QUICK SUMMARY
Boise City Council will consider acquiring two properties for public use at their meeting on October 28. A 44-acre foothills parcel, donated by the Satz family, aims to preserve wildlife habitat and enhance outdoor recreation, while a 0.19-acre site from Veolia Water will serve as a new pocket park.
The Boise City Council will consider the acquisition of two properties at its meeting on October 28. The Satz family is donating a 44-acre parcel in the Boise Foothills to protect wildlife habitats and provide recreational opportunities. This contribution will expand open space offerings and create connections to existing trails in the Ridge to Rivers Trail System. Additionally, a 0.19-acre site from Veolia Water will be developed into a pocket park, enhancing green space access for local residents. Mayor Lauren McLean highlighted the importance of community collaboration in preserving Boise’s natural spaces. The city has a history of leveraging open space and clean water levy funding for such initiatives. If approved, the property transfers will incur no additional costs for the city. These efforts align with the city's goal of ensuring every resident has a park within a 10-minute walk.