Pow Wow Grounds | Custom Playground | Spokane, Washington
This unique playground reflects local landmarks, geography, and holds cultural significance for the Kalispel people. We are honored to have been chosen by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to create a custom play space at their Pow Wow grounds, a year-round attraction and a highlight of the annual August Pow Wow.
Pow Wow Grounds 5-12 Composite Structure: The Pow Wow Grounds 5-12 Composite Structure is a standout feature, resembling a playable kid’s version of the neighboring pow wow grounds. With a circular design and custom-built shade sails, it includes multiple levels, 5 climbers, and 4 slides, along with custom play and sensory panels.
Tule Hut 2-5 Area: The 2-5 composite structure and freestanding climbers are designed to look like the traditional “Tule Hut” housing of the tribe. The tule climbers can be played on from the inside or climbed over from the outside. A great space for imaginative play to go along with a large composite play climber to challenge the younger kids.
Custom GFRP ground based climbers: Inspired by tribal stories of “Frog Island,” the Custom GFRP groundbased climbers in the “Pend Oreille River” area add an imaginative touch. Climbers include frogs, a traditional canoe, and beavers local to the adjacent river.
Custom Timber stacks: The Custom Timber Stacks mimic old river pilings along the Pend Oreille River, providing a unique climbing experience with rope play and net climbers. This structure reflects the historical significance of the river pilings, now serving as perching and nesting sites for ospreys.
Inclusive Freestanding Play: Inclusivity was a priority for the tribe, evident in the inclusive ground-based climbers, Tule Hut climbers, and motion play features. The playground includes a rope cone spinner for adventurous children and a flush-ground accessible whirl merry go round, accommodating up to two wheelchair users and other children without mobility devices. ADA accessible seats are also added to the swing set.
Zip Line: This feature gives kids a rush of excitement as they go for a daring ride. Perfect for ages 5 – 12, kids firmly place feet or sit on the foothold, then hold on tight to the pole as they propel across the playground.
This Pow Wow Grounds playground is a destination play space in every sense. We are so honored that we were able to partner with the Kalispel Tribe to make their vision for the Pow Wow Playground a reality.
Manufacturers worked with:
Playground Equipment: Playworld
Safety Surfacing: Turf, Engineered Wood Fiber
