Spokane Parks and Recreation

06/18/2026

REMINDER: City of Spokane pools are closed June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. Splash Pads are open!

06/18/2026

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to City of Spokane Fire Department, City of Spokane Police Department, and Park Rangers for their swift response to the fire in High Bridge Park yesterday afternoon. Your dedication and quick action in ensuring the safety of our community are truly commendable and deeply appreciated.

06/18/2026

Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival has been relocated to Solnix this Saturday due to the Upriver Fire. Proceeds for the event will go to those affected by the fire.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 20
🕓 Time: 4 PM - 8 PM
📍 Location: Solnix, 4505 N Division Street

Let’s come together for a great cause!

With the Upriver Drive fire still burning, we will no longer be able to run our demo at Beacon Hill. But we’re taking the opportunity to raise money for those affected by this tragedy. Our community has shown up for us time and time again and now we’d like to return the favor.
We’re keeping it casual with beer and BBQ! Feel free to stop by, join the community, and donate to those in need!

06/17/2026

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.

06/17/2026

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.

06/16/2026

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

UPDATE 6/17: 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.

06/16/2026

The City of Spokane Fire Department is assisting with the Upriver Fire. For evacuation information, visit https://bit.ly/SRECOfficialEvac

Spokane County Evacuation Address Lookup

06/16/2026

Spokane Summer Parkways is TONIGHT, 6pm - 9pm! Streets are closed to motorized vehicles and opened up to pedestrians, cyclists, runners, skaters, and other human-powered recreation. Activities, plus booths, in Manito and Comstock Parks and along the designated 4 mile car-free route through the picturesque tree-lined streets of Manito and Comstock neighborhoods.
This is a free event.

The Spokane Summer Parkways route has NO start or end. Begin wherever you like, go around as many times as you wish, or just do as much as you'd like, but make sure you go in a clockwise direction! Have fun - enjoy the car free streets and all the activities, demos and food vendors. See you there TONIGHT, 6pm - 9pm, Tuesday, June 16th!
Check out the route map below.

06/12/2026

🌊 Pools Open Monday! 🌊

Get ready for FREE summer fun with our open swim schedule! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

Afternoon Open Swim:
☀️ Monday – Saturday: A.M. Cannon, Comstock, Hillyard, Liberty & Shadle | 1 PM – 4 PM
☀️ Friday: Witter | 1 PM – 4 PM

Evening Open Swim:
🌅 Monday & Wednesday: A.M. Cannon, Comstock, Hillyard | 6:30 PM – 8 PM
🌅 Tuesday & Thursday: Liberty & Shadle | 6:30 PM – 8 PM

🚫 Closed on June 19 & July 4

✨ Don’t forget to grab your FREE SplashPass at SpokaneRec.org! 🌞

06/11/2026

An important message about e-bike safety from City of Spokane Police Department 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

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