FreeWheel News Archive
Greenbelt Detour, Fall 2011
Greenbelt to be rerouted during 5 month construction on River Recreation Park rebuilding of Thurman Mill Diversion
Release Date: 10/17/2011 Construction Underway
After years of planning, fundraising, applying for permits and dreaming, construction of phase one of the Boise River Recreation Park begins.
Release Date: 10/12/2011 Bogus Basin Partnership Helps River Rec Park
From the Idaho Statesman: Bogus Basin gets a new parking lot, and the Boise River Recreation Park gets a local donation.
Release Date: 10/10/2011 Morrison Foundation, alumni, collaborate on gift
Gift to name the former Thurman Mill Diversion for late local icon, and the man credited with some of the largest dam projects in the world, Harry W. Morrison.
Release Date: 7/11/2011 RIVER RECREATION PARK A HIGHLIGHT OF MAYORS ADDRES
Simplot Foundation commitment to completion of Esther Simplot Park will provide amenities to Boise River Recreation Park
Release Date: 5/18/2011 Albertson Foundation gift to help finish phase I
The JA and Kathryn Albertson Foundation contributes another $950,000 for construction of the Boise River Recreation Park: volunteers continue fundraising for park amenities.
Release Date: 4/5/2011 Foundations Make Major Contributions to Park
Recent gifts bring total closer to the goal of raising matching funds to secure Albertson Foundation grant
Release Date: 1/15/2011 Centennial Students Take On Model Project
Volunteers at Centennial High School build a River Park model as class project to enhance community understanding of new wave shaper.
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Release Date: 1/7/2011 Albertson Foundation makes Major Donation to Park
Albertson Foundation gift - contingent upon community effort to raise matching funds - will make possible the completion of the new Thurman Mill Diversion and improvements to surrounding area by Spring, 2012.
Release Date: 11/30/2010 Construction Begins on 36th St Pedestrian Bridge
Structure will provide additional visibility for activities at the site, as well as safe access to the park.
Release Date: 8/21/2010 Helmet Party to benefit river park
Volunteer group to host movie premiers, a pool party and park tours to benefit park.
Release Date: 5/31/2010 36th Street Pedestrian Bridge Will Serve Greenbelt
A new 200-foot pedestrian bridge over the Boise River will provide a vital link for Greenbelt users and a safe route to school for Garden City children.
Release Date: 3/24/2010 Cascade Whitewater Park Work Begins
Project funded by Florida couple should be ready to use by spring...
Release Date: 1/18/2010 Creating Perfect Wave: Idaho Engineers
“Maytag,” explained Zimowsky, “is a term for a washing machine......"
Release Date: 1/17/2010 River Recreation Park Construction
Spring construction kicks off Phase I of the Ray Neef, MD, River Recreation Park.....
Release Date: 12/4/2009 Paddlers Rally for River Recreation
Hundreds of paddlers gathered recently in a flotilla of kayaks, rafts and canoes....
Release Date: 6/24/2009 McAlvain Construction Selected as Park Contractor
Boise-based contractor selected by Friends of Parks to be general contractor....
Release Date: 7/21/2008 Million Dollar Donation Announced
Mayor Bieter announces $1 million pledge to the River Recreation Park from the Neef family......
Release Date: 6/3/2008 Design firms hired for River Recreation Park
McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group (MWDG) of Denver and two local consultants CH2MHill and Quadrant Consulting set to design Boise River Recreation Park....
Release Date: 3/6/2008 Boise River Park & Esther Simplot Initiatives
Mayor Dave Bieter sets the Boise River Recreation and Esther Simplot Parks among the City's key initiatives!
Release Date: 6/14/2007 Whitewater Event to Benefit Whitewater Park
Whitewater resurrection event to benefit the sport and the new Boise River Park...
Release Date: 1/17/2007 Whitewater Park in the News
News of City budget surplus fuels discussion about Esther Simplot Park and the Boise River Park...
Release Date: 12/12/2006
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