Smoking
The Spokane Arena complies with the Washington Indoor Clean Air Act which prohibits smoking in all public places as well as 25 feet from any entrance, exit, or ventilation intake at a public place. Because of our compliance of RCW 70.160, the Smoking Court at the Spokane Arena is no longer available.
We thank you for your understanding.
Camera / Video Cameras / Recording Devices
The use of cameras, audio recording devices and video recording devices is prohibited at performances at the Spokane Arena.
Guest cameras brought to a performance for the purpose of audio or video recording will be checked with Guest Services. A claim check will be given for retrieval of the device at the conclusion of the event.
District personnel reserve the right to require that guests immediately check devices that were not detected at the point of entry. Specific events may allow an exception to the policy and allow specific types of recording devices.
Public Safety Inspections
In compliance with state law, the Spokane Arena will offer public safety inspections to events when required by the event, or when there is an anticipated need.
Spokane Arena Management and the Security Director will determine the need for a public safety inspection and what type of inspection will be performed at the event. The public safety inspection will be utilized to ensure that banned items and illegal items are not allowed through any of the entry doors. Prohibited items may include:
- Illegal drugs or paraphernalia
- Weapons
- Cans or Bottles
- Cameras, Video Cameras and recording devices
- Outside alcohol
- Throwable items such as “hacky”sacs and beach balls
- Large signs or signs with sticks in or on them
- Laser Pointers
- Large purses and large backpacks
- Animals that are not service animals
- Fireworks
- Artificial noise makers
- Outside food and beverage
- Coolers
Possession of illegal items will result in confiscation. Banned items will be returned to the owners vehicle or at certain events, may be checked at Guest Services.
The District hires contract Security Services to perform public safety inspections. The contract Security Service may be required to discard illegal contraband.
Infants
Any Guest attending an event at the Spokane Arena, including infants or children intending to sit on a parent's lap, is required to have an event ticket.
In-out privileges
Guests are not allowed to exit the building and return during the course of a single ticketed event.
Game Day Tailgating
Tailgating will be allowed in the western section of Lot C at the Spokane Arena (SE corner of Boone and Howard). You may access this parking lot off of Washington street. Please notify the Diamond Parking attendant that you wish to tailgate and the attendant will direct you to the tailgating section in Lot C. This section will be accessible beginning no earlier than noon on any given game day.
Please observe the following restrictions:
- ONLY acceptable LPG barbecues with propane containers of 5 gallons or smaller will be allowed to be used. NO charcoal or wood fires will be permitted.
- Please have a portable fire extinguisher available and ready for use.
- The cooking fire must be supervised by a responsible adult, knowledgeable in the use of the fire extinguishing equipment, at all times until such fire has been extinguished.
- Adequate clearance must be provided between a contained cooking fire and combustibles (i.e. garbage cans/bags, wood, paper, cardboard, etc.).
- Barbeque grills should not be located inside of a tent. A flame resistant canopy is acceptable as long as adequate overhead clearance is provided.
- No open containers of alcohol of any kind will be permitted.
- Please use the provided waste containers to dispose of your garbage. Arena staff will be on hand to patrol the area. Please note that if these restrictions are not observed, security officers may ask that you vacate the area. We want your tailgating experience to be fun and safe. Thank you for helping us to make the Spokane fan experience the best in the country!
Lost and found
Reasonable efforts will be made to return lost or found items in to the rightful owner. In instances where the rightful owner is not located, items will be disposed of according to Spokane Arena procedures.
Lost Items:
- Guests who report losing an item shall complete a ‘Lost Item’ form. The form shall contain the contact information of the guest, a description of the item, date/time lost, location lost. These forms are available at Guest Services, our administration offices at 720 West Mallon, or the 24-Hour Security Office at the Spokane Arena.
- The completed Lost Item Form shall be logged chronologically.
- Should the lost item be located, the owner will be notified to pick up the item. If the guest lives out of town, the item will be shipped at the expense of the owner.
- When the item is picked up, the guest’s identification will be verified and the guest will be required to sign the ‘Lost Item’ card to acknowledge receipt.
Found Items:
- All items found in Spokane Arena will be turned into the Guest Service Representative, the Event Supervisor, or to 24-Hour-Security. Found items will not be taken out of the facility.
- Founds items will be tagged with a ‘Found Item’ Card and will be logged chronologically in the appropriate facility Lost and Found notebook.
- Found items will be stored in a secure location. Items of significant value, such as jewelry, wallets, and credit cards will be stored under lock and key.
- If an item contains contact information of the owner, the owner will be notified (i.e. a wallet or checkbook).
- When a guest inquires about a found item they will be asked to describe the item fully. If it is determined a found items belongs to the guest, the guest will sign the ‘found item’ card to acknowledge receipt.
Disposal of unclaimed items:
By authorization of the City Police Chief, in accord with RCW 63.21.060, the Executive Director may dispose of lost property as follows:
- Found items will be kept for 90 days.
- If unclaimed after 90 days,
• Personal property, provided it has no substantial commercial value and is not claimed by any person according to the above procedure, may be disposed of or otherwise destroyed.
• Appropriate items will be donated to a non-profit agency.
• If the personal property has value which exceeds the probable cost of notice and sale, or is otherwise of benefit to the District, the property may be either sold or retained by the District according to RCW Chapter 63.32.
• Unclaimed cash will become the property of the District and will be deposited into a District account.
