Parks and Recreation

The mission of the Parks, Recreation and Golf Department is to enhance the general quality of life for the residents of Spokane County by providing the highest quality and quantity of parks, recreation, open space, and related cultural opportunities given the available resources.  

Location

The Parks, Recreation and Golf Department is located at the entrance of the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.    

Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department 
404 North Havana 
Secoma Building
Spokane, WA 99202 

How to Reach Us

Phone:  (509) 477-4730
Fax:  (509) 477-2454  

Service Reductions:

Dear Patrons, during these difficult times we are making some changes to live within an adjusted set of resources.  Thank you all for your     patience and understanding.  Please feel free to contact our department with any questions.  2009 Parks and Recreation Department Service Reductions as follows:

• Lifeguard services will not be provided at Fish Lake and Bear Lake Regional Parks.  Bear Lake and Pine River Parks will not open until June 1,2009.  This means that entry gates, garbage disposal, drinking fountains and restrooms will remain locked until June 1, 2009 and other general maintenance activities/services will be delayed.  The public is not barred from walking in.
• Entry Fees will not be charged this year at Fish Lake and Bear Lake Parks.
• Camp Caro:  We have not "opened and closed" the main entry gates at Camp Caro during the off-season.  Gate opening and closing at Camp Caro will resume for the park season effective on or about April 15th.
• Gleneden Park:  We will be delaying the opening of restrooms, garbage disposal, drinking fountains and regular "opening and closing of the access gates" at Gleneden Park until June 1, 2009.  During this time we will experiment  with leaving the access gates in the open position until June 1, 2009.
• Signs have been posted at Bear Lake, Pine River and Gleneden Parks to advise of the delayed openings (June 1).  Additional signage will be prepared and posted to advise park patrons of the elimination of lifeguard services at Fish and Bear Lakes.
• Gateway Park:  Visitors Center to remain closed for the foreseeable future.  Previously, we have enjoyed a partnership with the Spokane Convention and Visitor's Bureau, whereby they operated the visitor's Center at Gateway Park

Sponsorship Opportunities

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