Riverside State Park

Riverside State Park is a public recreation area located  northwest of Spokane in Nine Mile Falls, Washington. It is Washington's second largest state park, covering some  along the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers. The park is managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.

History
The park came into being with various gifts of land in 1933 and 1934. It was developed by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Evidence of the CCC's work can be seen at the Bowl and Pitcher area's suspension bridge, kitchen shelter, restroom, park residence, office, and maintenance shop. CCC workers also constructed the rock walls and much of the roadway of Aubrey White Parkway, the restroom on the Centennial Trail near the Carlson Trailhead, and various trails in the park.

Features
Areas of the park include the Bowl and Pitcher, the Nine Mile Recreation Area, the Little Spokane River Natural Area, the  off-road vehicle park, the equestrian trails area, and a portion of the  Spokane River Centennial Trail. The Spokane House Interpretive Center has exhibits about the Spokane Indians, early pioneers, fur trappers, traders, the area's fort and military history, and Spokane House, the fur trading post established nearby. Numerous hiking and biking trails exist throughout the park.

Activities and amenities
Park activities include camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, ATV riding, horseback riding, biking, hiking and rock climbing. Campgrounds are located at the Bowl and Pitcher, Nine Mile Recreation Area, and Lake Spokane.

References

Further reading
Mueller, Marge. Washington State Parks: A Complete Guide, The Mountaineers Books, 2004, .

External links

Riverside State Park Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 
Riverside State Park Map Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 
Riverside State Park Foundation

Category:State parks of Washington (state)
Category:Geography of Spokane, Washington
Category:Museums in Spokane County, Washington
Category:History museums in Washington (state)
Category:Native American museums in Washington (state)
Category:Civilian Conservation Corps in Washington (state)
Category:Parks in Spokane County, Washington
Category:Protected areas established in 1933