New Park in Boise is One of a Kind

The Boise CVB recently announced the opening of Esther Simplot Park. The 55-acre park is made up of 23 acres of interconnected ponds and play areas nestled beside the Boise River and includes docks, trails, shelters and bridges. The new park is also adjacent to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Boise Whitewater Park, a popular in-river recreation site enjoyed by kayakers and surfers. A $1 million gift from J.R. & Esther Simplot in January 2003 allowed the Boise Parks & Recreation Department to complete the purchase of riverfront property for the future park. The city of Boise already owned 39 acres, a portion of which was donated by the Quinn-McEntee family. More at http://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-locations/parks/esther-simplot-park