Manito Park in Spokane, WA is located on the south side of the city on Grand Boulevard between 17th and 25th Avenues. Originally called Montrose Park, it's name was changed in 1903 to Manito, meaning "spirit" or "spirit of nature" in the Algonquin Indian language. Prior to the formation of the Spokane Park Board in 1907, the 90 acre park was an undeveloped public recreation area under the control of the city.

For many years, Manito's main attractions were its exhibition gardens and a small zoo. In 1912 a conservatory was added, followed by a three-acre "sunken garden" in 1913. Today, the park is one of few in the nation with such a diverse horticultural display. Manito Park has a reputation as the primary garden showplace in Spokane, and is toured by over 150,000 visitors annually.