Check out Redband Launch

Click here for a video that says it all. People are already using Redband Launch. Located in Peaceful Valley’s Redband Park (formerly Glover Field), the launch provides anglers, rafters and paddlers unprecedented and easy access to the Great Gorge. “It’s a premier addition to the Spokane River Water Trail,” said Forum Executive Director Andy Dunau.

Four plus years in the making, the Spokane River Forum led development of this initiative. It was made possible through partner and funding support from the City of Spokane, Washington Department of Commerce, Spokane Conservation District, the Spokane Tribe of Indians, TransCanada, and Spokane Indians Baseball. Said Dunau, “Their contributions combined with broad and deep stakeholder support proves great things can happen when people work together.”

As part of the project, the parking lot was expanded and reconfigured to support trailer access. Later this summer, an outdoor restroom will open.

In the grander scheme of things, the launch also ties in to City efforts to create a loop trail through Peaceful Valley that will begin construction this summer. Combined with the new redband launch and rehabilitation of the ballfield to support youth sports, visitor traffic to Redband Park is expected to increase exponentially.

To help assure a great visitor experience, the Forum is working with partners to install a Redband Plaza this summer. “This will serve as a trailhead and gathering place featuring a 12-foot redband sculpture, interpretive area and native plantings,” said Dunau.