John Shields Park
Spokane, Washington
| Address: | John H. Shields Park, 5625 E Upriver Dr, Spokane, WA 99217, USA |
| GPS: |
47°41'14.8"N 117°19'34.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Washington |
Hike and Rock Climb
Shields Park is located on the north side of Upriver Drive near the City of Spokane’s Upriver Dam site. The 26-acre park is jointly owned by Spokane County and the City of Spokane. Spokane County Parks purchased the western 13 acres in 1986 with funds donated by the Spokane Mountaineers and other interested user groups.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Spokane, Washington
- Head east on W Main Ave toward N Lincoln St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto N Washington St (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto W Maxwell Ave (374 ft)
- Continue onto W Mission Ave (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto E Upriver Dr (3.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on E Upriver Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(128 ft)
5625 E. Upriver Drive: 1 mile east of Havana on Upriver Drive, north at City's Upriver Dam site.
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