Riverside State Park, Wilderness Near the City
ABOUT RIVERSIDE STATE PARK
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
Whether your interests are hiking, biking, boating or equestrian trail riding, Riverside State Park offers outdoor adventures for everyone with over 9,000 acres of forest land and natural areas along the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers, and is the second largest state park in Washington. Best of all, it's only a 20-minute drive from dow
Whether your interests are hiking, biking, boating or equestrian trail riding, Riverside State Park offers outdoor adventures for everyone with over 9,000 acres of forest land and natural areas along the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers, and is the second largest state park in Washington. Best of all, it's only a 20-minute drive from downtown Spokane.
Riverside State Park offers a rich history and was developed by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933-1934. The Spokane House Interpretive Center features exhibits about the long history of the Spokane Tribe of Indians in our region as well as early pioneers, fur trappers, and fur-trading posts dating back to 1810.
Enjoy a day picnic, camping, family hikes, birdwatching, or just dipping your toes into the meandering Spokane River to cool off when summer arrives.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
Park Events and Activities are major ways the Riverside State Park Foundation supports the park with projects and improvements. These activities bring public awareness to Riverside State Park, and an appreciation, passion, and commitment to the stewardship of the land which is so valuable to our region.
Park or Foundation activities inclu
Park Events and Activities are major ways the Riverside State Park Foundation supports the park with projects and improvements. These activities bring public awareness to Riverside State Park, and an appreciation, passion, and commitment to the stewardship of the land which is so valuable to our region.
Park or Foundation activities include:
"First Day Hikes"
"I Love My State Parks" Open Houses
"Wednesday's in the Woods"
"The Grind Circuit Gravel Race"
"State Park Free Days"
"Interpretive Events at the Spokane House"
The Park is also host to many other community events such as the Spokane River Run, the Wednesday Night MTB Races, the 24 Hours of Riverside MTB Race, and many Equestrian Trail Challenges and events throughout the year.
Visit our EVENTS & ACTIVITIES PAGE
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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
2025 GARDNER CAVE Tours at Crawford State Park
Using financial donations and community volunteer hours, the Riverside State Park Foundation advocates for and assists financially with improvements to Riverside State Park, so that it can remain accessible for existing and future generations. When you invest in the park, you invest in the future. We're like a life preserver for the park
Using financial donations and community volunteer hours, the Riverside State Park Foundation advocates for and assists financially with improvements to Riverside State Park, so that it can remain accessible for existing and future generations. When you invest in the park, you invest in the future. We're like a life preserver for the park and donations keep it afloat.
100% of your Donation Funds are spent on park improvements and programs.
- Click on our DONATE page to protect the park and maintain safe, sustainable recreation for all.
- Check out our VOLUNTEER page if you are interested in volunteering your time to Foundation events in the Park, or the Foundation.
- INVESTING for future generations. The RSP Foundation provides opportunities for youth with "Passes for Programs", supporting nonprofit youth group organizations that can apply for a FREE annual Discover Pass ($30 value) so their vans and kids can access Riverside State Park and other state parks within our region.
- Discover Passes are available for checking out at Spokane Library locations. Learn more about "Check Out Washington" HERE.
2025 GARDNER CAVE Tours at Crawford State Park
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
2025 GARDNER CAVE Tours at Crawford State Park
TOUR REGISTRATION LINKS:
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NEW PLANT WALK! Register HERE for the Crawford State Park Saturday morning plant walks! Join naturalist-interpreter, Sandie on a walk around the park to explore native plants, fungi, and slime molds!
Reservations are required for tours of Gardner Cave at Crawford State Park. The
TOUR REGISTRATION LINKS:
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TOURS
NEW PLANT WALK! Register HERE for the Crawford State Park Saturday morning plant walks! Join naturalist-interpreter, Sandie on a walk around the park to explore native plants, fungi, and slime molds!
Reservations are required for tours of Gardner Cave at Crawford State Park. The tour explores one of the most intriguing underground landscapes in the western U.S., a world rich with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and rimstone pools.
The cave has strict capacity limits; please do not bring unregistered guests. Be aware that cave tours are often fully booked several weeks in advance.
To help ensure that your tour of Gardner Cave is safe and enjoyable, please consider wearing a light jacket or sweater. The cave temperature is 39 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit and wear closed-toe shoes.
Flash photography is allowed.
Per a 2019 WAC revision, animals, including pets and emotional support companions, are not permitted in the cave. Trained service animals are permitted upon satisfactory clarification of training as per State and Federal regulations.
Overnight parking or camping is not allowed.