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Upper Manito Playground — Best Outdoor Playgrounds in Spokane

Upper Manito Playground

4.7(116)4.7 out of 5 stars, 116 reviews Spokane, WA

About Upper Manito Playground

Upper Manito Playground is a highly-rated, versatile outdoor space primarily valued for its refreshing splash pad, separate age-appropriate play areas, and diverse sports fields, making it an ideal spot for families seeking a relaxed and active outing, especially during warmer months.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Families with children of varying ages due to separate play areas.Playdates with multiple families.Casual family outings looking for a 'small and quaint' outdoor experience.Active children who enjoy sports like soccer or baseball.Warm weather and hot summer days when water play is desired.

Why families love it

  • Extremely popular splash pad, frequently mentioned as a favorite for getting wet and cooling off.
  • Features dedicated play areas for 'small children' and another for 'bigger kids', catering to a range of ages.
  • Includes a soccer field and a 'little baseball field', perfect for active play.
  • Well-equipped playground with swings and climbing equipment.
  • A large grassy area available for various outdoor activities.
  • Refreshing splash pad, great for hot summer days.

Insider tips

  • Bring a change of clothes, as children are 'bound to get wet' especially when using the splash pad.
  • Consider visiting on a hot summer day to fully appreciate the refreshing splash pad.

Good to know before you go

  • Families reliant on public water fountains for hydration due to a reported inoperable one.
  • Parents seeking full privacy in public restrooms, as stalls were noted to lack doors.
  • The water fountain was reported as inoperable, which could be an inconvenience for hydration.
  • Bathroom stalls reportedly lack doors, which may be a privacy concern for parents and children.
Crowds
One review describes it as 'small and quaint', which might suggest it doesn't typically get overwhelmingly crowded, but no explicit crowd level details or peak times are provided.
Value
No pricing information is mentioned, implying it is a free public park. The amenities offered (splash pad, multiple play areas, sports fields, seating, restrooms, parking) provide excellent value for a free outdoor venue.
Food
There is 'roofed seating with a place to eat', strongly suggesting that outside food and picnics are allowed and encouraged, though no explicit policy is stated.
Accessibility
No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
Safety
No specific safety features (e.g., staff supervision, specific fencing) are mentioned in the reviews.

What parents say

Ryan Stewart
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"My girls LOVE the splash pad here.. When it gets warm again this is our regular spot. Don't forget a change of clothes, everyone is bound to get wet"

3 months ago

Joe
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"A nice field to play soccer in, a little baseball field, a fun playground to bring your kids or nieces/nephews to, a little water splash pad, parking, roofed seating with a place to eat, and a bathroom. Would definitely recommend this as a place to take your family any time of the year if you're looking for something small and quaint."

10 months ago

Ginger Peterson
4.04.0 out of 5 stars
"Fun place for nieces to play when they were in town. They liked the splash pad and the climbing equipment. Took away a star because the water fountain is inoperable."

8 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.