About Spokane

Spokane Demographics –

• Population: 204,428
• Known as “Lilac City” and “Spokane Falls”
• Elevation: 2000 Feet
• The Spokane River runs through downtown with spectacular falls on the western end of the city core. Beautiful Riverfront Park also is in the heart of the city.
  
  

Quick Facts –

• Has 178 sunny days per year
  
• Spokane means “Children of the Sun” in local native language
• Founded in 1872 as Spokane Falls
• Hosted the 1974 World’s Fair
• Created “Bloomsday” - the largest timed running race in the nation
  
• Hosts “Hoopfest” - the planet’s largest three-on-three basketball tournament
• Features the “Hot Zone” - free outdoor wireless internet in a 100 block downtown area
• Childhood home of Bing Crosby
• Home to four Universities

Famous People from Spokane –

• Bing Crosby, singer and actor
• Tom Foley, former Speaker of the House 1989-1994
• John Stockton, all-time NBA assists leader, retired Utah Jazz
• Mark Rypien, MVP Super Bowl XXVI
• Ryne Sandberg, Second Baseman for the Chicago Cubs
• Tom Sneva, 1983 Indianapolis 500 champion
• Craig T. Nelson, star of TV’s “The District” and “Coach”
• Julie Sweeney, comedian and former star of “Saturday Night Live”
• Jan-Michael Gambill, professional tennis star

Visit: Spokane Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information.

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