Lower Falls

Lower Falls is a signed Spokane River viewpoint on the west side of Riverfront Park, downstream from the central islands and near the Monroe Street Bridge corridor. Navigate to the exact Lower Falls pin rather than the general Riverfront Park marker. River flow and spray change seasonally. Stay behind railings, keep children and dogs close, expect wet or icy surfaces in cold weather, and use the exact viewpoint pin rather than approaching utility structures at the falls.

Public vehicles do not drive through the park. Use a downtown public lot, garage, or legal street space near the destination; the City lists several affordable nearby lots, including access from Spokane Falls Boulevard toward Washington Street. Navigate to the exact Lower Falls pin rather than the general Riverfront Park marker. River flow and spray change seasonally. Stay behind railings, keep children and dogs close, expect wet or icy surfaces in cold weather, and use the exact viewpoint pin rather than approaching utility structures at the falls.

The viewpoint follows Riverfront Park's daily 6:00 a.m.-midnight hours unless high water, ice, smoke, severe weather, construction, or an event creates a closure.

Providence Playscape includes family restrooms with adult changing tables near the inclusive play area. Other attraction and event restrooms use their own schedules, so choose a mapped facility before crossing the park with children.

The public viewpoint is free; SkyRide, parking, food, rentals, and events can cost separately.

Providence Playscape has wheelchair-friendly resilient surfacing, adaptive play elements, family restrooms with adult changing tables, seating with chair-charging receptacles, and nearby accessible parking. The SkyRide is also wheelchair accessible through its main entrance.

Yes, on a leash and with waste removed. Riverfront Park is not a general off-leash area, and pets can be prohibited during large events such as the Fourth of July under Spokane city rules. Keep dogs away from playground equipment, splash pads, rides, indoor attractions, and any temporarily restricted event zone; check the event calendar before a pet-specific visit. Separately operated buildings, beaches, gardens, and attractions can set stricter rules.

Lower Falls is a signed Spokane River viewpoint on the west side of Riverfront Park, downstream from the central islands and near the Monroe Street Bridge corridor. Ice Age Floods Playground is a 40,000-square-foot adventure area with a three-story slide tower, climber, fossil dig, and seasonal splash pad. Providence Playscape is a smaller, fenced, all-inclusive playground with resilient surfacing and adaptive sensory features.

River flow and spray change seasonally. Stay behind railings, keep children and dogs close, expect wet or icy surfaces in cold weather, and use the exact viewpoint pin rather than approaching utility structures at the falls.