Lilac Garden — Attraction in Spokane

Of all the public gardens I've visited, Manito is one of the most satisfying, with it's balance of pond, rock, deciduous trees & towering evergreens, huddled shrubs & bushes, annuals, perinnials, formal gardens, play area, shelters, and a charming park cafe stand. Oh yes, and the lilacs modest & yet stunning, a perfect subject for the impressionist with an aroma of home. Winter maintains Manito's soul with a sledding hill and a frozen pond for skating right off the cover of The New Yorker. Manito Park -- a charismatic & charming place to take time to smell the...

Beautiful garden within a garden! Manito Park’s welcome seasonal beauty is a sight to behold. Nothing says spring in Spokane than different shades of lilac blooming with its heady fragrance all around. A popular picnic spot where one can sit under the lilac and enjoy the garden. Dog friendly (on leash please), and mostly ADA accessible.

Easy to get in and out if you park on the street close to the mirror pond. A quick walk to the gardens instead of walking all around the parking lot. Enjoy...

Such a wonderful spot for this time of year; the fragrance of the blooms with each scent unique to the color, and bumblebees stumbling and bumbling about. I'm glad we have a free city park with free parking to go and enjoy. The rest of the park is...