Red Wagon Attraction Closed for Repairs

Local Spokane Folks please note:

In the last few days you may have noticed fencing around Spokane's Red Wagon sculpture in Riverfront Park. The Red Wagon, known officially as "The Childhood Express," is usually open year round, but this year Park Operations staff will work diligently during the months the attraction is least used to re-deck the wagon bed and provide additional structural reinforcement.

The attraction is now fenced off and restricted from use for the duration of the repair process which should be completed in about two months, pending weather.

Spokane's "Red Wagon" sculpture was created by Ken Spiering in honor of Washington State's 1989 Centennial. It was presented as a gift from the Junior League of Spokane, many local businesses and the Spokane Arts Commission to the children of Spokane.

About Riverfront Park
Located in the heart of Downtown Spokane on the site of the Expo '74 World's Fair, this 100-acre urban park offers:

• Natural beauty of lush green meadows & a cascading river
• Scenic SkyRide over the Spokane Falls
• Thrilling experiences with the giant screen IMAX Theatre
• "Enchanted Forest" Mini-Golf
• Nostalgic rides on the 1909 historic Looff Carrousel
• Traditional fun with the Dragon Coaster, Ferris Wheel, Bumper Cars, and a Seasonal Ice Skating Rink

About Spokane Parks and Recreation:
City of Spokane Parks and Recreation is responsible for the professional management and prudent caretaking of more than 4,100 acres of developed parks and conservation land. The Golf Division maintains and operates four championship municipal golf courses, including Indian Canyon, Downriver, Esmeralda and the Creek at Qualchan. Park Operations has responsibility for the maintenance of all park land and park facilities in the City of Spokane including Riverfront Park, Manito Park, Gaiser Conservatory and the many city-wide gardens, Finch Arboretum and the Urban Forestry Program. The Recreation/Entertainment Division offers classes, special events, athletic leagues and activities for youth, teens, adults, seniors and persons with physical and mental disabilities. It also operates Riverfront Park attractions, activities and events including the Spokane Falls SkyRide, the Looff Carrousel and IMAX Theatre, and provides support for community centers, senior centers, the Northeast Youth Center, Corbin Art Center and outdoor swimming pools. For more information please visit http://www.spokaneparks.org/.