Absolutely stunning - must do if you are in the area. I could not believe this was a free park with…read moreso much to see and explore. Lucky residents and visitors! They have lots of areas to explore including a massive rose garden, manicured and sculpted gardens, green house, and Japanese gardens. Plan to spend at least 2 hours here to take it all in. Parking - plenty of free parking in lots surrounding the gardens.

This is a gorgeous park and botanical garden bustling with people and butterflies and life!…read moreWe stopped here to have some lunch under the covered picnic area and were surrounded by green grass and the sound of children playing at the nearby playground. There was a cool breeze through the canopies on a very warm day and garbage cans to dispose of our leftovers. When we stumbled upon the gorgeous flower gardens, I could not believe it. There were multiple gardeners working outside of the conservatory and although it was closed, I can't imagine that there was anything more beautiful inside than what we saw outside. We were able to sit over at the benches and rally enjoy the fountain and manicured flowers. There was a large, veryrude family that did come through who wanted to scream at their kids and then try to take photographs in front of the flowers like a happy family. Then allow their smaller children to stomp through the flowers and scream loudly while they stared at their phones. And there were of course at least two young ladies posing for "the gram" that picked flowers and made obnoxious gestures in ridiculously skimpy clothes... I guess those types of things can't be helped these days and they are no reflection on the garden itself, just be prepared for your peace to be interrupted. We also made a quick stop at the Rose garden which I did not find to be quite as beautiful but smelled lovely... There were just too many bugs and it was there were just too many bugs and it was far too warm to spend much time there. If I lived closer to this park, I would come everyday to listen to the sound of the fountain and appreciate the beauty of the topiaries and flowers and I would recommend a stop here for anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature.

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.

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! =)

could be amazing, but full of goose poop. every step in any direction there's is poop. smells like…read morea sewage system failure. the bathrooms were dirty, clogged. no soap, no paper towels. The shower tower that is there to rise off to try to prevent swimmers itch does not work. I think they're parks & Rec dept. forgot this park is here.

We have been here a handful of times and after the last visit i think it may be my last for a…read morewhile. Do not get me wrong it is a nice park with a lot of parking available and close to a lot of shade by the water when its blazing hot outside but the crowds of people swimming and playing in the water is not enough space to swim or for those that want to fish. I just cannot stomach going again after seeing a couple kids throwing up in the water and people cleaning their cookware and caught fish right on the beach side where people are trying to swim. Don't wash your cooking pots or throw the fish guts by those that are swimming. I know its a lake but com on now.

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!

My sister had her Pride wedding here and it was beyond amazing! The gazebo was big enough to hold…read morethe entire crew. I didn't get a chance to see the rest of the park due to the fact that I was her Maid of Honor and it was drizzling outside. I loved the fact that the gazebo was so large. The wedding was fantastic and the reception immediately after went off without a hitch. On my next visit I hope to see more of the park!

Mission Park is a 13 acre park very conveniently located walking distance from Gonzaga University…read moreand the heart of the Logan neighborhood. If you find yourself on campus and looking for a more kid friendly area (aka slides and splash pads) I would recommend a walk on down to the park! It has a large bank of tennis courts (with evening play available due to the lights!). It also has a pool! Many times when I've been here there is some kind of swimming competition occurring in the pool. Last time I stopped by they had some new fitness play equipment for adults. I have an interest in unique playground equipment so I thought this was pretty cool considering the retirement facility located right on the edge of the park. You can grab picnic supplies at the nearby Safeway or takeout from the nearby Thai restaurant and enjoy the beautiful summer weather in Spokane. I frequently see people picnicking here. One really important part of Mission Park that I must mention is the memorial to Otto Zehm. He was a mentally-ill man killed by the Spokane police in 2006. The simple memorial was placed in 2012 as part of a settlement with the city of Spokane. As a community it is important to remember the legacy of Otto Zehm and I think a visit to this memorial is an important visit for any local or tourist.