Entry No. 22 — the Spokane file — filed under: roadside-oddity
Way Out West Statue Farm
A 16-foot Tyrannosaurus rex looms over a treehouse in an open field beside I-90, sharing the lot with a giant green brontosaurus, cows arranged in a boat, head-to-head dueling roosters, a London double-decker bus, and retro spaceships guarded by alien figures (sunglasses sold separately, five bucks). The whole sprawling place is the lifelong obsession of Spokane junker Mike Ferguson, who fills shipping containers with oversized statuary from China, Mexico and Indonesia. Everything is for sale, from a three-dollar cast-iron lizard up to a colossal bull, but browsers wander free. A repurposed WWII submarine-net float ball serves as the sign for whether the farm is open.
The story
You’re buzzing down Interstate 90 west of Spokane, somewhere between the airport and the Cheney/Medical Lake exits, when a 16-foot Tyrannosaurus rex peering over a treehouse forces you to tap the brakes. That’s your cue to pull off onto White Road. What looks like an unhinged open-air film set is the Way Out West Statue Farm: an expansive field crowded with giant green brontosauruses, a real London double-decker bus, head-to-head dueling roosters, and a boat packed to the gunwales with fake cows.
The mastermind behind the madness is Mike Ferguson, a self-described local junker who turned a lifelong collecting itch into a giant roadside spectacle. Ferguson fills actual shipping containers with oversized fiberglass, metal, and concrete creations imported from China, Mexico, and Indonesia, then drops them across his lot. You’ll find retro flying saucers guarded by alien figures wearing cheap sunglasses—which you can buy right off their faces for five bucks—standing alongside colossal bulls and tiny cast-iron lizards.
While it is technically a business—every single piece is up for grabs if you happen to have a flatbed trailer and deep pockets—Ferguson lets curious browsers wander the grounds for free. Just don't expect a formal gift shop or fancy neon. The signal for whether you're allowed to enter is a salvaged WWII submarine-net float ball at the driveway that gets flipped back and forth between 'open' and 'closed'.
What it's like
Turn onto White Road and keep an eye out for the giant metal submarine-net float. If the ball is flipped to 'open,' pull in and prepare to pick your way through dirt pathways surrounded by surreal metalwork and giant prehistoric beasts. It’s a totally self-guided, low-key experience with zero sales pressure. Since the whole setup sits outdoors exposed to the West Plains wind, dress for the weather and wear shoes you don't mind getting dusty. Bring a few cash bills if you want to walk away with a small iron lizard, and call ahead if you're stopping by during cold or rainy off-season months.
The move: Wander the statue field at golden hour taking absurd photos with the dinosaurs and the spaceship, then haggle over who gets to buy the smallest weirdest creature.
📍 Before you go Open-air lot with seasonal/weather-dependent hours; the float ball flips to 'open' or 'closed' to signal whether you can enter. Call ahead off-season.
- 📍 Spokane (west of city, near Cheney/Medical Lake exits off I-90)
- 💸 Free
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Outdoors
Where: 11610 W White Rd, Spokane, WA 99224
Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Greenwood Cemetery & the 1,000 Steps — After wandering through a field of fiberglass monsters, drive seven miles east to the West Plains hillside for a quiet, moody climb up Spokane's famous terraced staircase.
- Garbage Goat — Keep the weird metal sculpture theme rolling by heading into Riverfront Park to feed your trash to a 200-pound steel goat that actively vacuums up litter.
- Baby Bar — Balance out the wide-open, windblown field of giant outdoor statuary with a drink tucked away in downtown Spokane's dimmest red-velvet speakeasy.
- The Childhood Express (Giant Red Wagon) — Double down on surreal oversized objects by visiting the 27-foot steel-and-concrete Radio Flyer wagon in downtown's Riverfront Park.
Good to know
How much does it cost to visit?
Browsing the field is completely free, though everything on the lot is technically for sale if you want to take something home.
How do I know if the farm is open when I drive by?
Look at the entrance sign: a salvaged WWII submarine-net float ball that gets flipped to show 'open' or 'closed.' Hours are weather-dependent, so call ahead during the winter.
What kind of items are for sale and what do they cost?
Everything from a $3 cast-iron lizard to multi-thousand-dollar colossal bulls, 16-foot dinosaurs, retro spaceships, and a London double-decker bus. You can even buy the sunglasses off the alien statues for five dollars.
Where is it located?
At 11610 W White Rd in Spokane, Washington—just off I-90 near the Cheney and Medical Lake exits, west of the Spokane airport.
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Further reading: inlander.com · spokesman.com · Roadside America · emerginghorizons.com
last checked: 2026-06-24