Downtown Spokane and Kendall Yards

Where it is

Downtown sits on the south bank of the Spokane River around Riverfront Park. Kendall Yards is directly across the river to the northwest, built along the rim of the gorge in the West Central neighborhood.

Parks and places

• Riverfront Park: the falls, the Looff Carrousel, the Numerica SkyRide gondola, the Pavilion and a skating ribbon in winter.
• Centennial Trail: the paved trail runs through both, so you can walk or bike along the river in either direction.
• Kendall Yards Night Market: local farms, food and music on Wednesday evenings from late May to mid-September.
• Arts and events: the Fox Theater, the First Interstate Center for the Arts and the arena are all within walking distance.

What the homes are like

Downtown is mostly condos and lofts, many in converted historic buildings. Kendall Yards has townhomes, condos, apartments and some detached homes, most built since 2010, with restaurants and a grocery store on the main street.

Schools

Both are in Spokane Public Schools. The district has an address lookup that shows the schools for any address.

What to check before you buy

• HOA dues and reserves. In a condo, read the budget, the reserve study and the minutes, and ask about any special assessments.
• Financing. Not every condo building works with every loan. Tell me the building early so I can check before you write an offer.
• Parking and storage. Confirm exactly which spaces and storage units convey with the unit.
• Rental and pet rules. They vary by building.

Drive times are free-flow estimates from mapping data, not traffic-aware. Ask me and I will time the route you would actually drive.