Corbin Park

[pe2-image src=”http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FPMR-XIz778/U5JgrcAkmsI/AAAAAAAAEng/1EzXE6TNZog/s144-c-o/IMG_20140606_162230.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/110908247169805179987/SpokanePics#6021981951117007554″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMG_20140606_162230.jpg” ]”Lemonade and garden hats” are the legacy of Corbin Park according to an article in the Spokane Daily Chronicle in 1973. This tranquil, oval shaped park nestled among some of the busiest roads in Spokane once belonged to the Washington-Idaho Fair Association. The fairgrounds included a oval race track where Corbin Park sits today. Horses, bicycles, and people raced around the oval track while spectators cooled themselves with lemonade. The fair and the races lasted from 1887 to 1890 and the races continued until 1899 when the owner of the land, D. C. Corbin razed the grandstand and platted sixteen city blocks. Corbin gave the land in the center of the lots to the Mayor of Spokane for one dollar. Today this north side park is still a favorite with young and old! Beautiful homes face the park, some even advertise as a Bed n’ Breakfast.

About Linda Miller Sheets

Linda is a retired Realtor/Instructor in the state of Washington. The love of community and people has opened the door to seeing her surroundings with a freshness not shared by everyone. Hopefully, this collection of everyday places, events and people will bring joy to others! Her husband, Everett will participate in the "hunt" for just the right captured moment in the beautiful Northwest.
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