Coeur d’Alene Park

Whoa! What is that?
The bandstand caught my eye as I drove by. It called to me. The pastel colors made it stand out amidst the green of the lodgepole pine trees in the background. I had to go take a closer look, never minding it’s 100° outside.
Discovered that this was the first public park in Spokane, making it the oldest park in Spokane, opened in 1883. See Alyssa A’s review for current features found in this park, which reminds me somewhat of Alamo Square Park in San Francisco. Although this park lacks the city view vantage point, it does have large shade trees, broad expanses of green lawn, and several noteworthy and stunning Victorian homes located across from the park. The building housing the restrooms looks like a rustic cabin.
There will be free family and pet friendly concerts in the park at the bandstand/​gazebo again this year, beginning July 2^nd, and running through August 27, 2015, from 6−8pm. The bandstand was rebuilt in 1990.
Locations of two historic mansions follows:
Patsy Clark Mansion, 2208 W. 2^nd Ave, Spokane (see Unilocal listing)
James Clark Mansion (private, not open to public), 2308 W. 3^rd Ave. Spokane

This gorgeous park is nestled in the lovely Brownes Addition neighborhood. There are basketball courts, playground and splash pad. There’s also a gazebo in the heart of the park… perfect for those magical moments we see in the movies.
The splash pad usually runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. It’s the perfect hot day activity – whether you’re 2 or 82.
Bring a picnic and enjoy the shade of tall pine trees and the fresh cut, well maintained lawn.