Play Spot: Zoo Wave
© Brian Fields
River: Spokane State: WA Region: Spokane

 

Pictures coming.  photo: ©

 

Pictures coming.  photo: ©

Description:  Located just upstream from Mirabeau Point is another one of the Spokane River's play spots. More details about this wave are forth coming.
Eddy Service: Good eddy.
Water Levels:

3,500 cfs to 6,500 cfs: This is a good place to get your blunting fix.

Gauge: Spokane River at Spokane. Take into account that it the spring the flows of side tributaries will boost the gauge reading by several thousand cfs at the playspots, so make sure that flows are a bit above the minimum.
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer
Difficulty: Great place to learn to play, even beginner should enjoy it.
 
Driving Directions: From I-90 in Spokane, East of downtown, take Exit 291a, The Evergreen Road Exit. Take the Evergreen Road North toward the River and turn left onto Indiana Avenue heading West. Drive Indiana Avenue until you get to South Mirabeau Parkway. Proceed into Mirabeau Park and find a spot to leave your vehicle. Carry your boat upstream along the Centennial Trail bike path until you get to the wave 300-500 yards upstream of the park.
Closest Town: Spokane, WA
Closest Services: Spokane has everything that you should need.
Other Local Attractions if the play isn't in: Most likely one or more play spots will be in.
Closest Camping: There are numerous campgrounds around Lake Couer d'Alene to the East on I-90.
Local's Tips: If it is too low for the Zoo Wave, check out Sullivan Hole. The Zoo Wave is in at the same levels as the Trailer Park Wave.
Local Kayak Shops: Mountain Gear in Spokane.