SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane City Council unanimously approved plans for a zipline downtown during Tuesday night’s meeting, moving the project one step closer to reality.
The vote to approve the zipline passed 5-0, with Councilmember Zack Zappone and Council President Betsy Wilkerson absent from the meeting. The approval follows the Spokane Park Board’s unanimous vote in favor of the project earlier this month.
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The zipline will be operated by Mica Moon, a company that already operates a zipline attraction in Liberty Lake. The proposed line would run from near Spokane City Hall, travel under the Monroe Street Bridge, and end at Redband Park in Peaceful Valley.
Community members attended Tuesday’s meeting to voice support for the project, emphasizing its potential economic benefits for the downtown area.
“A zipline here isn’t just fun, it’s a perfect fit for our landscape and community vibe,” one supporter told the council. “This attraction will draw more people downtown, support local businesses, restaurants, shops and our thriving art scene.”
Council Member Kitty Klitzke addressed concerns about city financial involvement and safety measures during the meeting. She clarified that Spokane will not invest taxpayer money in the project, as it will be developed entirely by the private company.
“From the community, I’ve heard concern about the City of Spokane investing money into this, we are not,” Klitzke said. “It is being developed by a private vendor who will also be assuming the liability, and our legal department did require them to assume a pretty hefty insurance plan for this.”
The project now moves to the next phase of the approval process, requiring a permit from the Washington State Department of Ecology. City experts believe the state agency will approve the permit by July 2, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the attraction.
Following state approval, Mica Moon will need to secure final building permits. The city will also work with Avista and the Spokane Club to secure air rights in the area where the zipline will operate.
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