About Palisades Park
About Palisades Park
Palisades Park sits high above Spokane and includes about 700 acres. The cross streets are Greenwood Road and Rimrock Drive. The park is considered both conservation land and a city park and boasts views of the city, Mount Spokane, basalt rock outcrops, natural vegetation, and a wildlife area. The park has a natural creek and waterfall. It is closed to motorized traffic and is shared by walkers, joggers, nature enthusiasts, bikers, and equestrians.
The park was donated by John A. Finch who gave 50 acres to the park board. The park became known as Palisades Park, which was described in a 1913 Report of the Board of Park Commissioners as, “the most picturesque tract of 50 acres lying on the high bluffs west of the city. The rocky cliffs and scenic valleys will allow for a driveway passing through the lower side which the grandeur will compare favorably with anything in the Northwest.”
A geological survey was taken of the area in 2003 which detailed the rock formations in the park. Several types of basalt, volcanic rock, sediments and sedimentary rocks may be found in the park.
Directions
Hours : 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
You do not need a Discover Pass to visit Palisades Park
Trails
Trail Etiquette
No motorized vehicles.
Leave no trace; pack it in, pack it out
Dogs on leashes.
Report graffiti.
Report suspicious or dangerous activities.
Do not run or yell at riders on horseback.
Remove horse manure from trail heads.
Yield to non-bike trail users (gently enlighten them if the trail is clearly signed for bike-only travel).
Yield to riders headed uphill whenever you're riding downhill (gently enlighten them if the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic).
Make every pass a safe and courteous one.