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It's brand new this year and we've got a healthy and fun project for families to begin.  Take a journey with us on a relaxing 4.5 mile loop-walk that crosses over 17 historic bridges in the heart of Spokane.  You'll have a great opportunity to walk, talk and take in the wondrous views and bridges of the Spokane River.

Bridge Walk 2009 is just the beginning.  We are planning this as an annual event that will link up year-to-year with a brand new collector's lapel pin that each year will commemorate a different "bridge of the year." 

Bridge Walk 2009 begins at the historic Monroe Street Bridge, which is this year's featured bridge.  From there you'll make your way through Riverfront Park at your own pace, crossing 17 different bridges and ending back in the Park at the Rotary Riverfront Fountain.  After the walk, show your pin and receive special discounts at Riverfront Park.

Here are the bridges you'll cover:

1 Monroe Street Bridge

2 Post Street Bridge

3 North Fork Bridge N

4 North Fork Bridge S

5 Wood Bridge by YMCA 1

6 Wood Bridge by YMCA 2

7 Wood Bridge by YMCA 3

8 Wood Bridge by YMCA 4

9 Wood Bridge by YMCA 5

10 Howard Concrete Bridge S

11 Howard Street Foot Bridge

12 Howard Concrete Bridge N

13 Washington Bridge N

14 Wood Bridge E of Carousel

15 King Cole Foot Bridge

16 Wood Bridge by Inn at Park

17 Don Kardong Foot Bridge

Come join us for this new, easy going journey over 17 historic bridges. 

When:  Saturday, June 06, 2009 @ 9:30 am

Check in: at Riverfront Park - Veterans Court, NW corner of the Monroe Street Bridge between 9:30-10:30 am.

Fee:  Each paid participant receives a collector pin featuring the Monroe Street Bridge.

$17 Adults ages 17+

$10 Youth Ages 5-16

Free Children 4 and under (no pin)

Registration is easy:  Go to http://www.spokaneparks.org/ and register by Thursday, June 04, 2009 @ 11:59 pm.

Late registration available from 9:30-10:30 am, June 6, at start for an additional $10.

About Spokane Parks and Recreation
City of Spokane Parks and Recreation is responsible for the professional management and prudent caretaking of more than 4,100 acres of developed parks and conservation land.  The Golf Division maintains and operates four championship municipal golf courses, including Indian Canyon, Downriver, Esmeralda and the Creek at Qualchan.  Park Operations has responsibility for the maintenance of all park land and park facilities in the City of Spokane including Riverfront Park, Manito Park, Gaiser Conservatory and the many city-wide gardens, Finch Arboretum and the Urban Forestry Program.  The Recreation/Entertainment Division offers classes, special events, athletic leagues and activities for youth, teens, adults, seniors and persons with physical and mental disabilities.  It also operates Riverfront Park attractions, activities and events including the Spokane Falls SkyRide, the Looff Carrousel and IMAX Theatre, and provides support for community centers, senior centers, the Northeast Youth Center, Corbin Art Center and outdoor swimming pools.  For more information please visit http://www.spokaneparks.org/