Waikiki Springs Wildlife Area Unit (wdfw.wa.gov)The Waikiki Springs unit of the Swanson Lakes Wildlife Area is 115 acres of property on the Little Spokane River. It is named for the many springs that flow from the hillside into the river, keeping the water temperature moderate year-round. This area is a hidden gem of natural area in the middle of densely populated neighborhoods in northeast Spokane and an important piece in maintaining the ecology of the Little Spokane River.