The Post St. Parking Lot at Riverfront Park is OPEN again after a complete renovation! 🎉 Improvements include: ✅ Fresh grading and asphalt ✅ New sidewalks and improved ADA access ✅ Better connectivity to the Centennial Trail New lighting will be installed in the coming weeks! 💡 This project was made possible through the Park Levy, approved by voters in November 2025.

The Fall Leaf Festival is back at Finch Arboretum on Saturday, October 17, from 11 AM to 2 PM! 🍂 Jump into a giant pile of leaves, enjoy family-friendly activities, learn about environmental conservation, check out tree-climbing demonstrations, and immerse yourself in the

🚧** Southeast Sports Complex Construction Update **🚧 As fall sports begin, we want to provide a brief update on the construction projects at Southeast Sports Complex, which are progressing on schedule. READ MORE: togetherspokane.org/southeas…

This is your reminder to visit Duncan Garden in Manito Park while its 30,000 annuals are still in bloom!

The Friends of Manito's Fall Plant Sale is tomorrow (8.15)! Located just east of the Gaiser Conservatory in Manito Park. Take home some beautiful plants and support this amazing non-profit organization!

The Doggie Dip is back starting next Friday! As the regular aquatics season wraps up, it's time to let the dogs enjoy a day of fun at the pool while raising funds for SpokAnimal's lifesaving work! 2026 Doggie Dip Schedule: 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆: Fri. 8/21, 5:30 – 7 p.m. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲: Sat. 8/22, 3 – 4:30 p.m. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸: Sun. 8/23, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Dog owners are invited to bring $10 per dog to the pool the day of each event (drop-ins welcome!). Dogs must be well-mannered, healthy, and attended to by an owner who has proof of an up-to-date rabies vaccination. Please note that only dogs will be allowed in the pool during the Doggie Dip.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 These are today’s known impacts to Parks & Recreation programming/spaces: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: (areas previously in evacuation zones) • Westgate Park (developed area only; natural area and playground closed) • Indian Trail Park • Sky Prairie Park • Pacific Park • Sports Complexes • Franklin Park & Sports Complex • Dwight Merkel Sports Complex (opens 8/13) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱: • Wyakin Park • Westgate Park (natural area and playground closed, developed area open) These places are closed until further notice, to give crews a chance to conduct full hazard tree assessments and removals. In the meantime, please avoid these areas as there may be unstable trees or hanging branches 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀: • Learn - Parks crews are attending a damage assessment class this week, produced by Washington State Emergency Management • Assess - Parks will then conduct complete and thorough damage assessments • Repair & Clean - They will then repair damaged amenities, and thoroughly clean undamaged elements 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄: • The Westgate Park playground is a total loss. The playground was planned for full replacement under the Park Levy, slated for late fall 2026 or early spring 2027, and that project will stay on schedule. • Additional damage reports will be released after completion 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸: • Fire and Urban Forestry crews continue hazard tree removals in parks and along City of Spokane streets. They have completed hazard tree removals in the “what’s open” section above, and their work is ongoing in natural areas. • To help protect public safety and electric infrastructure, Avista Utilities contract crews will remove fire-damaged trees and vegetation near power lines and utility equipment. • Removing these hazards helps ensure safe access for first responders and supports a safer recovery process. 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Meadowglen Park just broke ground a few weeks ago. While construction was obviously paused during evacuation, it will resume shortly. • The contractor, Cameron Reily, assessed the site with the Parks team and created a site-specific Wildfire Mitigation Plan, adding additional safety and fire prevention measures as construction resumes. We continue to keep our impacted community members and first responders in our hearts. See less

All City of Spokane Aquatic Centers will be closed for the remainder of the day (8/6) due to unhealthy air quality (Air Quality Index of 151 or higher at time of measurement).

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟴/𝟱/𝟮𝟲 These are today’s known impacts to Parks & Recreation programming/spaces: • All City pools are operating on normal schedule, unless the air quality reaches 150. Call the Aquatics Hotline for the latest on pool closures: 509-625-6960 • Join us for free rides on the Looff Carrousel at Riverfront Park, Wednesday, August 5- Sunday, August 9. Riverfront also has a free movie night at the Gesa Pavilion tonight. • Our partners at Spokane Public Schools are offering a free day camp this week for families impacted by the wildfires, take a look at the link for details. • Some recreation programs we operate are impacted, and if you are enrolled, you will receive an email with more information (programs may be moved or cancelled/rescheduled). • All three sports complexes (Merkel, Franklin, and SE) remain closed, including for our own programming and that run by a third party • Please avoid all park areas within evacuation zones, for your safety and to allow our first responders all the access they need These impacts are either due to being within or adjacent to an evacuation zone, and/or the complex fire’s impact to our staff, as well as air quality. We will share another update as new information warrants. We continue to keep our impacted community members and first responders in our hearts.

Spokane Complex Fire update for Spokane Parks & Recreation 8/4/26 Our hearts are with the Spokane community and first responders. These are today’s known impacts to Parks & Recreation programming/spaces: • Downriver Golf Course re-opened today • Riverfront Moves and Riverfront Eats have been cancelled today; we are currently planning to continue with Movies at the Pavilion on Wednesday 8/5 pending air quality • The Numerica SkyRide, skate rentals, and pedal cart rentals in Riverfront Park will be closed due to air quality • Pools are closed due to air quality; we will re-assess at the lunch hour, with the exception of Shadle which will remain closed regardless. Call the Aquatics Hotline for the latest on pool closures: 509-625-6960 • All three sports complexes (Merkel, Franklin, and SE) remain closed, including for our own programming and that run by a third party • Some recreation programs we operate are impacted, and if you are enrolled, you will receive an email with more information (programs may be moved or cancelled/rescheduled). • Please avoid all park areas within evacuation zones, for your safety and to allow our first responders all the access they need These impacts are either due to being within or adjacent to an evacuation zone, and/or the complex fire’s impact to our staff, as well as air quality. We will share another update tomorrow. Our partners at Spokane Public Schools are offering a free day camp this week for families impacted by the wildfires. Link in comments. Take good care of yourselves and each other.

All City of Spokane Aquatic Centers will be closed for the remainder of the day (8/3/26) due to unhealth air quality (Air Quality Index of 151 or higher). We will continue to monitor and post an update tomorrow.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟴/𝟮/𝟮𝟲 Our thoughts remain with the families impacted by these devastating fires and our incredible first responders. For Monday, August 3, these are the known impacts to Parks & Recreation programming/spaces: - Downriver Golf Course will be closed for the day, and we will reassess again tomorrow - Two north side pools - Shadle and A.M. Cannon - will be closed. Hillyard, Witter, Comstock, and Liberty will operate on normal schedules, unless the air quality goes above 150. Call the Aquatics Hotline for the latest on pool closures: 509-625-6960. - All three sports complexes (Merkel, Franklin, and SE) will be closed, including for our own programming or that run by a third party. - Some recreation programs we operate may be impacted, and if you are enrolled, you will receive an email with more information (programs may be moved or cancelled/rescheduled). - Looking ahead a day, Riverfront Moves and Riverfront Eats on 8/4 have been cancelled - Please avoid all park areas within evacuation zones, for your safety and to allow our first responders all the access they need These impacts are either due to being within or adjacent to an evacuation zone, and/or the complex fire’s impact to our staff. We will share another update tomorrow. We hope everyone is safe. Take good care.