New Features at Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex
Boise Parks and Recreation is building new amenities at Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex in West Boise. Approximately 10 acres of unused park property on site is being developed consistent with the master plan improvements voted on by the public in 2023/2024. The approved park master plan includes a variety of recreational amenities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy and was developed through a robust community outreach process.
The approximately $1.2 million in impact fee funding for park improvements, generated through nearby development, includes new concrete pathways providing a loop walk along the park perimeter. It also includes construction of a nature playground, single track bike trails, a bike pump track with skate features, a basketball court, new trees on site, and native and perennial plantings in the currently undeveloped area of the park. A new fenced dog off-leash area has also been added to the park.
Next Steps
Clearwater Landscape and Irrigation has wrapped up work on the new dog park, bike trails and pathway improvements. Thanks for your patience as the new plantings take hold and our team completes ongoing maintenance and weeding on site. The new nature playground has been installed, the basketball court is finished and the asphalt pump track is complete. These new amenities are now open to the public. Thank you for staying off of newly seeded areas within the updated park site to support the turf and plantings.
Work has begun on the new multi-use pathway and lighting projects on site along Eagle Road. All work is expected to wrap up at Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex during the summer of 2026 (currently anticipated in August or September). We look forward to hosting a community ribbon cutting celebration to dedicate and officially open the new amenities later this year.
Park Background
Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex is open daily from sunrise to sunset and offers a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages. From the stocked fishing pond to walking paths, a playground, a skate park and sports fields utilized by little league organizations from across the Treasure Valley, there is room to play and explore throughout this popular 40-acre park site serving West Boise and beyond.
Construction Timeline & Milestones
August 2025 – Project groundbreaking completed on Thursday, August 14
April 2026 – 1st phase of construction completed including accessible parking improvements, a dog park, basketball court, installation of single-track bike trails and nature playground
May 2026 - 2nd phase of park construction begins (10-foot-wide multi-use pathway and lighting along Eagle Road)
June 2026 – Construction completed on the asphalt pump track and nature playground. Signage installed for new park features.
August/September 2026 – Estimated timing for all projects to be completed (weather and construction progress dependent)
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.