Outdoor Recreation
About The Program
The Outdoor Program of Spokane Parks and Recreation was started in 1989 by Mike Aho. It is one of the largest programs of its type in the country. The program serves adults, Families, Singles, Youth, Teenagers, Companies and other Groups. The Spokane area has numerous lakes, streams, and rivers for exceptional canoeing and kayaking. The nearby mountains are home to many ski resorts that host downhill and cross country skiing along with many snowshoe trails. The Spokane hiking, biking, and climbing areas are spectacular and the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Outdoor Program offer activities in all of these categories.
To sign up for our promotions email Outdoor Program Supervisor Ryan Griffith.
Kayak Touring
The Outdoor Program has six tandem kayaks and six singles with all the support gear to provide kayak tours around the Northwest. During the months of April-October, we offer over 200 kayak trips to groups and individuals. Trips include: San Juan kayak trips, Columbia River, Bonnie Lake, Long Lake, Fishtrap Lake, Badger Lake, Lake Roosevelt, Horseshoe Lake and many more.
Also offered are: Kayak and Dinner Tours at Klinks on Williams Lake, Bankok Thai and Davids Pizza on the Upper Spokane River, and our NEW! Kayak and Wine Tasting at Bottles!
Click on the following to view our full schedule: Kayak Touring
Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking
Through contractors, we provide one-day rafting trips on the Spokane, Wenatchee, Clark Fork, Moyie, Salmon and Tieton Rivers. Mulit day river trips include: Salmon and the Snake River’s Hell’s Canyon.
Whitewater Kayaking is operated through a contractor Wiley Waters and has a full schedule of classes. Click on the following to view our full schedule: Whitwater Rafting, Whitewater Kayaking
Canoeing
Our canoe trips include tours to local waterways and hundreds of trips down the Little Spokane River. There are times during the summer when staff run three trips a day on the Little Spokane. In addition, we have themed trips that include dinner and canoe, Breakfast and canoe and an evening float.
Click the following to view our full schedule: Canoeing
Bicycle Tours
The Outdoor Program offers these fully supported bicycle tours around Washington: Yakima Valley Wine tour, Walla Walla Wine Tour, Okanagan Wine Tour and the LaConner Tulips and Bays are all multi-day bike tours that we operate.
Click on the following to view our full schedule: Bicycle Tours
Youth Summer Day Camps
In cooperation with the Personal Interest Program we offer and operate the S.P.A.R.K Youth Summer Day Camp. The camp offers weekly adventures including; canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, survivals skills, climbing and much more! Click on the following to view our full schedule: Youth Summer Day Camps
Private Group Programs
The program offers private group adventures with these exciting Summer activities: Tandem Bike Rides, Bicycle Wine Tours in the Yakima Valley, Canoe and Kayak trips down the Little Spokane River and surrounding lakes, hikes and more!
We have taken hundreds of the following groups on our outings: non-profit, youth, family and corporate. The fee depends on the program decided upon. To book a private event and for additional information call the program at 509.625.6246 or email Ryan Griffith
Cooperative Work
The Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department provides the Outdoor Program access to the following areas: Liberty Lake County Park, Medical Lake County Park, The Disman Hills Natural Area, Bear Lake, Fish Lake and more. This access allows for great local trips close to home includeing; Canoeing and Kayaking, Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing!
Under permit with the Colville National Forest Service the Outdoor Program is able to provide great trips to the Little Pend Oreille Lake Chains, Deer Creek Nordic Area, Geophysical Nordic Area and Sherman Pass.
In cooperation with Riverside State Park we are able to provide interprative programs such as: Hiking at Deep Creek, Indian Painted Rocks and The Bowl and Pitcher along with Canoe and Kayak trips down the Little Spokane River!
