The new Alta Harris Park will occupy 20 acres of undeveloped land along the Boise River. Alta Harris Park is the seventh riverside community park in the "Ribbon of Jewels," a series of local parks named in honor of prominent local women. The park site is located off Eckert Road, northeast of Barber Park.
Alta Harris Park Site
The Master Plan is a concept drawing illustrating recreation facilities and landscape features planned for a park site. It does not necessarily represent what amenities are currently in a park.
The Alta Harris Community Park Revised Master Plan was approved by the Boise Parks and Recreation Commission on October 17, 2019.
The City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department is working with Ada County Highway District to finalize the design and installation of right-of-way improvements along S. Eckert Road at Alta Harris Park. Construction is planned for the summer of 2025. The Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District will be installing a vehicular access to their property at the entrance of Alta Harris Park to access the parcel along the river in 2025.
About Alta Harris
In 1950, Alta and Dallas moved the sawmill to the Boise area, calling it Harris Brothers Lumber Company, eventually becoming Producers Lumber Company and then they began acquiring land in East Boise along the Boise River. There they established a ranch raising Hereford cattle, which still operates today. The real estate development project, Harris Ranch, takes its name from this family enterprise. Dallas and Alta were true partners in business and life. Alta has invested energy in civic and religious activities as well as promoting Christian education.
The park site is located on the north bank of the Boise River in the Harris Ranch development.
Alta and Dallas Harris had four children: Felicia Burkhalter, Gary Harris, Millie Davis and Randy Harris.
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For other after hours park related emergencies (i.e. irrigation issues, restrooms), please call (208) 489-6640.