Parks

Virgil Phillips Farm

Moscow offers a wide variety of park facilities to satisfy your recreation needs. There are several developed park areas located in various parts of the community. You will find everything from quiet picnic spots with opportunities for viewing wildlife, to places to relax in the sun or participate in your favorite activity.

Location: 4709 US HWY 95 - Approximately 5 miles out of Moscow on the west side of Highway 95

Size: 160 acre park

Facilities: Primitive hiking trails, intermittent streams, two ponds, restroom, picnic tables, picnic shelters

Virgil Phillips' farm was bequeathed to the City of Moscow in 1972 by Virgil Phillips "for the benefit and use of the children of Moscow for recreation purposes." At the Virgil Phillips Farm County Park, primitive hiking trails lead through a variety habitats including forested lands, open fields and wetlands. The Park includes several intermittent streams and two ponds. It is home to native Palouse species such as moose, elk, deer, black bear, and many birds and amphibians.

The farm is owned by the City of Moscow and managed by Latah County Parks and Recreation.