Why Spokane Valley
Located in eastern Washington within Spokane County, Spokane Valley sits along the banks of the Spokane River. Situated between the cities of Spokane to the west and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to the east, it rests within the Northern Rockies ecoregion of the Inland Northwest. Carved out thousands of years ago by the prehistoric Missoula Floods, the valley is bordered to the south by small hills leading toward the Palouse region and the Selkirk Mountains. The city surrounds the municipality of Millwood on three sides and encompasses local water features such as Shelley Lake.
Beginning as a rural area filled with irrigated farms and orchards established in the late nineteenth century, the valley experienced significant suburban growth during and after World War II. In 2003, the City of Spokane Valley formally incorporated, unifying a collection of historic townships, mercantile hubs, and unincorporated communities including Opportunity, Dishman, Veradale, Greenacres, Trentwood, Yardley, and Chester.
Visitors to Spokane Valley can explore local history and culture across several dedicated venues. The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum, housed in the historic Spanish mission revivalist Opportunity Township Hall, displays regional archives, stories of indigenous inhabitants, and exhibits detailing early local flight history and orchard agriculture. Art displays are presented in the CenterPlace Regional Event Center foyer by the Spokane Valley Arts Council, while live theatrical productions are staged by the Spokane Valley Summer Theatre. The community is also home to diverse places of worship, including the region's first mosque, two Sikh temples, a messianic Jewish synagogue, and a Latter-day Saints temple.
The city hosts several major regional gatherings throughout the year. Every September, the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center hosts the ten-day Spokane County Interstate Fair, featuring carnival rides, livestock exhibits, a rodeo, and live entertainment. September also brings Valleyfest, a three-day celebration spanning Mirabeau Point Park and nearby complexes with parades, classic car displays, and fun runs. Craft beer enthusiasts gather at Avista Stadium for the Inland Northwest Craft Beer Festival. Avista Stadium is also the home venue for the Spokane Indians, a High Single-A minor league baseball team affiliated with the Colorado Rockies.
Spokane Valley maintains over 250 acres of public parkland and outdoor amenities. Mirabeau Point Park serves as a primary recreational hub, offering walking trails, rock climbing routes, the Discovery Playground, and the artificial Mirabeau Springs waterfall, alongside direct connections to the Spokane River Centennial Trail. Cyclists can also take part in the annual Cycle Celebration, which features scenic routes ranging up to 50 miles past Mica Peak and Mount Spokane. The area experiences a temperate climate characterized by warm summers and rainy winters, with July recording the highest temperatures and December seeing the most precipitation.
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