Permits & Rentals

  • Park facilities may be used free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as the space is available and not reserved already.
  • Cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to the reservation in order to receive a full refund. Sorry, we cannot give refunds due to inclement weather.
  • The reservation season for all park facilities is from April 15 to October 15 of each year. Reservation requests will be taken starting at 8 am on Monday, January 3, 2025, for 2025 reservations.
  • Park restrooms are open Mid-Late April through October 15.
  • Splash Pads at Discovery Playground, Greenacres Park, Edgecliff Park, and Browns Park operate 10 am to 8 pm, May 15 through October 15.

Please Note: Shelter Reservations are predefined, set times, and include setup and takedown.

Set times: 9 am - 2 pm and 4 - 9 pm.

If a reservation is needed prior to 9 am and/or in two blocks of continuous time, please indicate on the Facility Usage Application. An additional fee will be required.

Note: Discovery Playground has two small shelters outside the playground perimeter fencing available for reservations: Shelter Number 1 - West, and Shelter Number 2 - East. In addition to the large red shelter at Browns Park, there is a Small Green shelter also.

Set times for these smaller shelters: 10 am - noon, 1 - 3 pm, 4 - 6 pm.

Reservation Fees for Fewer Than 200 People

Picnic SheltersFeeDuration
Browns Park - Large Red$1005 hours maximum
Browns Park - Small Green$402 hours maximum
Discovery Playground 1 - West$402 hours maximum
Discovery Playground 2 - East$402 hours maximum
Edgecliff Park$1005 hours maximum
Greenacres Park - Large$1005 hours maximum
Mirabeau Meadows$1005 hours maximum
(Add Stage to Mirabeau Meadows Shelter Reservation)Add $505 hours maximum
Mirabeau Springs - Contact CenterPlace to Reserve
2 hours maximum
Mirabeau Springs - Event Photos Only - Contact CenterPlace
1 hour maximum
Sullivan Park$1005 hours maximum
Terrace View Park$1005 hours maximum
Valley Mission Park$1005 hours maximum

Plus a $75 refundable Damage Deposit is required for all above park reservations.

Wedding ceremonies/receptions require a $300 refundable Damage Deposit.

Full payment of all fees and deposits must accompany the Facility Usage Application (PDF) in order to request a reservation. Your request is subject to approval by the Parks and Recreation Director or designee.

Effective January 1, 2018, per City Council Resolution, all credit/debit card transactions will now be charged a 2.5% processing fee. Cash, check, or money order are still accepted, with no processing fee required.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Ball Fields

  • Edgecliff Park
  • Terrace View Park
  • Valley Mission Park

For more information or to make a ball field reservation, please contact Spokane Indians Youth Baseball: (509) 321-1999

Browns Park Sand Volleyball Facility

For more information or to make a court reservation, please contact Evergreen Region Volleyball Association (EVRA): (509) 290-5552 or email at office@evergreenregion.org

Reservation Fee For 200 or More People &/or Event Fee

A Special Event Permit Fee and Event Reservation Fee for picnic shelters is required in lieu of the standard shelter reservation fee for all:

  • Groups of 200 or more people
  • Groups plus or minus 200 with high risk activities, such as all sporting activities
  • Car shows

Events:

ReservationFeeDuration
All Picnic Shelters$1755 hours maximum
All Picnic Shelters (groups with 501(c)3 non-profit proof)$1005 hours maximum
Refundable Damage Deposit$300N/A

Insurance coverage is required for all events with high-risk activities, including all sporting activities, car shows, etc. The proof of liability must be submitted in order to receive a Facility Permit, and must name the City of Spokane Valley as an additional insured for at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate.

Download the Facility Usage Application (PDF).

See the Parks Guide (PDF).

Alcohol

Alcohol is not permitted in City Parks, with the exception of Mirabeau Springs. Please contact CenterPlace 509-720-5200 to reserve. Alcohol Permit information for Mirabeau Springs:

  • There is a $10 fee for a City of Spokane Valley Alcoholic Beverage Permit.
  • Proof of liability insurance ($1 million/$2 million aggregate coverage) with Alcohol Endorsement naming the City of Spokane Valley as additional insured is required.
  • Insurance can be purchased from the WCIA at the Parks and Recreation office at 2426 N Discovery Place. Payment can only be made by VISA or Mastercard.
  • Insurance costs start at $151 for an event with fewer than 100 people attending.
  • The appropriate Washington State Banquet Permit fee is $10 and can be obtained online or
  • A Special Occasion License is required if you are inviting the public to attend your event. The cost is $60 and has a 45-day processing period.
  • Applicants are responsible for obtaining the proper permits at least 14 days prior to their event.

See the Application for Alcoholic Beverage Permit.

Park Reservation Limitations

  • The maximum number of people allowed per reservation is 400.
  • Park shelter reservation fees at Browns, Edgecliff, Greenacres, Mirabeau Meadows, Sullivan, Terrace View, and Valley Mission are for a maximum of five hours per reservation.
  • Two consecutive reservations may be accepted from one group; reserving a shelter 6 to 10 hours at the above parks constitutes two paid reservations.
  • Shelter reservation fees at Mirabeau Springs are for a maximum of two hours per reservation; reserving the shelter 3 to 4 hours constitutes two paid reservations.
  • A maximum of two reservations will be accepted per day at each shelter, with the exception of Discovery Playground and Browns Park-Small Green, where three a day are allowed.
  • The Parks and Recreation Department may allow more than two reservations per day at Mirabeau Springs, if the reservations are for event photos in one-hour blocks.
  • Car Show reservations are limited to four per calendar year and are authorized at Mirabeau Meadows only.

Click here for entire Park Reservations Administrative Policy 

Additional Information