Riverfront Park - Spokane, Washington

Set along the Spokane River in the heart of downtown Spokane, Riverfront Park is a revitalized 100-acre urban destination that transforms a historically industrial site—and the former home of Expo ’74—into a vibrant hub for community gathering, recreation, and play. Today, the park serves as a central gathering place where natural beauty, cultural history, and contemporary design come together to create a dynamic public space. 

At the heart of the park are thoughtfully designed play environments that reflect the region’s unique landscape and story. The Ice Age Floods Playground immerses visitors in a one-of-a-kind, educational play experience inspired by the geological forces that shaped the Pacific Northwest. Featuring a multi-story slide tower, custom climbing structures, water play elements, and interactive discovery components, the space invites children to explore, learn, and challenge themselves in an engaging outdoor setting. 

Complementing this adventure-driven space, the Providence Playscape offers a fully inclusive, sensory-rich playground designed to support children of all abilities. With accessible surfacing, multi-sensory activities, and a wide range of play elements that encourage social interaction, creativity, and movement, the playscape creates a welcoming environment where all children can play side by side. 

Beyond the playgrounds, Riverfront Park features expansive green spaces, waterfront views, and a variety of family-friendly amenities and attractions, all connected by walkable pathways that encourage exploration. Together, these elements create a multi-generational destination that celebrates Spokane’s identity while fostering connection, discovery, and community through play. 

Riverfront Park stands as a model for how thoughtful design and community investment can transform a historic site into an inclusive, engaging, and enduring destination for generations to come.