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BOISE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 4:00 P.M. The Boise Parks and Recreation Commission held its regular, monthly meeting on April 16, 2026, from the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers. City of Boise Staff present: Sara Arkle, Jason Miller, Alicia Records, Roseanne Brown (Parks and Recreation Department), Tom Cruz (Legal Department), and Brenda Hagadorn (Clerk). I. CALL TO ORDER: President Linda Mazzu called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. II. ATTENDANCE: A. Roll Call Present: Scott Raeber, Angela Johnson, Emilie Cherre, Alicia Cassarino, Linda Mazzu, Brian Walker, Liz Urban, and Erik Stidham Absent: Commissioner Erik Stidham joined at 4:01 p.m. III. CONSENT: A. Ada County Highway District Eckert Road Bridge Replacement – River System Permit MOTION: The Boise Parks and Recreation Commission moved to approve the Boise River System Permit for the future Eckert Bridge Replacement project, to the Planning and Zoning Commission. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: A. JOHNSON SECONDER: S. RAEBER AYES: UNANIMOUS ABSENT: NONE IV. IN THE MATTER OF NEW BUSINESS: A. Minutes – February 19, 2026 MOTION: The Boise Parks and Recreation Commission moved to recommend the approval of the February 19, 2026, Boise Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes to Boise City Council. RESULT: APPROVED  Boise Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2 April 16, 2026 MOVER: B. WALKER SECONDER: E. CHERRE AYES: UNANIMOUS ABSENT: NONE B. Liberty Park Improvements and Master Plan Update A. Records and J. Miller presented improvements and the master plan updated for Liberty Park. Commissioners asked questions and discussed. C. Pickleball Survey Results and Next Steps R. Brown presented the survey results that were collected for pickleball and discussed what the next steps were. Commissioners asked questions and discussed. V. IN THE MATTER OF ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the commission at the time, the meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m. MOTION: Boise Parks and Recreation Commission moved to adjourn its April 16, 2026, meeting. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: S. RAEBER SECONDER: A. JOHNSON AYES: UNANIMOUS ABSENT: NONE DISCUSSION: NONE __________________________________________________ Linda Mazzu, President BOISE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING ∙ APRIL 16, 2026 MEETING AGENDA • Roll Call • Consent Agenda • February 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes • Liberty Park Improvements & Master Plan Update • Pickleball Management Plan: Survey Results Overview LIBERTY PARK IMPROVEMENTS & MASTER PLAN UPDATE Alicia Records, Parks Resource Superintendent Jason Miller, Design Project Manager CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE LIBERTY PARK (520 N. LIBERTY STREET) • 9-acre neighborhood park on the Central Bench • Serves 1,090 residents from 433 households within a 10-minute walk Current amenities: • Community garden farmed by Global Gardens • Little league softball fields • Playgrounds for ages 2-12 (the oldest in our inventory) • Covered shelter (non-reservable) • Year-round portable restroom CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE  Softball Fields Community Garden Shelter Playground LIBERTY PARK (520 N. Liberty Street) LIBERTY PARK IMPROVEMENTS Improvements to Liberty Park were programmed in the FY2026 Adopted Budget by the City of Boise. Park improvements will include: • New playground with accessible elements • Permanent year-round restroom facility • Nature play features • Accessible concrete pathways to improve connectivity • On-street ADA accessible parking stall • Park seating Impact Fees + General Funds: $1.43 million investment CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE MASTER PLAN BACKGROUND • Liberty Park Master Plan was approved in 2013 and included additional ball fields and shelters (these amenities are no longer feasible at this site) • The updated master plan shows the existing amenities (pavilion, baseball fields and playground location) and reflects the new amenities • Worked with partners & stakeholders CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE  Current Liberty Park Layout CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE LIBERTY PARK UPDATED MASTER PLAN CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE EXAMPLES OF PLANNED AMENITIES: Fairview Park Fairview Park Fairview Park Fairview Park CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE RENDERING OF NEW RESTROOM: CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE  NEXT STEPS… • A construction timeline has not been set yet, but initial design work has begun • Boise Parks and Recreation will engage neighbors and the community on the design of the new playground later this spring • Vote between two design options Fairview Park Playground Example CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE LIBERTY PARK Questions & Comments PICKLEBALL COURT MANAGEMENT PLAN: SURVEY RESULTS & NEXT STEPS Roseanne Brown, Recreation Superintendent CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE MANAGEMENT PLAN BACKGROUND In November 2025, staff presented a 5-Year Pickleball Court Management Plan to the Boise Parks and Recreation Commission. • The management plan outlines recommendations for added pickleball play opportunities in Boise parks for 2027-2031 • A goal was set for at least 25% of park courts to be dedicated pickleball courts in 2027 (we are currently at 16%) • Any new pickleball courts should support meet community demand, equitable access to recreation, and minimize potential impacts to surrounding neighbors CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE PUBLIC OUTREACH • Any modifications to a park master plan for court conversion or construction would require additional community engagement processes • As part of the 5-Year Pickleball Court Management Plan, a community survey was launched Dec. 1-31, 2025 CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE SURVEY RESULTS 1,895 Responses (about 78% pickleball players, 22% non- pickleball players) • Respondent demographics: pickleball supporters, middle age, equal genders, majority Boise residents CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE PLAYER PATTERNS • According to responses, most users are playing a few times per week or month in a casual setting • 4 players for 1-2 hours • Most players who took the survey say they picked up the sport within the last 1-3 years • The most common location people who took our survey say they play pickleball are at courts not on city- managed property (clubs, schools, HOAs, etc.) CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE  FEEDBACK ON CURRENT COURT OFFERINGS • 55% of respondents are dissatisfied with the current availability of pickleball courts in Boise • 79% of respondents would support the addition of new pickleball courts • 68% of respondents would support converting existing tennis courts into pickleball courts • Players want pickleball opportunities near where they work & play Terry Day Park Court Conversion (downtown) CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE COMMON THEMES • Noise & neighborhood impacts dominated the feedback • Takeaway: clear demand for more pickleball courts, mixed with concerns about noise and the locations of courts CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE NEXT STEPS • We are budgeting funds for pickleball court construction & conversion in upcoming fiscal years • Seeking creative funding sources and stakeholder support • Continuing to identify suitable locations for additional pickleball court opportunities with feedback in mind • Planning community outreach for each site identified: • Owyhee Park (potential conversion) • Optimist Youth Sports Complex (potential new court) • Alta Harris Park (planned new court) • Molenaar Park (potential new court) CREATING A CITY FOR EVERYONE PICKLEBALL MANAGEMENT PLAN Questions & Comments