Manito Park

Reserve the pavilion for a party and have local pizza places deliver food and soda to the park.

“You can reserve the pavilion and there are several pizza places that could bring you pizza and soda.”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 14 upvotes

Upper Manito has a better playground for toddlers. Lower Manito is mostly just a rope climbing structure now, but the duck pond is a great draw.

“upper Manito has the better playground for sure”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 12 upvotes

Beautiful botanical gardens. Check for spring blooms in April. Kids ride free on Spokane Transit (STA) buses to get there.

“Manito Park is great for close to south hill and kids ride free on STA.”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 3 upvotes

The lower playground is generally more shaded than the upper one, though the upper playground offers shade until midday.

“Lower is usually more shaded”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 2 upvotes

Hosts a drum circle every Thursday from 6-9pm during the summer on the hill above the playground.

“Manito Drum Circle. Every Thursday from 6-9 on the hill above the playground area”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 1 upvotes

The historic pirate ship playground at Upper Manito was a local favorite for climbing, though it has since been removed.

“Pirate ship at Upper Manito made it far better than Lower Manito back in the day.”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 17 upvotes

Excellent for weekend excursions; features walking paths, a playground, duck pond, Japanese garden, and an ice cream shop.

“Manito Park is also a great place to take kids for a weekend excursion, lots of walking paths, playground, duck pond”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 1 upvotes

A great local spot for family sledding when it snows.

“take your kids sledding when it snows.”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 1 upvotes

Always a fun, free outing. The conservatory is open and features beautiful plants.

“Manito Park is always fun. The conservatory is open and full of beautiful plants.”

Overheard on r/Spokane · 1 upvotes