In 1908, the nation's premier landscape architects, the Olmsted Brothers, came to Spokane to plan parks and playgrounds. Although the Olmsteds' designs often included formal elements, they are best remembered for naturalistic landscapes in which world-weary urbanites could restore their spirits inspired by the tonic effects of nature. The Olmsteds believed such parks should be scattered throughout the city, within easy walking distance of each residence. As important as parks were, there was more. The Olmsted plan linked these parks with boulevards and tree-lined parkways. They also recognized the need for playgrounds, and placed them in many neighborhoods.
The Olmsted plan identified many parks in Spokane. The location of Liberty Park ran up and down a hill. At the top, a rugged promontory offered sweeping views over Spokane. At the bottom, a gentle valley had occasional basins that could be transformed into ponds. On the hillside, native pines grew in scattered groves and existing grasslands carpeted the ground between rock outcrops. The Olmsted plan capitalized on these strengths. Their plan for Liberty Park improved these features to create a picturesque park that fit hand in glove with its surroundings. Or so it appeared in early images. Today, Liberty Park still hints at its former glory, but much of it was lost when I-90 was built right through the heart of the landscape. Such changes highlight the vulnerability of all parks, and the fragments that survive are poignant reminders of what might have been…… - Information taken from Pacific Northwest Garden History
Please take a few minutes to enjoy the park. Don't do a cache-n-dash here. Just to the west, heading over towards "C Is For Concave," you will find some stairs that work their way up the rock face and take you to a beautiful overlook. Go ahead! Take the time to enjoy the view and try to think of what the park used to be like. The Olmsteds thought it was good enough to work with, so you should take the time to enjoy it for yourself. One of the biggest comments about geocaching is the fact it takes us to places we never knew existed. So here is your chance. Enjoy!