Manito Park

The Mantio Art Festival is this Saturday! 🎨🎨🎨

🎨 Join us at the Mantio Art Festival hosted by 33 Artists Market this Saturday, June 13th, for a day full of art, creativity, and community!

Explore incredible work from talented local artists, discover one-of-a-kind pieces, and experience the vibrant energy of Spokane’s creative scene. Whether you're an art collector, casual admirer, or just looking for a fun outing with the family, there’s something for everyone.

Stop by The Friends of Manito booth to say hello, learn more about how we support Spokane’s beautiful parks and green spaces, and spin the wheel for fun giveaways and kid activities! 🌿🎡

📍 Learn more about the event here: www.33artistsmarket.com

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Duncan Garden, formerly known as Sunken Garden, circa 1910-1920.

THROWBACK THURSDAY: Manito Park's Duncan Garden, formerly known as Sunken Garden, circa 1910-1920.

The garden became ‘sunken’ when Manito’s first superintendent, Charles Balzer, hauled out 42,500 wagonloads of loam, which were then used in the gardens of all the City’s parks. The formal garden was designed and built in 1912 by John Duncan, Manito’s second superintendent, after whom the garden was ultimately named.

Photo courtesy of the Spokane Public Library Northwest Room collection.

UPDATE: The Park Bench will now be opening Friday, May 22 at 8am.

UPDATE:

We had a little hiccup, so the Park Bench will now be opening Friday, May 22 at 8am. Thank you for your patience—we can't wait to see you all then!

It feels like summer, so it’s only right that we announce the reopening of Park Bench Cafe for the 2026 season. ☀️

Join us for our first day back on Thursday, May 21 at 8am. We can’t wait to see you all again!

Duncan Garden is coming to life with staff and volunteers planting roughly 30,000 annuals this week!

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**Exciting News, Everyone!** The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden will open tomorrow (April 1)! The garden will be open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.

**Exciting News, Everyone!** The Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden in Manito Park will open tomorrow (April 1)! The garden will be open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Originally designed by legendary landscape architect Nagao Sakurai, the Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden was completed in 1974 and symbolizes the friendship between Spokane and its sister city, Nishinomiya, Japan.

The garden is named to honor Ed Tsutakawa, who played a crucial role in establishing the sister-city relationship with his ancestral home of Nishinomiya and in bringing master designer Nagao Sakurai from Japan to assist in the garden’s development.

Our Voodoo Lily only blooms for a few days! Swing by the Gaiser Conservatory to get a rare glimpse of this funky smelling flower!

What’s that smell?? It’s the Voodoo Lily in full bloom at the Gaiser Conservatory in Manito Park! Voodoo Lily’s (Amorphophallus) have a notoriously foul smell, often described as rotting flesh or spoiled meat, designed to attract pollinators like flies and beetles. This flower only blooms for a few days so swing by the conservatory and give it a whiff, if you dare. 💀

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NOTICE: The Japanese Garden is closed for maintenance. We will post here when we are able to reopen. We apologize for any inconvenience.