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The place
About Riverfront Park Spokane
Riverfront Park occupies downtown Spokane land along the Spokane River and upper Spokane Falls. The public park is open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight and is distinct from the Inland Northwest Rail Museum and its Reardan Rocket.
The park's rail connection is visible in the surviving Great Northern depot clock tower and in the landscape's transition from railroad and industrial property to the Expo '74 site and present public park.
Walking the park itself does not require a Riverfront attraction ticket. Paid experiences, including the Looff Carrousel, publish their own prices and rules and may have schedules narrower than the park's daily access window.
The City lists several paid parking lots. Its current parking page says the Post Lot is closed from July 13 through September 2026, so visitors should choose another current option and expect event rates to differ from ordinary daily pricing.
What stands out
Read the rail landscape
Use the Great Northern clock tower to connect downtown Spokane's former railroad infrastructure with today's park.
Walk the Spokane River
Build the stop around public paths, islands and views rather than assuming a paid attraction will be open.
Choose the Looff Carrousel
Add the 1909 hand-carved ride only after checking its live schedule, tax-inclusive total and rider rules.
Plan parking before arrival
Use the current city lot page because event rates and the temporary Post Lot closure materially affect the visit.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in an Inland Northwest Rail Museum trip
An OpenStreetMap road route measured about 42,144 meters, or 26.2 miles and roughly 45 minutes, from the museum address to Riverfront Park on August 21, 2026. This is a separate road stop in downtown Spokane, not part of the museum route or admission.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- Park hoursOpen daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Individual attractions and events use separate schedules.
- AdmissionGeneral park access is separate from paid attraction tickets. Check each attraction before budgeting or promising availability.
- ParkingRiverfront lots require payment by kiosk or ParkMobile. The current page lists ordinary, event and early-bird rates by lot.
- 2026 closureThe Post Lot is listed closed July 13-September 2026; use the live parking page rather than an old map.
- Getting aroundPrivate vehicles cannot drive through the park. The current visitor page also describes a separately paid Park Connect electric-cart loop.
- Looff CarrouselCurrent posted prices are $3.75 for one ride, $9.95 for an unlimited day pass and free for ages two and under, before tax.
- Carrousel accessThe City says wheelchair boarding is handled through the exit gate; visitors should tell the operator about special needs.
- Carrousel childrenRiders under 42 inches need a paid adult chaperone. Infants unable to sit unsupported may use a chariot with an adult.
Pair with the Reardan rail museum
Add Inland Northwest Rail Museum
Use Riverfront Park as an independent Spokane stop about 26.2 road miles east of the museum; it is not part of the Reardan Rocket route or ticket.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
When is Riverfront Park open?
The City publishes daily park hours from 6 a.m. to midnight. Individual attractions and events can have shorter or different schedules.
Does it cost to enter Riverfront Park?
The public park can be visited without a Riverfront attraction ticket. The Looff Carrousel, SkyRide, skate ribbon and other paid experiences use separate pricing.
Where should visitors park?
Use the current City parking page to compare paid Riverfront lots. The Post Lot is listed closed from July 13 through September 2026.
Can visitors drive through the park?
No. The official visitor page says vehicles cannot drive through Riverfront Park, so choose a parking location and walking route before arrival.
How much is the Looff Carrousel?
The current City page lists $3.75 for one ride, $9.95 for an unlimited day pass and free admission for ages two and under, before sales and admission tax.
Can a wheelchair use the Looff Carrousel?
The City says the attraction can accommodate wheelchairs and directs wheelchair boarding through the exit gate. Tell the operator about special needs.
What is the child height rule?
Riders must be 42 inches tall to ride alone. A rider under 42 inches needs a paid adult chaperone age 18 or older.
Is Riverfront Park connected to the Reardan Rocket?
No. It is an independent downtown Spokane stop about 26.2 road miles from the museum, not a train stop or same-ticket attraction.
Do the photos prove current conditions?
No. The licensed park views date to 2020 and 2023 and do not establish current attraction hours, closures, event setups or path conditions.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-21. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.