Get out the SPF 45 and bathing suits, its time to beat the summer heat by the pool! Several new City pools are scheduled to open this summer, including Cannon and Shadle Park pools on Monday, July 6 and Comstock and Hillyard on Saturday, August 1. 

 

These new City pools are made possible though the 2007 Parks Improvement Board funding. After much debate, the Park Board recently passed a difficult vote requiring a fee for swimmers. Costs are $1 per day per child or $15 per child for the entire season, 7 days a week.

 

Understanding the fee will be a hardship to many children, Parks and Recreation are looking for businesses to sponsor a child to swim for the summer.  Only $15 allows a local child an entire summer of fun at all Spokane pools, and every supporting business will receive formal recognition.

 

If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please contact the Parks and Rec Department at 625-6200.  For more information on City pools and aquatics, visit SpokaneParks.org.

Reserve your seats for the 4th of July!: This year the 4th of July Celebration in Riverfront Park will include a Reserved Seating Area.  Tickets are only $5.00 per person - 2 years old and younger are free to sit on the lap of the paid adult. 
 
Tickets can be purchased at Riverfront Parks' Guest Services where you can select your seat -or- tickets can be purchased by calling 625-6602 for assigned seats. Ticket quantities are limited and will be on sale until July 1, 2009 based on availability.

 

Music and specials at the Boulevard Bistro: Save money every Friday evening this summer, with "Friday Fun Night" and "Fun Pass" specials! The special attractions "Fun Pass" is only $7.95 plus tax per person. 
 
For additional information visit Spokaneriverfrontpark.com or call 456-4FUN.

Plan to spend some time in the University District on Saturday, July 11 between 9am and 3pm for the first annual University District Art Fair! The art fair, organized by Peters and Sons and Pacific Flyway Gallery, will feature twenty-four local artists and takes place outside near Peters and Sons' new location, 512 E. Pacific Avenue.

 

In addition to the art displays there will also be a raffle,  parking lot sale and a contest to name this annual event. For more information about the art fair contact Susie Matteson at 509.624.4151.
 

Experience the outdoor seating in Downtown for your dining pleasure!  Santé Restaurant and Charcuterie has recently added an outdoor dining area, as well as Hills Restaurant and Lounge with their rooftop garden.

 

As always, there's great outdoor seating at more than a dozen restaurants in Downtown. So spend your mealtime enjoying Downtown scenery and the urban outdoors!

Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 509-456-0580.