Peasley Street Connection Improvement Project

Current Status- November 2024

Safety of the new Peasley Street Connection to Ann Morrison Park is our top priority. The project team is requiring additional engineering and testing be conducted before the project is completed. This is due to soft, saturated soil below the stairway that is affecting installation of the footings, along with longer than anticipated timeframes needed to meet permitting requirements. Soil stability for this new transportation feature is key and a main safety requirement for the safety and longevity of the structure. Therefore, it needs to be replaced with an engineered fill material and re-tested to meet the city’s specifications.

This requirement has delayed the project for approximately four weeks and the completion of the Peasley Street Connection is now anticipated in mid-December.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Peasley Street connection to Ann Morrison Park is an improvement project submitted by the Harry W. Morrison Foundation to the City of Boise. The stairway will enhance bicycle and pedestrian access to Ann Morrison Park from the Boise Bench, improving access for more than 1,774 households. The improvement project aligns with the City of Boise’s goal of ensuring everyone has access to a park within a 10-minute walk of their home.

Project Approval

The Open Space and Clean Water Advisory Committee recommended the project to Boise City Council in February of this year. At the April 11 work session meeting, council approved levy funding for the project. The improvement project satisfies conservation criteria of critical open space, trails and pathways, and community partnerships.

Design Details

The 94-step staircase will be made of flat steel grate and will include a runnel (a grooved bicycle tire track) so that users can easily walk their bike up and down.

Additional accessibility elements will include visual indicators and textured surface.

Questions?

Please contact us or call (208) 608-7600, option 1.

Project completion estimates are subject to change due to volatility in the construction industry. Current challenges include material availability, rising costs, supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages and more. Boise Parks and Recreation will update project timelines as needed if delays occur.

Send a Message to Parks and Rec

For other after hours park related emergencies (i.e. irrigation issues, restrooms), please call (208) 489-6640.