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Simplot Hill / Jack’s Park

Cushing-Terrell

   



Development of former homesite of J.R. Simplot into publicly-accessible park

4000 Simplot Lane, Boise, ID, USA

Project description

Plans call for 10-15 year development of the 200 acre property at Bogus Basin Rd. and Cartwright Rd. in Boise into a multifaceted park open to the public. Plans call for a grand staircase, hiking trails, tractor shed museum, outdoor picnic area and water features. Other features include:

  • Event lawn area with a location for a temporary stage.
  • Demonstration farm area with tractor displays.
  • On the site of JR Simplot’s former home, a hilltop pavilion with terraced seating and event space. Would also include space for food trucks, a grand staircase and the grand staircase.
  • Several “Hilltop oasis” areas on secondary hill locations with shade structures, water features, seating areas and view platforms.
  • A new amphitheater area using the hill’s natural slope, surrounding a new tractor shed building.
  • Along Bogus Basin Rd., an entrance plaza is planned with parking, bus drop-offs, and other features.
  • A network of crushed-stone pathways.
  • The existing lawn area used for ice-blocking and sledding would remain largely unchanged.
  • On one far-flung pocket of the property, a small “secret” wading pond is planned, accessed from the pathway network.

Project status

Vision

Architect

Cushing-Terrell

Property owner

JRS Properties III LLC

Item last updated

  April 3, 2025 

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