
Happy 65th birthday to us!
On October 25, 1951, the nine founding members of the Spokane Park and Recreational Foundation met to sign the Articles of Incorporation....

Learning While Doing
Jessica Sems is an amazing young woman - everyone who meets her knows that. We have been fortunate to have her as part of the Spokane...

Establishing a Legacy
The name Hamblen has been closely connected to Spokane’s parks for over a century. Laurence Hamblen was named to the City of Spokane Park...

Kids in Parks: A Solution Presents Itself
It’s ironic that time outside during the school day has been reduced to allow more time for standardized test preparation when it’s that...

2014 Was a Huge Year for the Foundation!
We took on the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Expo ’74 – as shown by the addition of an Event category in our income. The net revenue...

We may be small...but we are mighty!
Everyone needs a pat on the back somedays! For the two (yes, only 2...) staff of the Spokane Parks Foundation, our day came a few weeks...

What attaches you to your community?
I’ve been meaning to post a link to this site for quite some time. The real reason that I work for the Spokane Parks Foundation is not...

What Being Committed to Core Values Can Really Accomplish
Jessica, our Intern from Gonzaga University, will be posting a series on her time here at the Foundation. Please welcome Jessica! ** What...