Parks in Spokane WA

Parks in Spokane WA are the perfect place for you and your family to unwind. Are you in the mood for a quiet stroll on a forested path? Want to feast your eyes on some flowers? Feel like parking yourself on the grass on the riverfront, where you can be lulled by the sound of the rushing water? You'll find all of this and more in the parks and gardens around Spokane. So grab a blanket and find a perfect picnic spot in the park or garden of your very own choosing.

Manito Park

Manito Park sprawls across 90-acres and includes six gardens, each featuring a brilliant variety of plants. Take a stroll through the symmetrical, Renaissance-style Duncan Garden, or feast your eyes on colorful hydrangeas and hibiscus in the Perennial Garden. You'll especially want to check out the Gaiser Conservatory greenhouse, home to a wild dichotomy of desert and tropical plants. Find serenity in the flowing willows and vibrant azaleas in the Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, which honors Nishinomiya, Japan, Spokane’s sister city.

Manito Park
Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is virtually impossible to avoid when you're out and about in Spokane, and that's not a bad thing! The park was designed for Expo ‘74 and encompasses several points of interest. You won’t want to miss the 155-foot Great Northern Clocktower. A short walk across a suspension bridge will place you on a magical little island, which is called "snxw meneɂ" in the indigenous Salish language. And no trip to Riverfront Park would be complete without seeing Upper Falls from along the Centennial Trail.

Riverfront Park

Spokane Falls

The Spokane Falls are undoubtedly the centerpiece of Spokane. Known as the largest urban waterfall in the nation today, historically Native American tribes considered the place sacred. Winding for miles through basalt banks, the river has carved out a spectacular gorge. For first-time visitors, the Spokane Falls is a must-see.

Spokane Falls

Riverside State Park

Located just nine miles northwest of downtown Spokane lies Riverside State Park. The 40-mile-long, paved Centennial Trail starts here. The park is a gathering place for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; it is ORV friendly. The Little Spokane River provides excellent opportunities for SUP, boating, fishing, and swimming for water sports enthusiasts. There are also plenty of campsites so your outdoor adventure can last more than just one day. Riverside State Park awaits you on your next visit to Spokane.

Riverside State Park

Mount Spokane State Park

Mount Spokane State Park is known as a hub for year-round adventures. As one of Washington’s largest state parks, Mount Spokane has over 100 miles of trails within the dense forest of the Selkirk Mountains. Mount Spokane State Park boasts a multitude of panoramic views, meaning you can hike for days and not see the same view twice. Kit Carson, Day Mountain, and the mountains of Spokane are waiting for you to conquer them.

Mt. Spokane State Park

Explore More Parks & Gardens

John A. Finch Arboretum

Wander through the forest at John A. Finch Arboretum. This park offers an impressive collection of conifer and maple trees as well as colorful rhododendrons. The arboretum is especially stunning in the fall, as the leaves transform into their vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues before drifting to the ground.

Finch Arboretum

Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge

If scenic landscapes, accessible hikes, wildlife are something you enjoy, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is a must-see for anyone in the Spokane area. Located 5 miles southwest of Cheney, WA, this outdoor experience is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Spokane.

Turnbull Wildlife Refuge
Mirabeau Point Park

If you find yourself in Spokane Valley, spend an afternoon at the falls at Mirabeau Point Park. Nearby you can hop on the Centennial Trail for a walk along the Spokane River or enjoy nature trails whilst learning about local geology!

Mirabeau Point Park