Manito is considered one of Spokane’s best neighborhoods, due to its tree-lined streets, proximity to shopping, walkability, historic homes, and of course, Manito Park.
The classic, well-designed, built, and maintained neighborhood is home to beautiful stately residences built in the early 20th century.
Urban Village Life
Not quite an urban village, but the neighborhood is considered to be very walkable, due to the prevalence of sidewalks. Bicycle lanes and bicycle routes get you where you need to go safely. Yard sales are common in the warmer weekends of spring and summer.
Food & Drink
Manito offers a wide range of food and drink options to suit your taste.
Manito Tap House Dedicated to its locally-owned, eco-friendly community and priding itself on its scratch-made recipes, unique selections, the Manito Tap House is a comfy-cozy place to spend an evening gathering with friends over delicious meals and tasty beverages.
Republic Pi Artisan wood-fired pizza and 24 taps of craft beer? How is that even a question. They offer a rooftop bar and patio seating along with the stylish indoor setting.
Rocket Bakery This local bakery and coffee house offers specialty drinks, sandwiches, salads, bagels, and a plethora of baked goods, from muffins to cookies to cinnamon rolls and sweet breads. It’s a local favorite with several locations around the city.
Recreation
There’s really only one place in this category that you need to know about and that is Manito Park. It has everything in its 90-acre expanse.
Gardens From formal symmetrical European-style flower beds to Japanese gardens, to rose, lilac, and perennial gardens, you’ll find it all on these beautifully maintained grounds.
Gaiser Conservatory The stunning glass structure houses tropical and subtropical plants, offering a botanical experience year-round. During a short stretch in winter, the Friends of Manito put on their annual Holiday Lights display at Duncan Gardens.
Walking and jogging trails The fitness-minded will enjoy the extensive network of well-maintained paths that wind throughout the park.
Playgrounds Both “upper” and “lower” playgrounds offer various equipment for children of all ages to run around and expend their energy. The upper Manito playground was the first in Spokane to install play equipment with ramps and elevated areas for children in wheelchairs.
Sledding Another popular winter pastime in Manito Park is sledding. Children, adults, and sometimes pets all enjoy hopping on a sled and sliding down the hills in the park. It’s a fun way to enjoy the annual snowfall in the community.
