About Cliff Park
Cliff Park offers a unique outdoor experience with impressive rock formations, a 'medieval' aesthetic, and natural 'secret pathways' appealing to children. It also features a junior disc golf course and historical ambiance. The primary draw is the distinctive natural landscape and walking trails.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking an outdoor adventure with unique rock formations and a historic feel.Parents with younger children who enjoy exploring natural 'secret pathways' and hiking.Dog owners looking for a scenic walking park.Individuals or families interested in playing disc golf on a 'cute little jr. Disc golf park'.Younger children ('youngsters of the family') will likely enjoy the 'secret pathways' and general exploration.
Why families love it
- Features 'badass rock walls' around viewing points, giving a unique, historic, or 'medieval' feel.
- Contains 'secret pathways' covered with vegetation, which are particularly engaging for 'youngsters' to explore.
- Stairs leading up the hill have been re-done, suggesting improved access for climbing.
- A waist-high rock wall encircles the entire top, providing a defined boundary.
- Includes a 'cute little jr. Disc golf park'.
- Unique 'badass rock walls' and 'midevil times' aesthetic.
Insider tips
- Verify current park access, especially to the top viewing points and stairs, as they are often gated off.
- Be aware that panoramic views from the top rock may be obstructed by overgrown trees.
- Parents with younger children should plan to explore the 'secret pathways' for an engaging experience.
- Visitors should be prepared for the possible presence of litter and homeless individuals.
- Consider visiting if you appreciate unique rock formations and a historic, natural ambiance.
Good to know before you go
- If your primary reason for visiting is unobstructed panoramic views, as they may be blocked or inaccessible.
- If you are sensitive to visible litter or the presence of homeless individuals, as these issues have been reported.
- If you require full and guaranteed access to all parts of the park, particularly the top viewing areas, due to frequent closures.
- Views from the main rock are reported to be blocked by overgrown trees.
- Access to the top viewing points and stairs is frequently closed or 'gated off'.
- Crowds
- One reviewer noted not seeing or being acknowledged by many people, possibly implying it's not overly crowded at all times, but no specific crowd patterns or busy times were detailed.
- Value
- Likely a free public park, as no pricing information was mentioned in the reviews. Offers outdoor recreation and unique natural features at no direct cost.
- Accessibility
- Stairs have been re-done, potentially improving access to parts of the hill.
- Safety
- A waist-high rock wall encircles the entire top, providing a physical boundary.
What parents say
"I use to go to Cliff Rock years ago. The view was amazing. But the trees around the rock grew to block the view. I would like to see the trees trimmed or cut down to open up the view again. More people would visit and be up on the rock. That might keep the riff-raff away."
4 months ago
"I've lived in Spokane pretty much since 1993, and had no idea this place existed. It has the most badass rock walls around the viewing points. It feels like midevil times, but then the hood all around here is all amazing homes. I've been driving around with my mouth wide open, probably look just like a mouth breather to everyone. The only thing I noticed about the two parks I've found using Google maps in this area,it's all so amazing to me, but not one person I've passed or seen, has even acknowledged me, not even dirty look. Maybe I died and they don't see me? I could be a ghost? I usually g"
a month ago
"Never been here, but was exploring South hill and across this park. Was excited to walk off lunch and hike to top but it was closed. You could only walk half way up. Bummer people have ruined it for others. Cute little jr. Disc golf park"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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