Airway Heights Parks & Recreation Department serves a diverse population of Airway Heights residents through a variety of low-cost or free recreational activities.   
For more information please contact the Department at  (509) 244-4845.

OUR VISION

The Parks & Recreation Department strengthens our community's fabric, health and well being, economic base and security.  Airway Heights residents have long valued neighborhood and community parks as special natural places where they can relax, walk, meditate, enjoy family time, and seek spiritual renewal.  As our quality of life has been threatened by crime, family disintegration, and other modern pressures, the Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department - in partnership with our School District, the Airway Heights Festival Association and other community-based organizations and business - has risen to the challenge, providing services to increase community health and stability.  Today, the Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department provides much, more than recreation experiences.
Through diverse and innovative programming, and broad partnerships, the Parks & Recreation Department plays an important role in creating a healthy community. 
WE Strengthen Community Image & Sense of Place
Parks & Recreation facilities, programs and community events are key factors in strengthening community image and creating a sense of place.
WE Support Economic Development
Parks & Recreation programs and facilities attract and retain businesses & residents, as well as tourists.  Parks and recreation generates income for the community and for local businesses.
WE Strengthen Safety & Security
Park and Recreation professionals provide safe environments for recreation activities and design programs & services specifically to reduce criminal activity.
WE Promote Health & Wellness
Participation in recreation activities improves physical, social and emotional health that positively impacts community health and wellness.
WE Foster Human Development
Parks & Recreation services foster social, intellectual, physical & emotional development.
WE Increase Cultural Unity
Parks & Recreation increases cultural unity through experiences that promote cultural understanding and celebrate diversity.
WE Protect Environmental Resources
By acquiring and protecting valuable areas as open space, greenways, areas, and natural resources are protected and habitat required for the survival of diverse species is preserved.
WE Provide Recreational Experiences
Through programmed and self-facilitated recreation, a variety of benefits to individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities are achieved.  Recreational experiences are important as an end in themselves for personal enjoyment.
WE Facilitate Community Problem Solving
Park and Recreation professionals possess facilitation and leadership skills that can be applied to resolve community problems and issues.

Parks and Recreation in Airway Heights provides the Space to Learn & Play, to be Safe & Secure, and to Create & Imagine  

"We provide the place, space and experiences that build high self-esteem and the feeling of living a full life..."
"We should be the first choice for Health and Wellness.  We are the most proactive and economical solution for people of all ages and abilities to Stay Healthy and Happy"
Mission Statement:
To improve the quality of life for all residents, by providing a wide variety of quality and wholesome leisure activities that meet the community’s recreational needs and interests.  To promote a leisure services system that includes well maintained parks and public areas and remain committed to effectively utilizing all available resources to sustain the confidence of those we serve.  

City of Airway Heights Non Discrimination Policy

PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN 
On April 20, 2009 the City Council approved Resolution 2009-009.  A resolution relating to adopting the updated Parks and Recreation Plan replacing the existing plan that was adopted on April 21, 2003. 

RECREATION PROGRAMS 

PARKS

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMUNITY EVENTS

STAFF

To be added to our mailing list of upcoming programs and events email your first and last name to Awhpr@cawh.org

Links:  

·         National Recreation & Park Association

·         Washington Recreation & Park Association

       Spokane County Raceway Park

·         Spokane Parks & Recreation Department

·         Washington State Parks

·         Idaho State Parks

·         Centennial Trail

City Offices Closed for Labor Day 9/1/2010 City administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010 for Labor Day. Water Usage Restrictions 8/19/2010 Water pump replacement on well #8 Burn restrictions in Airway Heights 7/15/2010 Restrictions placed on open burning and recreational fires in Spokane County and Airway Heights. Current Development 5/24/2010 New to the area? Considering re-locating to Airway Heights? Click here for a list of proposed, current, and recently completed development in Airway Heights. Motion Auto Supply Summer Moonlight Movie Series 5/17/2010 The Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce this years Summer Moonlight Movie Series line up, sponsored by Motion Auto Supply. All movies will be shown at Sunset Park. Annexation! 7/29/2009 Just curious or affected party, check out our new page on Annexation information.