Manito Park

Manito Park
Manito Park's Duncan Garden
TypeUrban park
LocationSpokane, Washington
Coordinates47°38′09″N 117°24′42″W / 47.6357°N 117.4117°W / 47.6357; -117.4117
Area90 acres (36 ha)
CreatedApril 1904
Operated bySpokane Parks and Recreation Department
StatusOpen year round (daily 6 a.m. to 10 pm)
Public transit accessSpokane Transit Authority routes 4 and 144
Websitemy.spokanecity.org/parks/major/manito/
Manito Park and Boulevard
Built1904–1974
ArchitectHarold T. Abbott, Chester A. Houghtaling, Olmsted Brothers, Nagao Sakurai, et al.
NRHP reference No.15000909
Added to NRHPDecember 15, 2015

Manito Park, also called Manito Park and Botanical Gardens is a 90-acre (0.36 km2) public park with arboretum, botanical gardens, and conservatory, located at 17th Ave and Grand Blvd in the Manito/Cannon Hill neighborhood of Spokane, Washington, United States. It is open daily without charge.

Manito Park is considered to be the city's primary community park, a distinction it has held for over a century. The historic nature of the park and its gardens was recognized in 2015 when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Across the park's 90 acres are six gardens dedicated to specific plants or styles, a greenhouse, two playgrounds, shaded lawns, natural areas, a baseball field, splash pad and a small food and drink stand. The park hosts numerous community events throughout the year including plant sales, art shows, concerts and a holiday light display.