Charles Balzer probably didn’t think much of it when he fenced off one of the many spring-fed ponds scattered around Spokane’s newest park.

It’s an article of faith that Spokane residents have a mad crush on the outdoors. Especially at this time of year.

Parks in the Spokane area range from manicured to wild. Often, a park will feature both. Here’s a list of 25 parks – with the notable exceptions of Riverfront Park and Manito Park – that offer a bit of everything, from music, swimming and picnicking to softball, tennis, canoeing and hiking.