Every great story starts somewhere.

Once Upon a Park grew from a simple idea: bring people together through art, music, and storytelling in the heart of our parks. What started as a way to spark creativity has become a community tradition—where neighbors meet, strangers connect, and imagination runs wild. This project was made possible by the Spokane Parks Foundation.

You’re not just a guest—you’re part of the tale.

This is your chance to create, share, and explore. Add your voice to the collective story through hands-on art, interactive installations, and shared moments. Whether you snap a photo, write a line, or join a performance, you help shape the story we’re telling together.

Tag your picures on socials #onceuponapark or add them to our photo album!

The most beautiful moments don’t last forever.

Our impermanent art celebrates the joy of the present—pieces created here, in the park, for this moment alone. They will wash away, blow away, or be reclaimed by nature, but the memory will linger long after. This is art you don’t just see—you experience.