We are proud to offer the community the opportunity to honor important people, dates, organizations, or events on Boise City Parks & Recreation property. BPR has a large variety of site amenities or facilities you may choose from, to adopt as a naming opportunity. All naming opportunities will be established and maintained in accordance with the Boise Parks & Recreation Memorial Policy.
The broad range of opportunities that are available include:
BENCHES
One of our most popular naming opportunities are our benches. The bench comes with a plaque which allows for text consistent with our Memorial Policy. All Bench adoptions are for a 20-year renewable term, and will receive maintenance consistent with department standards throughout the term of the adoption. Damaged or vandalized adoptions will be repaired or replaced by Boise Parks & Recreation through the term of the adoption.
If you are interested in adopting a bench you may fill out our Memorial Request Form if you know what you would like to adopt, or contact our Volunteer Coordinator to see what we have available.
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BOISE RIVER RECREATION PARK
The Boise River Recreation Park, part of the Boise River Recreation and Management Plan adopted by the Boise City Council in December 1999, will provide river sports opportunities through creation of a whitewater stretch in the Boise River downstream from the Main Street bridge. The project, on a section of river that was channelized during the mid-1900s, is being designed to provide a more natural riparian setting and improved fish habitat. For more information on how you to donate to this wonderful project, please visit the Boise River Recreation Park website.
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IDAHO ANNE FRANK HUMAN RIGHTS MEMORIAL
The City of Boise was proud to partner with the Idaho Human Rights Education Center to build the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial located at 770 South 8th Street, near the downtown public library. To help fund the development and ongoing maintenance, the Idaho Human Rights Education Center offers engraved bricks to honor a loved one at the facility.
- 4"x 8" brick - $175.00 (2 lines of script, 15 characters/line)
- 8"x 8" brick - $300.00 (4 lines of script, 15 characters/line)
To access an application to acquire a brick, please visit the Idaho Human Rights Education Center web site.
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IDAHO FALLEN FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL
You can purchase a brick, bench, tree, or flagpole at the newly installed Idaho Fallen Firefighter Memorial, that borders the beautiful Boise River Greenbelt in Shoreline Park. For more information on the various naming opportunities that are available, please visit their web site at: http://www.fallenfirefightermemorial.org
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JULIA DAVIS PARK ROSE GARDEN
The Julia Davis Rose Garden has multiple opportunities for individuals to memorialize a person or event. For more information on these opportunities you may contact Darlene Hoffland of the Rose Society, at 208-375-3623.
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ADOPT-A-TREE
The Boise Parks & Recreation Department's Adopt-A-Tree Program is a popular way to remember important people, dates and events in your life.
Trees benches may be adopted at designated city park sites by individuals, groups or organizations. A 6” x 12” granite plaque will accompany the adoption. Plaque text must be consistent with our Memorial Policy.
All tree adoptions are for a 20-year renewable term, and will receive maintenance consistent with department standards throughout the term of the adoption. Damaged or vandalized adoptions will be repaired or replaced by Boise Parks & Recreation through the term of the adoption.
If you are interested in adopting a bench you may fill out our Memorial Request Form if you know what you would like to adopt, or contact our Volunteer Coordinator to see what we have available.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK "PATRIOTS WALK"
Boise Parks & Recreation and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 63, are proud to offer Idaho veterans, their families and friends, the opportunity to adopt a lasting memorial in their honor at Veterans Memorial Park.
If you know someone who served in the United States Military and was/is a resident of the State of Idaho, you can purchase a brick paver that will be included into the Patriot's Walk, which will eventually lead to the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Brick costs are as follows:
- 4"x 8" brick - $100.00 (3 lines of script, 19 characters/line)
- 8"x 8" brick - $200.00 (6 lines of script, 19 characters/line)
- 12"x 12" brick - $750.00 (4 lines of script. These bricks are for businesses/corporations)
Only veterans may have a brick inside the walk. The business/corporation bricks will be the collar on the outside of the walk.
If you have a family member or friend who is a qualified Idaho Veteran, you may fill out the Patriots Walk Brick Application and contact VFW Post 63 at 208-424-8387.
Or you may drop by the Post itself at 8931 W. Ardene St., Boise, ID 83709. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 am until 8:00 pm.
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ADDITIONAL SITE AMENITIES
Other naming opportunities are tailored to meet the specific interests of the donor. This leaves an infinite amount of possibilities. If you have an interest or know the scope of your project, we can provide various alternatives for you to choose from. Below are just some of the projects there is a need for and are currently available for adoption.
Shelters
- Sunset Park
- Florence Park
- Mountain View Park
- Julia Davis Park
Permanent Picnic Sites
- Ivywild Park
- Memorial Park
- Veterans Park
- Municipal Park
Fishing Docks
- Quinns Pond
- Veterans Memorial Park Pond
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If there is a particular Park or memorial of interest, please complete the Memorial Request Form or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 608-7617.
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