Parts of the greenbelt, including the Pleasanton Ave extension and northward along the east side of the Boise River, will be closed starting January 12. The closure is expected to last until the completion of Esther Simplot Park in Fall 2015. See this map for the location as well as detours.
The 30th Street Roundabout Art Project has rounded a corner. In June, Boise Weekly reported that an art installation was set to accompany the construction of a roundabout at Whitewater Park Boulevard. Now, the city of Boise is accepting public input on the proposals for the art that will adorn the roundabout. Three sculptures are
Boise Parks and Recreation will be discussing plans for Esther Simplot Park, as well as, taking comments at a public meeting: 5:30pm, Thursday December 1 at Whittier Elementary School, 301 N. 29th Street. If you are unable to attend you can submit your comments, send them to Wendy Larimore at Boise Parks and Recreation: wlarimore@cityofboise.org,
PROPOSED SIMPLOT PARK PLAN SUBJECT OF UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING A proposed plan for the Esther Simplot Community Park shows expanded ponds and a meandering stream. Natural and paved pathways weave through grassy areas, across bridges and around islands and picnic shelters. Boise Parks and Recreation will discuss these plans and take comments at a public
Everyone is invited to a “Construction Party” being hosted by McAlvain Construction, the City of Boise, and Idaho River Sports this Saturday (11/12/11). This is a celebration of Phase 1 construction of the Boise River Recreation Park. Location: Idaho River Sports Time: 10 am to 2 pm. Walter McBrier, the McAlvain Construction project manager, will
