My husband and I have made a pact to go to all of these outdoor spots right in our own city. The…read moreareas around Spokane, are really lush and beautiful and a great place to take it all in. The river has so many spots and this was just one of them that we had found. Wide open spaces, creekside stream sounds, children laughing, wine coolers in tumblers...all of the above. We had a great time and it was calm and warm for it still being May. Great walking and hiking spaces too.

Classic hiking trail on Spokane's north side. From the Indian Painted Rocks trailhead, you can go…read moreeast, west, or north, thought the traditional route is to the west. This trail runs past ancient Native American pictographs before taking a lazy stroll amidst the singing birds of the Little Spokane River. At the west end of the path, you can turn north and explore the Knothead Valley trail which winds up through ponderosa pines and gives stunning views of the Spokane River below. The 6.5 mile loop drops back across the valley before turning south and ending back at the Painted Rocks trailhead for a solid outing. If you are looking for a longer excursion or just want more time along the river, the easterly trail (across the street and south across the bridge) adds another couple of miles of waterfront scenery.

One of the cutest, prettiest, calmest parks I've ever been to. I always enjoy going! Great park.read more

My kid tripped and fell and cracked her ankle. Very unsafe. Please fix this. I am NOT recommending…read moremy friends to come. THANK YOU!

We really appreciate all of the updates to Bear Lake. In addition to what you can see in the…read morepictures, Several new beach areas were created where people can set up "easy-ups" or just spread out towels to sun bath. A few easy marked hiking trails in the woods are also available. For all park areas, all dogs are required to be leashed.

This is our favorite trail. It's just a little over a mile around the lake. There is lots of…read morewildlife to see as you walk and a longer trail if you venture out from the lake.

Parks always clean, toys for the kids, pool in season. Awesome for…read morefree...............................................

Are used to go here all the time in the summers when I was a kid. They have a skate park nearby…read morewhich is always fun to be able to at the skate park and then get a swim afterwords. The pool is full of chlorine but obviously that's just a safety hazard to protect against children that swim in the pool. Nothing special about this park for the swim yard but it does bring Brack and memories but I would recommend it for anyone in the area to bring their kids at least once

My family highly enjoys this park. It has a basketball court, splash pad, big kid playground,…read moretoddler playground, swings, plenty of grassy area for just hanging out, and some really cool outdoor fireplaces. There is a cute coffee shop across the street. And in the summer they have concerts at the park!

One of our favorite parks in Spokane. It's the perfect place for a play date and in the summer…read moremonths it boasts a great splash pad. Picnic tables, shade from the enormous pines, two playgrounds, basketball, and the aforementioned splash pad make it a great place to spend the afternoon.

Welcome to paradise! Manito park in mid-August made for an amazing afternoon. We walked under a…read morebeautiful stone bridge and up a little hill and emerged at Rose Hill Garden which was filled with thousands of roses of many varieties. We then made our way to the Lilac Garden where we just missed the peak season but it was still an amazing sight and smell. Next up was Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden. I love Japanese Gardens and didn't even know one existed in the corner of the park! We spent 40 minutes in here taking in the views and having casual conversations with visitors. Unfortunately, we didn't see the Gaiser Conservatory but did have time to visit the Duncan Garden which was another area filled with tens of thousands of different flowers. There were also statues, fountains, and other surprises. The symmetry of the arranged flower beds and decorations delighted the engineer in me. We saw a lot of other life in the park- bees, butterflies, worms, beetles, squirrels and more. I highly recommend visiting this park if you're in Spokane! It's a great place to forgot your troubles and see the beauty in life!

Stunning and well-maintained grounds! Enjoyed the picturesque views, dahlias and picture perfect…read moregarden beds. Benches located all around to stop and enjoy the views. Fun playground, and pets welcome!

Note: My review is for the Lake Spokane campground and boat launch area, just East of the Long…read moreLake Dam. There are four distinct areas of Riverside SP. To see the actual location, refer to Google Maps. A lot to like here, and it's all dry camping. But if you are used to metro area conveniences, be ready to drive 20+ mins, with Suncrest being the better option, vice Reardan or Wellpinit. It's a pretty drive, wherever you decide to go. Sites here are spaced nicely for semi-privacy; meaning, it's nice to have a quiet space, but it's also nice to see neighbors 30 yards away. A full camp is a safe camp this far out. If you have a travel trailer, don't get Site 4. It's set up is 'against the grain' for the 1-way road, and the only reason we made it in was because of our smaller RV. Big rigs? No way. They have these--I guess--decorative rocks to define each camp site. They're in the way, mostly. Otherwise, if you have booked online, it's plug and play. We got to our site; name on the reserved placard; and let the relaxation begin. Easy...

Riverside State Park is an amazing place to visit in Eastern Washington (near Spokane). The park…read morehas a great trail for walking, running, mountain biking or horseback riding. There is a very nice suspension bridge along the trail, and the trail is near a very scenic river. I highly recommend visiting this park.

Our family has been to Newport a dozen or so times, usually just passing through on a day road trip…read moreto Canada. We have also come to go to our friend church were he Pastor's, which was the case this time. We had our little Jack Russel Terrier in tote so needed to give him some exercise and a potty stop. This park has lots of room for playing fetch, exploring, and running your dog. I don't remember if it offered bags to pick up after your dog but we had our own. This park really has a lot to offer. It has a skate park, bleachers, a baseball diamond, a covered area, picnic tables. Please refer to the pictures.

I had not been to the park in a very long time. My friend goes everyday to walk his dog…read more He went to show me the park when we discovered a fire in the area and the road was closed. We went back a couple days later to find the fire was out. I took my friend's 2-mile walk with his dog and a lot of times he takes the dog home and goes back and walks another 4 miles. I found the area to be gorgeous with the Spokane river displaying a beautiful reflection early morning views. I had a fantastic time!! Can't wait to come back and trail walk again!

This is a gorgeous park! It's well maintained. There are picnic tables, BBQ grills, campgrounds,…read morerestrooms and pet friendly. So many trails to walk your pet, ride your horse and cycling (traditional bikes and electric bikes). There's so much beauty here. You simply have to pay a visit and check it out. You'll be glad you did! =)

We found this state park while driving to Canada. Excellent little campground with trails. The…read moretrail was easy not steep at all. Not gravely either. I am glad we found this place. Very few people were on site when we visited.

We stayed this last weekend at round lake with some friends and family. We rented three sites next…read moreto each other. As soon as we arrived the people in front of us quickly got stuck because of the boulders that are placed everywhere. The people that work there sat in the golf cart and proceeded to watch them for thirty minutes. My spouse had to help with 3 others to jiggle a boulder so they can gain an inch of room. The area where they ask you to put up tents on are white rock filled area next to our fire pit and picnic table. We were asked to not use the "ground" dirt to camp but did point out many tents using this. The rules are ridiculous, no hammocks , and if you are disabled and use a cane like I do good luck maneuvering around the unnecessary costly boulders that are not an improvement but a waste of cost. Never again will I or seventeen others visit again. Enjoy your boulders.