The Shiloh Hills neighborhood, located in Northeast Spokane, is home to a large number of apartment homes, is highly socially vulnerable, is located within the highest social and environmental park equity priority zone, and more than 1,820 of neighborhood households lack walkable access to a park. In particular, residents east of Nevada Street have no walkable access to a park. Acquisition and development of a park in this vicinity is one of three priority ‘new park development’ projects identified specifically within the 2022 park and natural lands master plan and is listed as a ‘very high priority’.

The project will include land acquisition, planning, design, public outreach, and construction phases. The priority for land acquisition is undeveloped property located north of Francis Street, East of Nevada Street, with walkable access to as many apartment homes as possible. Target land acquisition size is between 5-10 acres in size. Proposed improvements include a new neighborhood playground, restroom, sport court, paved pathways, ADA improvements, irrigation system, multi-purpose turf field, and landscape improvements. Should funding permit a splash pad may also be included.

Key improvements

• New Park Development to increase neighborhood access to a park
• Property Acquisition
• Local Gathering Places
• Amenities desired and selected by neighborhoods (sport court, picnic area, trail access)
• ADA Improvements & Walking Paths
• Restrooms
• Play Field & Playground

Category

• Acquire & Develop New Neighborhood Parks & Natural Lands

Master Plan Goal, Objective, and Strategy

• First Tier
• Goal A, Objective 1 – Address Geographic Gaps in Park Provision