Greetings!
Avista headquarters at Centennial Trail Mile 20 now includes newly completed Upriver Park between Mission Avenue and N. Center Road. Upriver Park sets a new standard for how the land between the Centennial Trail and Spokane River can be stewarded as greenway, healthy wildlife habitat, and riparian area for native plants. Thoughtfully designed with a wider Centennial Trail, trailhead parking, open views, and new public access to the Spokane River, many Spokane residents and visitors will feel safe and enjoy this span of the Centennial Trail. We are grateful for this beautiful community gathering space and encourage you to visit soon.
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Major Trail Construction in Downtown Spokane |
Three exciting, major projects on Miles 22 & 23 are cause for present and future detours, so stay tuned:
* Don Kardong Bridge Construction begins Monday, May 23.
Part of the Centennial Trail near Gonzaga University, connecting the University District and surrounding area with downtown, the bridge is in critical need of repair, or risks closure. It sees about 160,000 pedestrians a year. Renovation work includes removal and replacement of bridge decking from wood to concrete, replacement of bridge overlooks with ADA accessible platforms, minor concrete pier replacement, guardrails, installation of a new lighting system, and bollards. Garco Construction is the contractor.
* Post Street Bridge reconstruction continues and will be finalized by Winter 2023.
* New Premera Building in Kendall Yards breaks ground in September.
Immediately west of Monroe Street Bridge between N. Summit Parkway and Centennial Trail, Premera will break ground on a new building in September and complete it in Fall 2024. According to Greenstone, the Centennial Trail will not be closed continuously during this period, just when safety conditions so mandate. Most weekends and evenings should be open.
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A Cleaner Centennial Trail
Thanks to hundreds of Earth Day Weekend volunteers from our Adopt-a-Mile Program and community groups, the Spokane River Centennial Trail is in good shape for a busy season. Unveil the Trail is back after a two-year COVID pause, and we greatly appreciate volunteers who gave their time to steward our 40-mile pathway in Spokane and Stevens County. Special thanks to Rex Schultz, State Parks Volunteer Coordinator, and your Centennial Trail Coordinating Council for picking up and disposing hundreds of filled trash bags!
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Thank you FCT Members and Adopt-a-Mile Partners! |
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Individual and Family Membership
Sharon McEvoy, Mary Ann Bosky, Joan Menzies, John Yoo, Klaus Huschke, William & Jean Greene, Bob & Helen Fisher, Doug & Theresa Tesarik, Jeff & Colleen Nolting, Gary & Marlene Lock, Craig & Diane Smith, John & Cathy Sage, Jane Baker & Karen Nielsen, Lori & Dan Houk, Mary Lou Johnson & Dan Schaffer, J. Ronald Dunsmore.
Welcome New Members!
Janet Curtis, Elizabeth Mills, Eric Hogle, Keith & Mary Kopischke, Shelley Clough.
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Century & Millennium Club Members
The Hobnailers, Inc., Lyle & Kathleen Wendling, Claude & Sharon Kistler, Carlos Delgadillo, Maureen & Mike Basinger, Pam & Bruce Gallaher, Mike Merritt & Jeri Self-Merritt, Susan & Daniel Bresnahan, Mary & Larry Wright, Jim O’Hare, Brian Vandenburg, Bob & Lois Iller, Philip & Jan Monroe, Naomi Franklin, Paul Grubb, Anne Laflamme, Dwight & Mary Ellen Correll.
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Thanks to Trail Builder’s Fund contributions from Centennial Trail supporters, Friends of the Centennial Trail has committed up to $12,000 to fund new milepost markers, signs, and trail re-measuring. State Parks will complete the project this year, so soon your fitness trackers will match the mile posts!
Many thanks,
Loreen McFaul, CFRE
Executive Director
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