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Manito Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 8,808 Google reviews · Running trail in Spokane, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Manito Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
78-acre park, opened in 1904, featuring rose, lilac, & formal & native plant gardens, plus a pond.
What runners say about Manito Park
“We loved the Rose Garden, very beautiful, and the Geyser Conservatory was also awesome, with different cactus, plants, and small trees from all over the world!”
“The highlight is the serene Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, with its tranquil pathways, koi pond, waterfall, and authentic design creating a peaceful escape for reflection.”
Have always loved this park. Ample areas to walk throughout. They really did a good job with cleaning up the pond too. You can see the beneficial plants on the bottom. They do wonders to keep the water clear. Great place to take a walk, run, a bike ride, and enjoy the great scenery.
My first visit to Manito Park was in the Fall of 2004 when my husband and I were newlyweds. After many moves to different states and several years later, life brought us back to where our lives began together in Spokane. We love visiting the many gardens as a family with our sons.
Wow! What an awesome park! There are some great playground areas, a small lake and a very beautiful flower garden. There is also a solarium with tropical and dessert plants. There are walking paths and several parking spaces throughout the park to provide ease of use.
This park is gorgeous! I went in early September while visiting my sister and it was beautiful but I can't wait to visit in the spring when all the gardens are in full bloom! There are so many different little garden areas that are so unique and so beautiful! I also highly recommend checking out the greenhouse!
Trail conditions & character
“The highlight is the serene Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, with its tranquil pathways, koi pond, waterfall, and authentic design creating a peaceful escape for reflection.”
“The highlight is the serene Nishinomiya Tsutakawa Japanese Garden, with its tranquil pathways, koi pond, waterfall, and authentic design creating a peaceful escape for reflection.”
“Free Park, lots of parking, paved paths, accessible parking, And dog friendly (on leash).”
“There are walking paths and several parking spaces throughout the park to provide ease of use.”
“There are probably several restroom areas but the one we found was attached to the solarium.”
Plan your run at Manito Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemanitopark.org
- Phone+1 509-625-6200
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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