Julia Davis Park - Julia Davis Park: The Second Century

Julia Davis Park: The Second Century

With support from Boise Parks and Recreation, Julia Davis Park is a premier park for all of Boise. However, to maintain its reputation, projects are underway to advance and benefit the park and its surroundings. The Boise City Department of Parks and Recreation and the Julia Davis Centennial Committee have been thinking uniquely to rebuild, energize, and “reinvent” Julia Davis Park for the park’s “Second Century”. Such projects include a new “Grand Plaza” for large events and gatherings, a history walk amongst several new pavilions, the addition of four new river nodes, and a new “Golden Apple” interactive history tour.

The Grand Plaza is one such modification. Taking form of a broken circle, the Grand Plaza will provide social space, as well as operational space. Centered by a bronze medallion inset into the pavement, the Grand Plaza extends “roots” throughout the space memorializing historic elements that are significant to the Davis family.

Next, a proposed 5 new or refurbished pavilions will be built throughout the park. These pavilions will provide a picnic area, concert center, and gathering space

A new “River Habitat Node” is currently in the works. Using nature’s elements and the surrounding area’s material, each of the five river nodes will bring out the beauty and reflective nature of Boise’s wildlife, brush, and river. Centered around a pedestal made of stained steel and copper, telling a slice of the Park’s history, these nodes vow to be respective to the surrounding area and the beauty therein.

Using each history-telling addition to the park, a history walk and a “Quest for the Golden Apple” is planned as a common park activity. This will enable Boise residents to touch base with the roots and become closer to their hometown community. This will also allow visitors to explore our rich history and beautiful scenery.