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
13% of Dollars Invested
Playground and shelter enhancements that support families, accessibility, and community use
Where Your Dollars Go
Your support reaches every corner of Manito Park.
TFM records show that our investments have supported…
Park Wide Efforts
16% of Dollars Invested
Projects that strengthen overall functionality, connectivity, and visitor experience across the entire park
Mirror Pond
20% of Dollars Invested
Significant dredging and landscaping improvements around this iconic water feature
Gaiser Conservatory
11% of Dollars Invested
Large improvements including facility repairs and infrastructure upgrades
Japanese Garden
11% of Dollars Invested
Fence replacement, koi-pond support, and other projects that preserve the garden’s safety and cultural character
Duncan Garden
15% of Dollars Invested
Restorations and improvements that preserve one of Manito’s most formal and historic garden spaces
Large Investments + Small Enhancements = Lasting Impact
TFM’s contribution history shows:
Major investments (≥ $5,000) account for 50% of projects and 90% of dollars
Minor enhancements (< $5,000) account for 50% of projects and 10% 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)
$247,000 across 11 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!