Spokane Valley, Washington
Spokane Valley is a city of 106,365 people in Spokane County, Washington, founded in 2003.
Why visit Spokane Valley
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 253 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Spokane Valley Stadium 12, Lilac City Harvest, Hutton Settlement District and Millwood Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 26°F.
Weather in Spokane Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, and the largest suburb of Spokane. It is located east of Spokane, west of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and surrounds the city of Millwood on three sides. The city incorporated as the City of Spokane Valley on March 31, 2003. The population was 102,976 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in Washington State.
From the Wikipedia article Spokane Valley, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Regal Spokane Valley Stadium 12
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
14760 East Indiana Avenue, Spokane Valley
Mo-Su 11:00-23:30
Museums and landmarks13
Hutton Settlement District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Washington, United States
Millwood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic district in Washington, United States
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Mount Saint Michael
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
School and compound in Spokane, Washington, USA
Rosebush House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Spokane Public Library - East Side Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic building in Spokane, Washington
Art Room 509
Museum · 4.4 mi
5634 East Commerce Avenue, Spokane
Mo 18:00-21:00; Tu-We 17:00-20:30; Th 16:00-19:00; Fr 18:00-21:30;...
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
Historical museum
12114 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Minnehaha Park
Park · 5.7 mi
City park in Spokane, Washington, United States
Splash Down Waterpark
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
11127 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes253
AK Asian Restaurant
Restaurant · Asian · 5.0 mi
4824 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Hot Pot & Pho
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Asian · 1.2 mi
11110 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley
We-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Little Tokyo
Restaurant · Asian · 1.7 mi
509 North Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Longhorn Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.6 mi
2315 North Argonne Road, Spokane Valley
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Mongolian BBQ
Restaurant · Mongolian Grill · 1.7 mi
15416 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi
14742 East Indiana Avenue, Spokane
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Sa,Fr 11:00-23:00
Outlaw BBQ & Cater Market
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
415 South Dishman-Mica Road, Spokane Valley
Su 09:30-21:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
9211 East Montgomery Avenue, Spokane
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00
The Sushi House
Restaurant · Sushi · 3.2 mi
7905 East Trent Avenue, Spokane Valley
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
241 more on the map.
History
The City of Spokane Valley incorporated on March 31, 2003. At its creation, it was the third-largest newly incorporated city in US history (after Centennial, Colorado, which incorporated in 2001; and Miami Gardens, Florida, which incorporated about five weeks before Spokane Valley).
The city formed from combining the urbanized unincorporated areas east of Spokane City, including census-designated places (CDPs) of Dishman, Opportunity, Trentwood, Veradale, part of Greenacres, and East Spokane. The new city boundaries did not include the incorporated areas such as Millwood and Liberty Lake, nor the protected areas such as the Dishman Hills Natural Area. It was initially delayed by a petition from Spokane, because it included the Yardley industrial area, to which Spokane had already extended utilities, and had plans to annex. Prior to the successful vote May 21, 2002, there had been four failed attempts to form a city in the Valley. The main arguments for incorporation centered around increased voice in local governance and the threat of annexation by the City of Spokane. The main arguments against incorporation included contentment with Spokane County provided services and the threat of increased taxes and bureaucracy by the new city. Both sides claimed their opponents' arguments were entirely untrue scare tactics.
From the History section of Spokane Valley, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1100 North Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley
Tru by Hilton
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
13509 East Mansfield Avenue, Spokane Valley
Churches and places of worship46
Spokane Valley Church of The Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 2.4 mi
15515 East 20th Avenue, Spokane Valley
Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
Church · Episcopal · 1.8 mi
15319 East 8th Avenue, Spokane Valley
Shopping62
Gas and EV charging34
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Healthcare22
Lucas Community Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
11017 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane
U.S. HealthWorks
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
15425 East Mission Avenue, Spokane Valley
Map of Spokane Valley
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 26°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 1.5 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 1.5 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 56°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 47°F | 0.7 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 1.5 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 31°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spokane Felts Fld (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Spokane County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-03: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2026-08-02: Autumn Lane Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-02: Fairview Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-01: Old Trails Fire (Fire)
- 2026-06-16: Upriver Fire (Fire)
- 2024-02-15: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Felts Field Airport (SFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Millwood 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Liberty Lake 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Otis Orchards-East Farms 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Spokane 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Mead 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Town and Country 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Post Falls 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Rathdrum 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Coeur d'Alene 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Hayden 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Spokane Valley City Hall, Howpper, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Spokane Valley, WA, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crossland Studios - Spokane Valley, WA (5608716834), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Spokane Valley Mall (aerial photo looking east), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spokane Valley Fire Department (Engine 1 Fire Station, 2022-07-21), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spokane Valley Mall (aerial photo looking west), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- City of Spokane Valley (city hall, 2022-07-21), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Valley High School, Spokane Valley, Howpper, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shelley Lake (Spokane Valley, Washington; aerial photo looking northeast; 2023-03-27), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountstmichael, Sk8terjacob at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Opportunity Township Hall, Spokanevalleymuseum, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spokane Transit Valley Transit Center January 2024, JTRamsey, CC BY 4.0
- Spokane Transit Center October 2023, JTRamsey, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ridgeline High School (Washington state, northwest parking lot looking southeast), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Valley High School (Washington state, aerial photo looking east), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Valley High School (Washington state, aerial photo of football field), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Valley High School (Washington state, southwest parking lot looking northeast), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eva Ring riding Paint horse on race track, Unknown author Unknown author, CC0
- University High School (Washington, aerial photo looking southwest), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Pines Cemetery, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Riblet House4 NRHP79002558 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Riblet House2 NRHP79002558 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Riblet House NRHP79002558 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Riblet House5 NRHP79002558 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Riblet House3 NRHP79002558 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The valley (484540098), Argyleist, CC BY 2.0
- University High School (Washington, aerial photo of football field), Locke Cole, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Valley High School (site) NRHP 91001736 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rosebush House2 NRHP 0001446 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rosebush House NRHP 00001446 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Millwood HD NRHP 01000064 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hutton Settlement NRHP 76001919 Spokane County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS007-E-13989 - View of Washington, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-195181 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-298780 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-195183 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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