People’s Park
People’s Park
Amenities
- Canoe and Kayak
- Loading Zone
- Kiosk
- Shoreline Fishing
- View Points
- Trail Connection
- Pet Friendly
- Tubing
Season: Year-round.
River Mile: 72.5
Hours of Operation: 6:30 to Dusk
Seasonal Water Flow: Fast, cold Class II and III rapids in spring with water flows exceeding 20,000 CFS. Very low water flows in the summer with CFS below 1,000.
General: Water flows vary dramatically from season to season. See rafting and paddling water trail sections for flow and safety details. People’s park is also a popular destination for people and pets, and includes connectivity to the city’s 3.5 mile loop trail.
Directions: Directions: This access is on City of Spokane property just above Sandifur Bridge. From the parking area, there are steps leading to the river next to the kiosk. This is a popular location for tubers and personal rafts to put in, then take out at TJ Meenach. Flows Adventures runs a tubing and shuttle service during the summer.
Trail Connection: This is part of the city’s 3.5 mile loop trail. Pedestrians can walk, bike or run from or to this location. Going clockwise as you face the river, this includes crossing Sandifur Bridge, following a trail up the hill to Kendall Yards, taking city streets that connect to Huntington Park and Redband Park, and using the pedestrian trail through Peaceful Valley.
Boat Launch: Non-motorized only for paddlers, tubers and personal floatation devices.
Restrooms: Porta Potties may be seasonally available here, Redband Park and TJ Meenach.
Parking: >20