Spokane City Parks & Rec

We are the stewards of over 4,000 acres of green space and the providers of recreational activities for all ages and abilities. Get out and play! #SpokaneParks

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

The Spring and Summer Activity Guide is here! Available online, at your local library, grocery store, Riverfront Park, or City Hall. Look inside for hundreds of opportunities for all interests, ages, and abilities! https://t.co/fb1fh0TSDT

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

Join us in beautiful Manito Park for FREE fitness sessions this summer, presented by @kpwashington ! Enjoy a variety of fitness activities led by River City Pilates, Shala Living Yoga, and The Union.

🗓️ Dates: Saturdays, July 11 - August 22
⏰ Time 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
📍 Location: Manito Park Duncan Lawn (just east of Duncan Garden)
💰 Cost: FREE! No sign-up needed
👟 Recommended Attire: Comfortable workout clothing
💧 Don’t forget your water bottle!

Grab your friends and let’s get moving! See you there!

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

The 2026 Summer Carnival, presented by @Idaho_Central and sponsored by @kpwashington, kicks off next Wednesday, July 1, and runs through Sunday, July 5!🎡🎉

Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day 🇺🇸 with five days of nonstop fun at the Riverfront Summer Carnival. Enjoy a festive atmosphere packed with thrilling rides, classic carnival games, and all your favorite treats—corn dogs, cotton candy, elephant ears, and more!🌭🍧

Bring the whole family and soak up the magic of summer with attractions and nostalgia around every corner.

Hours and full event details: https://t.co/y9m0J7a0dt

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

🎆 4th of July Fireworks Celebration & Spokane Symphony Concert🎶
Presented by @Idaho_Central & @spokanesymphony | Sponsored by @CocaCola & @MichelobULTRA

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day at Riverfront Park’s Lilac Bowl! Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and blankets for a full day of music, history, food, and the iconic Fireworks America 250 Celebration over the Spokane River. 🇺🇸

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
💲 Free Community Event

Schedule Highlights:
10–11 a.m. • Independence Day Themed Historic Tour
12–1 p.m. • Independence Day Themed Historic Tour
12–11 p.m. • Summer Carnival & Vendors Open
5:30 p.m. • Beer Garden Opens
5:30–7 p.m. • Masterclass Big Band
8:45–10 p.m. • Spokane Symphony
10 p.m. • Fireworks Celebration 🎇

Come celebrate community, music, and America’s birthday in the heart of Spokane!

Note: Outside alcohol is not permitted. Please drink responsibly.
Photo by: @JamesARichman
https://t.co/9e8PW6KFMv

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

Join us on Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a special day dedicated to dads! Treat your father to memorable experiences with exclusive offers at two of Riverfront’s iconic attractions:

🚡 Numerica SkyRide: Dad rides free with the purchase of one regular-priced ticket.
🎠 Looff Carrousel: Dad gets a complimentary ride with the purchase of one regular-priced ticket.

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

REMINDER: Pools are closed June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Splash Pads are open!

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

Upriver Fire – Camp Sekani Update: Our hearts are with our neighbors impacted by the devastating Upriver Fire, and we share gratitude for our first responders who are working tirelessly.

To support their efforts and keep folks safe, all of Camp Sekani Park is closed to the public until further notice.

As you’ll see on the map, Recreational access remains open on public land to the west, from Esmeralda Golf Course and Spokane County’s Shields Park.

We are working closely with incident command and will share more updates about the park in the weeks ahead. For now, please stay safe and honor the trail closure areas to give our first responders all the space they need.

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

MERKEL UPDATE: Dwight Merkel Sports Complex has been cleared and is safe to resume normal operations as of this morning.

We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding following yesterday's fire in the natural area near the complex.

Special thanks to emergency responders for their quick and effective work.

[SpokaneSheriffOffice @SpokaneSheriff]

UPDATED Level Evacuations.

Link to Evacuation Map: https://t.co/6UoiT5UU4r

#UpriverFire #SCSO #SpokaneCOunty #SpokaneValley #Spokane

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

‼️NOTICE: Dwight Merkel Sports Complex is closed due to nearby wildfire activity.

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

🌞 Pools Open Monday! Get ready for FREE summer fun with our open swim schedule! 🏊‍♂️

Afternoon Open Swim:
🗓️ Mon-Sat: A.M. Cannon, Comstock, Hillyard, Liberty & Shadle | 1 PM – 4 PM
🗓️Friday: Witter | 1 PM – 4 PM

Evening Open Swim:
🗓️Mon & Wed: A.M. Cannon, Comstock, Hillyard | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
🗓️Tue & Thu: Liberty & Shadle | 6:30 PM – 8 PM

❌ Closed on June 19 & July 4

🌊 Don’t forget to grab your FREE SplashPass at https://t.co/ygNb7RzmHo! 💦

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

It’s starting to warm up! Here are the splash pads that are now open for the season:

- Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain
- Audubon Park
- Carson Park
- Chief Garry Park
- Coeur d’Alene Park
- Franklin Park
- Friendship Park
- Glass Park
- Grandview Park
- Harmon Shipley Park
- Manito Park
- Mission Park
- Shadle Park
- Thornton Murphy Park
- Underhill Park

Pacific Park splash pad is temporarily out of order

**Upcoming Openings:**
- May 29: Riverfront Park Ice Age Floods Playground
- June 15: Grant Park and Nevada Park

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

🎬 The 2026 Movies at the Pavilion presented by Kaiser Permanente Line‑Up Is Here!

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

🎬 Our 2026 Movies at the Pavilion presented by @aboutKP line‑up is here! Thank you to everyone who voted — over 3,000 votes!

We heard you, and we’re excited to share the films you chose:
• Wednesday, July 1: Captain America
• Wednesday, July 22: Wicked for Good
• Saturday, July 25: Zootopia 2
• Wednesday, August 5: How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
• Wednesday, August 12: Jumanji (1995)
• Saturday, August 22: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Grab your blankets, bring your friends, and get ready for another summer of movies under the stars at the Gesa Pavilion!
https://t.co/rn9zTwgz4I

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

Our amazing staff and volunteers at Manito have been busy planting Duncan Garden with approximately 30,000 annuals!

Visitors can look forward to seeing lilies, dahlias, snapdragons, petunias, zinnias, cosmos, geraniums, salvia, rudbeckia, phlox, and more this season, with peak bloom expected in July!

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

Join us this Thursday as Mayor Brown and the Park Board honor the Six Bridges Arts Association and their incredible staff and volunteers for 44 years of service to our community presenting Pig Out in the Park!

We invite you to celebrate their dedication with us: May 14 at 3:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers in City Hall.

And as a special tribute, the Gesa Pavilion will be lit pink that evening in their honor. 💗

We hope to see you there!

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

The lilacs are really starting to pop at Manito Park’s Lilac Garden! Swing by for the full sensory experience while they’re still in bloom!

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

🇺🇸🎆 CALL FOR VENDORS 🎆🇺🇸
We’re looking for food and market vendors to be part of our 4th of July Fireworks America 250 Celebration and @spokanesymphony Concert at Riverfront Park. This is one of our biggest summer events, and we’d love to have you join us. If you’ve got great food, crafts, or market goods, we want to hear from you! https://t.co/ttIsMc8pLW

4th of July Fireworks
America 250 Celebration
& @spokanesymphony Concert
Presented by: @Idaho_Central

Saturday, July 4
Estimated Attendance: 35,000
Application closes: Saturday, May 30

[Riverfront Spokane @RiverfrontSpo]

A new shuttle service, Riverfront Park Connect, and urban zipline are coming to downtown Spokane, courtesy of Mica Moon Zip Tours. The shuttle service begins this Friday, May 1, while the zipline is anticipated for late summer/fall 2026. More information available at https://t.co/EimPNwPBjg!

View the full news release here: https://t.co/SyDATv09xD

[Spokane City Parks & Rec @SpokaneParks]

Celebrate Spokane's 23rd year as a Tree City USA at our Arbor Day Celebration this Saturday, 11 am- 2 pm, at Finch Arboretum! Rain or shine. This free event features fun family activities, live music, tree care and environmental education, free seedlings, and more! 🌲🌳🍃

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It’s a nice day to catch the cherry blossoms at Finch Arboretum! 🌸🌸🌸