Your Impact on Manito Park: 1990 - 2025

Since 1990, The Friends of Manito (TFM) has invested over $1 million across nearly 80 projects, strengthening every part of Manito Park to keep it beautiful, accessible, and welcoming

South Manito

5% of Dollars Invested

Playground and shelter enhancements that support families, accessibility, and community use

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Where Your Dollars Go

Your support reaches every corner of Manito Park.

TFM records show that our investments have supported…

Park Wide Efforts

13% of Dollars Invested

Projects that strengthen overall functionality, connectivity, and visitor experience across the entire park

Mirror Pond

10% of Dollars Invested

Significant dredging and landscaping improvements around this iconic water feature

Gaiser Conservatory

5% of Dollars Invested

Large improvements including facility repairs and infrastructure upgrades

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Japanese Garden

5% of Dollars Invested

Fence replacement, koi-pond support, and other projects that preserve the garden’s safety and cultural character

Additional TFM support has been provided to Duncan Garden, Ferris Garden, Rose Garden, Shade Garden, Iris Garden, North Manito, and operational needs

Large Investments + Small Enhancements = Lasting Impact

TFM’s contribution history shows:

  • Major investments (≥ $5,000) account for 50% of projects and 92% of dollars

  • Minor enhancements (< $5,000) account for 50% of projects and 8% of dollars

Your support drives large capital improvements and small incremental upgrades that keep Manito thriving.

A 30-Year Track Record of Support

Decade-by-decade contributions:

  • 1990s

    • $129,000 across 23 projects — establishing TFM’s early foundation of support.

  • 2000s

    • $307,000 across 16 projects — marked by larger, more centralized capital improvements.

  • 2010s

    • $374,000 across 29 projects — our most active decade by number of projects.

  • 2020s (to date)

    • $243,000 across 10 projects — including major efforts such as the Gaiser boilers and Mirror Pond work.

This pattern shows a steady, long-term commitment—not one-time efforts, but decades of consistent dedication.

Help Us Continue This Work

Your membership and donations directly fund the improvements you see throughout Manito Park. Renewing or joining today helps ensure this beloved Spokane treasure continues to thrive!

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