Where will people find nature as Spokane grows?

See what changed near Underhill Park and ask the City to protect natural spaces.

Plan Commission hearing · April 14, 2026

East Central testimony

“We're going to be one of the hotspots for infill. And I accept that, and we're a place that it should happen. But I'm not seeing a plan for where these kids and people are going to recreate or walk or have a dirt path or see flowers or see birds.”

Sam Mace · East Central resident

What changed near Underhill Park?

Earlier aerial view of Underhill Park and adjacent land in East Central
Wooded land beside Underhill Park.

Showing before view.

Today, East Central ranks first in the City's tree-equity work order.

A 2021 Park Board record says Underhill already met the City's goal of having a park within a 5- to 10-minute walk.

“We have absolutely wonderful urban nature in this community, and it is different than pickleball and tennis and open space that's created in courtyards.”

Karen Mobley · Spokane Urban Nature