Trail Events

The Spokane River Centennial Trail is a perfect setting to host recreational fundraising events.  Each year, over 40 groups host over 20,000 people at run, walk, or cycle fundraisers on the Centennial Trail.

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, City of Spokane Parks & Recreation, Spokane County Parks & Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation Commission, special events checklist:

Riverside State Park / Centennial Trail/Columbia Plateau Trail

  • Special Activity Permit Application
  • Application Fee

  • A certificate of insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 personal injury naming State Parks as an additional insured or show evidence of insurance for WA State self-insured governmental entities. State Parks should be listed as follows:

    Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 
    P.O. BOX 42650
    Olympia, WA 98504

  • Course Map

For more information on fees, requirements, and availability, please contact

State Parks – Sarah Page or 509-609-3099

City of Spokane Parks & Recreation

  • City of Spokane Special Event Permit Application
  • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • Depending on the nature of the activity, a site plan may be required
  • Course Map
  • Facility use fees vary depending on the nature, location, park impacts and details of the activity
  • Riverfront Park has exclusivity on Food and Beverages

For more information on availability, fees, requirements and policies within Riverfront Park contact Lori Maher at 509-625-6623.

For more information on availability, fees, and requirements for other Spokane City Parks, contact the Park Operations office at 509-363-5455.

Spokane County Parks, Recreation & Golf (for events occurring on Spokane County Parks Facilities)

  • Special Event Permit Application
  • Certificate of liability insurance naming Spokane County as an additional insured
  • Map of event, specific to Spokane County Parks Facilities

For more information on fees, requirements, and availability, contact Haiden Harlan at 509- 477-4732.

Spokane County Public Works (for use of right of way) – 509-477-3600.

City of Spokane Valley Parks & Recreation

(Barker Bridge at mile 6.5 to Denny Ashlock Bridge at mile 11.9)

  • Special Event Permit Application:
  • $40 Application FEE
  • General liability insurance listing the City of Spokane Valley as an additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 Aggregate
  • Course map
  • Facility usage application to reserve Mirabeau Meadows Shelter, if event at this location:
    • Fees apply. Please inquire.

For more information on fees, requirements, and availability, please contact: Amanda Kotlar at 509-720-5401 or visit our webpage.