Emerson Garfield Apartments for Rent

Emerson Garfield neighborhood, named after two nearby elementary schools, is a harmonious blend of modern office buildings and well-kept pre-World War II houses. The houses in Emerson Garfield are close together, promoting the neighborhood’s community spirit and neighborhood pride. Many houses have porches and landscaped front yards, which showcase each house’s original character.

Emerson Garfield is in ZIP codes 99205 and 99201, and it encompasses a large area north of Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. The neighborhood is bordered by Cora, Courtland, and Fairview avenues on the north; Belt Street on the west, Division Street on the east, and the Spokane River on the south.

One of the neighborhood’s most historical features is Corbin Park, a public park that was once the infield of a horse racing track. Residents living by the park have found horseshoes and other racetrack evidence while working in their gardens. Now, the park has a picnic area, tennis courts, and a playground.

Riverfront Park is just south of Emerson Garfield and is one of the city’s most popular recreation areas. The 100-acre urban oasis is built around the Spokane River and Spokane Falls, which visitors can view on a sky ride. Children and adults alike enjoy the park’s carousel, ice-skating rink, and IMAX theater, and the park also is a great place for a picnic.

Athletes and casual adventurers can pick up the Spokane River Centennial Trail at Riverfront Park. The paved trail travels 37 miles to the Washington/Idaho border, passing through downtown Spokane and the Spokane Valley. Millions of people use the trail each year for biking, skating, running, and walking.