The Jewel of Downtown

The Spokane River, often called the most beautiful urban river in America, is a glittering jewel that runs through the heart of Downtown. Spectacular Spokane Falls brings energy and excitement to the 100-acre Riverfront Park  and the 400-acre Spokane River Gorge filled with trails, kayak facilities and single track within walking and running distance of Downtown.

Riverfront Park
Site of the 1974 World’s Fair, the park provides an ideal Northwest setting for a year-round schedule of family entertainment and a welcome respite from Downtown’s urban pulse, including lush green meadows and a cascading river, Spokane Falls Skyride, 1909 historic Looff Carousel, Pavilion rides and attractions, IMAX theatre and ice-skating at the Ice Palace.

The interactive Rotary Fountain is found at the southern entrance to the park, while on the drawing board is the Mobius science center on the north bank of the river to complement the Mobuis children’s museum in River Park Square.

Riverfront Park is currently Spokane’s number one destination, attracting visitors from as far away as Idaho, Montana, Oregon and British Columbia, Canada.

Annual Events
Downtown Spokane is the place for nationally recognized events such as Bloomsday and Hoopfest,the largest 3-on-3 basketball trounament,  Riverfont Park's 4th of July Celebration, and many other outdoor concerts and community celebrations.