parks and recreation

What You Should Know About Boise’s Greenbelt Construction
What You Should Know About Boise’s Greenbelt Construction
What You Should Know About Boise’s Greenbelt Construction
The famous and popular greenbelt in Boise is undergoing an update. While it is disturbing the pathway in large sections at time, it will be worth it in the end. Learn more with the photos below including the current areas under construction and the ones that are about to be under construction soon.
Three Years and $900,000 Later, The Gene Harris Bandshell is Back
Three Years and $900,000 Later, The Gene Harris Bandshell is Back
Three Years and $900,000 Later, The Gene Harris Bandshell is Back
Originally opened 93 years ago this Boise staple was nearly taken all the way out due to a human caused fire in 2018. Through a multi year plan The City of Boise with support from Mayor McLean along with Boise's Parks and Recreation and Boise City Department of Arts and History were able to restore it and make it better than ever.
This Invasive Idaho Weed Can Burn Skin and Cause Blindness
This Invasive Idaho Weed Can Burn Skin and Cause Blindness
This Invasive Idaho Weed Can Burn Skin and Cause Blindness
It is a light green weed that produces small yellow flowers in the early spring. It is actually kind of pretty and probably something I would think was a native plant or flower. Glad I know better now because this weed is dangerous! The leaves greenish-grey and are thick, fleshy and waxy to the touch.