Riverfront Park

Name: Riverfront Park
Address: 507 N Howard St, WA, Spokane, Spokane, US
Telephone: +1 509-625-6600

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Riverfront Park is a 100-acre public urban park along the Spokane River in downtown Spokane, Washington. It includes Upper Spokane Falls and occupies the former Expo ’74 fairground in the Riverside neighborhood.

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Riverfront Park — Spokane Falls rushing around the rocky island in Riverfront Park

Tracy Hunter from Spokane, USA · CC BY 2.0 · edited

Riverfront Park — Spokane Falls framed by downtown buildings and bare trees

Riverfront Park — Suspension footbridge crossing above the Spokane River rapids

Riverfront Park — Skate ribbon winding through Riverfront Park after dark

Riverfront Park — Illuminated riverfront buildings reflected in the water at night

Riverfront Park — Sculpture beside landscaped paths and the Spokane River

Riverfront Park — Bronze figure and dog overlooking the river from a promenade

Riverfront Park — Expo grounds and white pavilion among Riverfront Park rooftops

Riverfront Park — Clock tower, stone sculpture, and blue artwork along a park walkway

Riverfront Park — Reflecting pool and steps beside the glass park pavilion

Riverfront Park — Paved park walkway crossing a bridge with bright orange railings

Why go

Gondolas travel over Spokane Falls.
The clock tower’s 700-pound brass pendulum is wound by park staff each week.
Spokane became the smallest city at the time to host a World’s Fair.
A one-acre conservation area beside the falls has a stream that once ran beneath a YMCA building.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all

Monday10:00 – 17:00

Tuesday10:00 – 17:00

Wednesday10:00 – 17:00

Thursday10:00 – 17:00

Friday10:00 – 19:00

Saturday10:00 – 19:00

Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

Falls viewpointsObservation points overlook the upper and lower falls from land once occupied by industry and rail infrastructure.Around the park
South ChannelFind the Looff Carrousel, Numerica Skate Ribbon and Rotary Fountain here.South Channel area
Havermale IslandSee grassy meadows and the Lilac Bowl, a natural amphitheater on the island’s south side.Havermale Island
U.S. PavilionThe Expo ’74 structure has indoor and outdoor spaces, catwalks and viewing platforms. It hosts events and concerts; when no event is underway, it is public space with river views.Center of the park on Havermale Island

What you see With kids

What you see

The Howard Street Promenade looks out over Spokane Falls.
Paths and lawns along the calm South Channel reach the river’s edge.

With kids

The North Bank has an ice age floods themed playground, Hoopfest basketball courts, a skate and wheels park, and a climbing boulder.
Look for ducks, Canada geese, squirrels and marmots around the park.

Facilities

Bike rentals
Game room
IMAX theater

Photo spots

Great Northern clock towerPhotograph the 1902 tower from beside Clock Tower Meadow.Havermale Island, also called Salmon People Island On the map
Pedestrian suspension bridgesTwo bridges offer close views of the falls.West end of snxw meneɂ, also called Salmon People Island On the map

Shorts

History

Native American tribes gathered at Spokane Falls to fish, trade and hold cultural activities during the annual Chinook salmon run.

1871American settlers established a claim and built a sawmill near the falls.
late 19th centuryMills and hydroelectric generators industrialized much of the falls area.
1902The Great Northern Railway Depot opened on Havermale Island; its clock tower remains in the park.
1972Rail infrastructure was removed as the site was cleared for Expo '74.
1973The clock tower was saved after a public campaign before the railway depot was demolished.

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May 4–November 3, 1974Expo '74 ran on the site; post-fair plans called for preserving it as a park.
May 5, 1978President Jimmy Carter dedicated the park at a ceremony attended by about 50,000 people.
2014–May 2021Voters approved a $64.3 million redevelopment bond in 2014. Construction began in 2016, and the North Bank playground opened in May 2021.

How to get there

On footThe park is at 507 N Howard St, Spokane. Follow the Howard Street Promenade from downtown’s core to the North Bank; it ends across from Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.
BikeThe Spokane River Centennial Trail enters beneath Division Street Bridge, passes the Looff Carrousel and Rotary Fountain, and exits via Post Street Bridge.

Sources: Riverfront Park (Spokane, Washington) - Wikiped… · Spokane - Wikivoyage (see) · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where

507 N Howard St, WA, Spokane

Website: riverfrontspokane.org/
Phone: +1 509-625-6600

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

What makes Upper Spokane Falls notable?

It is the largest urban waterfall in the United States.

Does Riverfront Park’s clock tower have bells?

No. Electronic speakers produce its hourly chimes.

What remains of Riverfront Park’s industrial riverfront?

Hydroelectric facilities remain among the park’s sights.

Which other Expo ’74 buildings survive?

The Spokane Convention Center and First Interstate Center for the Arts.

What are Riverfront Park’s opening hours?

Sunday–Thursday, 10:00–17:00; Friday–Saturday, 10:00–19:00.

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