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#11 Mission Park

Mission Park squeezes a whole lot of amenities into 13 simple acres of flat, tree-lined greens. The Park is the recreational anchor of the historic Logan Neighborhood.

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#10 Corbin Park

Corbin Park is a former horse-racing oval that now offers a green oasis on the lower north side of Spokane.

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#6 Finch Arboretum

Finch Arboretum may be the most unique on the list of Spokane’s Best Parks, and is the first park on the list that provides a landscape more diverse than simple greens with a playground or two.

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#9 Audubon Park

Audubon Park is 27 acres of rolling Ponderosa Pines, playgrounds, splash pads, ball fields and basketball courts. Located in northwest Spokane in the Audubon / Downriver neighborhood, Audubon Park anchors one of the quaintest neighborhoods in town.

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#8 Comstock Park

Comstock Park is similar in almost every way to Audubon Park (the 9th best park in Spokane) except for one significant factor, instead of a simple splash pad, Comstock has a full-blown pool and aquatics area.

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#2 Manito Park

Manito Park is so big and diverse, you’re gonna’ need a map. The heart of Spokane’s South Hill, it’s a tough call placing Manito at number two on Spokane’s Best Parks list. It’s more than just a recreational space, it’s a destination. And it’s more than just a destination, it’s what makes Spokane, Spokane. Without it, the City would be a lesser place.

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#5 Cliff Park

Cliff Park is brilliant in its simplicity yet unique in many ways. Clocking in at the 5th spot on Spokane’s Best Parks list, it’s also the smallest of the bunch (only 4.2 acres).

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#1 Riverfront Park

Riverfront Park is Spokane’s best park. But don’t take my word for it, National Geographic recently ranked Riverfront Park as the third best park in all of America.

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#3 Lincoln Park

In lesser cities, Lincoln Park would be considered the crème-de-le-crème of the park system but, in Spokane, it is ranked third on the list of Spokane’s Best Parks.

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#4 Liberty Park

Today, there’s a pool, playgrounds, basketball and, if you’re really feeling adventurous, traverse the upper reaches of Liberty Park and explore the old historic ruins that serve as a reminder of both a forgotten destination and a surrounding neighborhood awaiting renewal.

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#18 Emerson / Garfield Neighborhood

Emerson / Garfield is one of Spokane's best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Emerson / Garfield Neighborhood here.

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#20 Vinegar Flats

Vinegar Flats is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Vinegar Flats Neighborhood here.

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#19 Garland Neighborhood

Garland is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Garland Neighborhood here.

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#17 Corbin Park Neighborhood

Corbin Park is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Corbin Park Neighborhood here.

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#10 University District

University District is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of University District Neighborhood here.

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#9 Indian Canyon

Indian Canyon is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Indian Canyon Neighborhood here.

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#8 Lincoln Park / Altamont

Lincoln Park / Altamont is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Lincoln Park / Altamont Neighborhood here.

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#6 South Perry Neighborhood

South Perry is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of South Perry Neighborhood here.

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#1 Browne's Addition

Browne's Addition is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Browne's Addition Neighborhood here.

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#2 The South Hill

The South Hill is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of the South Hill Neighborhood here.

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#3 Downtown Spokane

Downtown is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Downtown Spokane here.

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#4 West Central / Kendall Yards

West Central / Kendall Yards is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of West Central / Kendall Yards Neighborhood here.

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#5 Peaceful Valley

Peaceful Valley is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of Peaceful Valley Neighborhood here.

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#1 Spokane, Washington

Is anyone surprised that the best city in the metro on a blog called SpokanePlanner is the city of Spokane?

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#12 North Bank

The North Bank is one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods. Find pictures, map, and a description of the North Bank Neighborhood here.

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A Few Signs Spokane is Hipper than You Think

Spokane is ripe to redefine outmoded organizational systems and ripe to chart a course into the 21st century that distinguishes our metro from all others.

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