Spokane Valley

Welcome to Spokane Valley, Washington located on the eastern border of the State of Washington.  The City was newly incorporated March 31, 2003.  With an estimated population of 88,280 (WA State OFM, 2007), Spokane Valley is the 7th largest city in Washington State.  The incorporation of Spokane Valley was the largest in the state and the 2nd largest single incorporation in U.S. history. 

The incorporated area of Spokane Valley encompasses approximately 38.5 square miles of land area, with room for residential, commercial and industrial expansion.  It has an extensive retail tax base and is home to several major auto dealerships and the Spokane Valley Mall, which includes over 700,000 square feet of gross leaseable floor area.  There are an estimated 5,000 businesses in Spokane Valley, with estimated annual retail sales of $56,000,000.

The City of Spokane Valley has three major public facilities and thirteen parks.  The Spokane Indians, a minor league baseball team, plays its home games in Avista Stadium located just inside the city limits on the east side of Havana Street.  Avista Stadium is one of the finest facilities in the Northwest League and can seat 7,200 spectators.

The second major facility is the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center.  The Fairgrounds has been expanded this year with the construction of a new covered Grandstand.  Various shows and events are held throughout the year at the Fairgrounds.

CenterPlace, a 54,000 square foot regional and community gathering facility, is now complete.  In addition to a great room/banquet facility; numerous meeting rooms, multi-purpose rooms and a high tech lecture hall, it houses the City of Spokane Valley Senior Center and some Community Colleges of Spokane classes.  CenterPlace combines with the recently completed Mirabeau Meadows Park and Mirabeau Springs to form a regional conference and cultural center serving Northeast Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana.

The Spokane Centennial Trail boasts 37 miles of paved path running along the Spokane River from the Idaho state line (3 miles from our border) to Nine Mile Falls, west of the City of Spokane (which borders the City of Spokane Valley to the west).  It has something for everyone.  You can walk, bike or in-line skate, ride horse-back in designated areas or simply enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Spokane Valley prides itself on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers.  Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what make Spokane Valley a favorite destination for visitors from all over the world.  With all four seasons represented, we have an abundance of recreation activities.  There are four distinct ski resorts, 75 lakes within an hour’s drive, and many hiking and biking trails to enjoy.