Completed Projects

Thanks to the generosity and support of our members, The Friends of Manito have donated over $1,000,000 to help fund projects in the park enhancing its beauty and functionality.

Kiosk Plexiglass

Replacement of damaged plexiglass in each of the five informational kiosks 2025

Utility Tractor

Purchase of uitility tractor with complete cab kit for all- season use

2025.

Duncan Fountain Repair

Repair of the Davenport Fountain at Duncan Garden

Erected in 1956 and presented to the citizens of Spokane in memory of Louis M. Davenport by his wife and son.

2025

Bicycle Rack

Public Art and Bike Rack featuring the Duncan Garden tulip motif was designed and constructed by local artist Ken Spiering.

Installed near the northeast corner of Duncan Garden

2024

Mirror Pond

TFM helped fund a major effort to make the pond healthy without the use of toxic chemicals. The project will safely remove indigenous wildlife from the pond, excavate the pond to remove sediment and at the same time deepen it to reduce algae bloom, install a treatment wetland to filter out phosphorous and nitrogen and reintroduce water and native wildlife to the pond.