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Underhill Park

Name: Underhill Park
Address: 2910 E Hartson Ave, Spokane, WA 99202, USA, Spokane, WA, US
Rating: 4.3

4.3(735) Spokane, WA

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About Underhill Park

Underhill Park offers a broad range of family outdoor activities, including three distinct playgrounds, a splash pad, easy hiking trails with scenic views, and extensive sports facilities. It's set within a natural environment with shaded picnic areas, making it ideal for diverse family outings despite notable maintenance and cleanliness challenges.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families seeking a diverse outdoor experience with multiple play structures, water play, and nature trails.Picnics and outdoor sports activities (basketball, baseball).Local residents (within a mile) seeking convenient outdoor fun with varied amenities.Variety of playgrounds suggests suitability for diverse age ranges, from toddlers (though a baby swing is broken) to older children who can utilize sports fields and hiking trails.Easy hiking trails are suitable for families with children.

Why families love it

Three different playgrounds offering variety for various ages
Splash pad available for water play
Easy hiking trails with great views, suitable for families
Picnic tables located under shady trees
Well-maintained bathroom facilities
Three distinct playgrounds

Insider tips

Inspect play areas for garbage and broken glass before allowing children to play, as parent cleanup may be necessary.
Verify the condition of baby swings upon arrival, as one was reported broken.
Exercise caution and supervise children closely, especially near wooded areas where homeless camps were reported.
Consider bringing your own trash bags for any cleanup needed before playing.

Good to know before you go

Families prioritizing pristine park conditions and vigilant maintenance, as upkeep is a significant issue.
Parents with infants or toddlers relying solely on fully functional baby swings.
Those sensitive to urban cleanliness issues or hesitant about potential encounters with homeless individuals.
If you are unwilling or unable to perform a quick cleanup of the play area before use.
Occasional garbage and broken bottles in play areas, requiring parent cleanup

Value: As a public park, entry is free. It offers a wide array of amenities (multiple playgrounds, splash pad, trails, sports fields) at no cost, though a lack of maintenance significantly impacts the overall value perception.
Food: Picnic tables are available under shady trees, indicating outside food and drinks are welcome for picnics.
Accessibility: No specific accessibility features or accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
Safety: A well-maintained bathroom is a positive safety/comfort feature. However, significant safety concerns include unsupervised litter/broken glass, a broken baby swing, and the presence of homeless camps, requiring parents to be extra vigilant and conduct their own safety checks.

What parents say

Braden Loveland

5.0

"Cool little park around some nature and just a mile from my place."

2 months ago

Jessica Beck

4.0

"This park has three different playgrounds, two ballfields, splash pad, large grassy area, a horseshoe pit, and a well maintained bathroom."

10 months ago

Charity Edge

3.0

"It's a decent park, with easy hiking trails that have great views. Overall, it's not really a bad place to bring your kids. There are picnic tables under shady trees. A large basketball court, two baseball fields, with a large, grassy field in the middle. Unfortunately, with it being where it is, there tends to be some garbage, broken bottles occasionally, etc, so you may have to do some cleanup before letting your little ones play."

a year ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.