City of Spokane, WA
07/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2026 15:44
Public Service Announcement
Public Service Announcement
Officer T. Leming, PIO
Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.
As Summer is in full swing and our community is out enjoying the warm weather, the Spokane Police Department and Spokane City Parks and Recreation want to remind everyone of the importance of helping keep our parks safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.
The Spokane Police Department along with City Park Rangers are actively enforcing Spokane Municipal code (SMC) 12.06A regarding after-hours use of City parks.
City parks are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with the exception of Riverfront Park, which is closed from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Remaining in a city park after the posted closing hours without authorization constitutes park trespassing under the SMC and may result in a warning or enforcement action to include: a misdemeanor citation, a park exclusion ranging from 1 day to a year in length, and for repeat violators or non-compliant individuals, the possibility of an arrest.
Please respect posted park hours and signage, and help keep our parks safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone!
Contact Crime Check (509-456-2233) if you observe any suspicious activity or large gatherings in our parks after hours.
Know the Number
Emergency Services
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE from Police, Fire or ambulance: call 911
Mental Health Crisis
Situations requiring IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE by phone from trained mental health counselors: call 988
Crime Check
Non-emergency police services: call 509.456.2233 to report crimes no longer in process or submit crime tips.
Crime Check Online Reporting also available.
City Services
Non-emergency reporting of potholes, graffiti, or unlawful camping, utility billing, and general information on city services: call 311 or report online
Social Services
Social services and community resources like housing, food, and employment help: call 211
For general police email contact: [email protected]
Media Relations Contact
Officer Daniel Strassenberg
509-835-4568
[email protected]
City of Spokane, WA published this content on July 17, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on July 17, 2026 at 21:44 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]