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Kid-friendly bike paths in Spokane, WA

Kid-friendly trails
4
Miles
26
Smooth surface
100%
Away from cars
64%

Spokane's top-scoring family ride is Riverfront Park paths (94 out of 100), a 2.0-mile path that's 89% away from cars. It's short enough for toddlers too, with a playground and restrooms right along the trail. 2 of the trails have a playground, restrooms and parking right along the way.

How we score trails

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

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Best trails for kids

Lincoln Park paths

94

1.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom none within ½ mi
  • Parking along the trail
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Riverfront Park paths

94

2.0 mi · 97% smooth surface · 89% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Spokane River Centennial Trail

85

16.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 61% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Children of the Sun Trail

83

6.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 57% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom 0.1 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Trails we can't score yet

OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.

Ben Burr Trail

?

3.0 mi · 87% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom 0.4 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Deep Thought

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0.8 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom 0.2 mi away
  • Parking 0.2 mi away
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Fish Lake Trail

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7.5 mi · 98% away from cars

  • Playground 0.3 mi away
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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John H. Shields Park paths

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1.5 mi · 98% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Penny Lane

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0.8 mi · 100% away from cars

  • Playground none within ½ mi
  • Restroom 0.4 mi away
  • Parking 0.4 mi away
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Questions parents ask

What are the best bike trails for kids in Spokane?

The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Spokane are Lincoln Park paths (94 out of 100), Riverfront Park paths (94 out of 100) and Spokane River Centennial Trail (85 out of 100). 4 trails score 70 or higher.

Lincoln Park paths · Riverfront Park paths · Spokane River Centennial Trail

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Spokane have restrooms?

These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Riverfront Park paths and Spokane River Centennial Trail.

Riverfront Park paths · Spokane River Centennial Trail

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Spokane have playgrounds?

These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Lincoln Park paths, Riverfront Park paths, Spokane River Centennial Trail and Children of the Sun Trail.

Lincoln Park paths · Riverfront Park paths · Spokane River Centennial Trail · Children of the Sun Trail

What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Spokane?

The longest is Spokane River Centennial Trail, at 16.6 miles, with a kid score of 85 out of 100.

Spokane River Centennial Trail

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.