Another Green Monday: Help shape the future of Riverfront Park

Who doesn’t love Riverfront Park? Occupying 100 acres of land and water downtown with an incredible history, the falls and the surrounding land has always been a gathering place for people. This is where the city of Spokane started in the late 1800’s, with pioneers settling there. Eventually, industry growth gave way to rail yards covering Havermale Island, the present site of Riverfront Park.

After Expo 74 hit, everything changed- the huge industrial eyesore underwent a transformation in the form of lush green meadows and a view of the cascading river.

The park has gone under a few modificiations since and it’s highly active for events but, now, Spokane Parks and Recreation is developing a new Master Plan for Riverfront Park.

They want to know what you think above a variety of issues related to the park and any comments you may have regarding what you’d like to see as they work to design the future for Riverfront Park.

Here are a few upcoming community meetings on the Master Plan:

Thursday, May 24, 6 to 8 p.m. West Central Community Center 1603 W. Belt St.

Tuesday, May 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Southside Senior Activity Center 3151 E. 27th Ave.

Thursday, May 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Hillyard Senior Center 4001 N. Cook St.

Comments also may be emailed .

From the City Of Spokane : Three community meetings have been scheduled to allow for public discussion and feedback regarding the proposed Riverfront Park Master Plan. The goal of any considered updates would be to continue the legacy of Expo ’74 while keeping the downtown park relevant for generations to come.

Stakeholders and past participants of City of Spokane Parks and Recreation programs have been surveyed electronically regarding the proposed master plan. In those surveys, respondents favored retaining open space and grassy meadows as well as preserving or enhancing the Looff Carrousel. Previous survey results suggest that park patrons are ready for new amenities at Riverfront Park – provided that park history is preserved.

There have been many evolving editions of the Riverfront Park Master Plan. This really is your turn to help make decisions about what’s best for the park. Should there be bicycles for rent? Should more history and culture be showcased? Tell the city what’s important for your park!