7/26/24, 6:29pm: Upper Cemetery Fire (HILLS FIRE)
Level 2 Evacuation, Get SET to leave! Spokane Fire District 10 is managing a Wildland Fire. Residents living West to N Rimrock Drive, East to N Government Way, South to W Greenwood Rd, North to W Sandridge Ave extended, be prepared to leave at a moments notice. If you, or anyone at your location, need extra time, or have pets or livestock, you are strongly encouraged to evacuate now. Monitor phone and media for more info or visit https://bit.ly/SRECOfficialEvac for current evacuation maps.

Established in 1904, Manito Park's 78 acres are home to five gorgeous garden areas on Spokane's South Hill! This photo, from 1905-1915, shows the original main entrance to the park greeting guests with the phrase, "See Spokane Shine". 🌹 Spokane Parks and Recreation

📸: Inland Northwest Special Collections

Is your teen or pr***en looking for adventure this summer? Our Youth Adventures Camp for ages 8-11 and Teen Adventures Camp for ages 12-15 allow participants to try a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities including kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, rafting, rock climbing, disc golf, aquatic centers, and hiking! Camps include small group sizes of no more than 12 per week and are locally based at Bowl and Pitcher within Riverside State Park.

Outdoor Adventures Camp Spokane Parks & Recreation uses your Facebook or Google account to login or sign up. We only access your name and email for login purposes.

Tonight at the Spokane Pavilion!

Join us on Tuesday, July 23, for a magical evening at the Spokane Pavilion with Movies at the Pavilion featuring Disney's "WISH," starting at 8:30 PM. The event will be graced by various princesses from Spokane Princess Portal, alongside a princess-themed scavenger hunt beginning at 6 PM. Attendees will receive a map and a princess signature sheet upon arrival at the Spokane Pavilion.

*Please note: Movie start times may vary based on seasonal dusk hours.

The City of Spokane has added a free evening swim option at three pools for this Saturday only and will again expand library hours at some locations this weekend as high temperatures remain in the National Weather Service forecast.

Expanded Spokane Public Library hours will be at Shadle Park until 7 p.m. on Saturday, and Liberty Park, Indian Trail and Central until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Spokane Parks pools host free open swimming Monday – Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m. at all six aquatic centers. Free evening swim sessions from 6 - 8:30 p.m. rotate by day/location. This Saturday an additional free evening swim will be added at A.M. Cannon, Comstock, and Shadle pools.

Details: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/releases/2024/07/19/city-adds-evening-swim-to-cooling-resources-library-hours-expanding/

🌳 Happy Parks and Recreation Professionals Day! 🌳
Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to make our communities more vibrant, healthy, and connected. From maintaining lush green spaces to organizing fun-filled events, these dedicated individuals play a vital role in enhancing our lives. Their passion and hard work create spaces where memories are made, friendships are forged, and families come together. Next time you visit your local park, recreation center, or sports facility, take a moment to thank these amazing professionals who make it all possible! Drop a ❤️ to show your gratitude and spread the love for !

Congratulations to Chris and Amelia who got engaged at Indian Canyon Golf Course! The couple met on a blind date at Indian Canyon one year ago. We are thrilled to be a small part of your love story.

In response to the anticipated extreme heat, the Numerica SkyRide will adjust its operating hours from today, 7/16, until next Tuesday, 7/23. The new hours will be from 10am-1pm & 6-8pm, with an extension until 9pm on Fri-Sat.
https://my.spokanecity.org/riverfrontspokane/visitor-info/

4 News Now’s Allison Martinez dropped by one of our Outdoor Adventure Camps this morning to talk with our very own Andy Fuzak about the fun youth outdoor opportunities we’re offering this summer!

Unlock summer adventures with Spokane Parks and Recreation's summer camps SPOKANE, Washington - Looking to ban boredom this summer? Spokane Parks and Recreation's Outdoor Adventure Camp is open for new campers.

Notice to Centennial Trail users: Starting tomorrow (7/17), the section of the Centennial Trail at the north end of the Maple St. Bridge will be closed for construction under the bridge. The detour is attached. This closure will be in place until early September.

Starting tomorrow (7/17), the section of the Centennial Trail at the north end of the Maple St. Bridge will be closed for construction under the bridge. The pedestrian detour is attached. This closure will be in place until early September.

TOMORROW: Swing by Music & Mocktails presented by the Friends of The Moore-Turner Heritage Gardens Spokane! Stroll through the gardens while sipping a Golden-Age mocktail and enjoy the music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s performed by local musicians, “Mostly Swing.”
7 – 8:30 pm Wednesday, July 17, 2024
FREE
507 W. Seventh Ave., Spokane
There’s no need to dress formally, as Frank Moore or George Turner’s guests would have, but do wear sensible shoes.

to Manito Park's Sunken Gardens (now called Duncan Garden) circa 1910-1920 via Spokane Public Library's Northwest Room.

Unwind on the cool grass at the Spokane Pavilion this evening (7/9) for our free Movies at the Pavilion event, showcasing Bob Marley's "One Love." Enjoy food trucks and live music by Nick Grow Music before the film starts at 8:30pm.

Nicely done, City of Spokane Fire Department! 👏👏👏

At 12:34 a.m. on July 4, 2024, the Spokane Fire Department's Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to the north end of the Howard Street Bridge, where a young adult female was reportedly on the rocks by the river's edge. Rescuers used the ladder truck's aerial device as a high-point anchor for a rope system to lower a rescuer to the victim. The uninjured woman was safely retrieved at 1:10 a.m. without further medical interventions necessary.