 Located
in the heart of Downtown Spokane on the site of Expo '74 (the World's Fair),
this urban 100 acre park offers...
Natural beauty of lush green meadows and a cascading river.
Scenic sky ride over the Spokane Falls.
Thrilling experiences with the GIANT SCREEN IMAX Theatre.
"Enchanted Forest" mini-golf.
Nostalgic rides on the historic 1909 Looff Carrousel.
Riverfront Park offers a variety of family entertainment.
In addition to our seasonal skating rink, our seasonal amusement rides are very
popular during the summer!
We also host a variety of community events in the park.
Join us at the Riverfront Park for:
the Bloomsday Post-Race Celebration (May)
Hoopfest (June)
Clear Channel 4th of July Neighbour Day
Kid's Day (August)
Pow Wow (August)
Pig Out in the Park (Labour Day weekend)
Riverfront Park has five convenient parking lots for your parking needs.
Riverfront Park Website:
http://www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com/
Riverfront Park occupies 100 acres of land and water with a rich and varied
history. Spokane Falls and the surrounding land has long been a gathering place
for people. Native Americans gathered and fished at the falls. In the late
1800's, pioneers settled here and started the city of Spokane. The railroad
industry fuelled the city's growth and rail yards covered Havermale Island, the
present site of Riverfront Park.
In 1974, Spokane hosted Exposition '74, "The World's Fair". In preparation for
Expo '74, the Spokane River was cleaned up, the rail yards were removed, and the
Great Northern Railroad Depot on Havermale Island was demolished. Our Clocktower
is all that remains of the 1902 depot.
And, while you're here, check out "The Spokane Sculpture Walk", which highlights
the sculptures in Riverfront Park and the Centennial Trail. The downtown segment
of the Centennial Trail passes through Riverfront Park.
Riverfront Park, (the legacy of Expo '74), continues to be a popular gathering
place for local residents and tourists. We also host a variety of community
events during the year, so there is always something fun to do! |
