A Case for River Recreation

The Boise River flows from downtown along the site of a former cement plant. Along banks littered with broken concrete and wire mesh, the river’s debris-formed play waves attract local kayakers. Nearby ponds are destinations for anglers, paddlers and swimmers. An adjacent stretch of the Boise Greenbelt provides vantage points and a commuter route to downtown.

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Construction of Phase I of the long-awaited Boise River Recreation Park is nearing completion.

Crews have completed in-river work on the rebuilt Thurman Mill Diversion and City personnel are testing Wave Shaper settings. Construction on the shoreline continues over the next two weeks, with landscaping and Greenbelt repair. This work is expected to be complete the first week in April.

The Boise River Recreation Park is located near 3400 W. Pleasanton Ave. west of downtown Boise between Main Street and Veteran’s Memorial Park.

During the five-month construction project, the Greenbelt will be closed on the north side of the river from Main Street to the Pleasanton spur and the 36th Street pedestrian bridge.

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