Primrose Park is a 1.5-acre park located off Gary Lane in Northwest Boise. The park will feature walking paths, a playground, shelter and pollinator garden.
Groundbreaking Information
Join Mayor Lauren McLean, the Boise City Council and city staff as we break ground at Primrose Park (6020 N Gary Ln) in Northwest Boise. Event will be on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Primrose Park is a 1.5-acre park that will be fully developed in 2024. Park amenities include an open play area, picnic shelter, ADA van accessible parking, drinking fountain, seating, a playground with accessible elements, an outdoor gym, shade trees, walking paths and pollinator garden.
Equipment staging and site preparation is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the majority of construction taking place after January 1, 2024. Primrose Park’s perimeter will be fenced off during construction. The estimated date of the park’s completion is winter 2024.
Park Development
The design for Primrose is completed and it has been successfully processed through Purchasing Department. The bid for construction has been awarded to Falvey's Earthworks.
The park master plan design linked below was developed with feedback from neighbors and community members. It was approved by the Boise Parks and Recreation Commission on April 21, 2022.
Park Name
Primrose Park is named for a native pollinator that will be incorporated into the park’s garden. Primrose can also be found in the nearby Boise Foothills. Mayor Lauren McLean announced the park’s name at her 2022 State of the City Address. To learn more about the city’s efforts to plant and promote the importance of pollinators in Boise parks, visit our America the Beautiful initiative webpage.
Hours of Operation
Park is currently undeveloped.
Parking
None available at this time.
Smoking Prohibition
Smoking and vaping are prohibited in all City of Boise parks, including within 20 feet of the Boise River Greenbelt, except in designated areas within Ann Morrison and Julia Davis Parks and at city-owned golf courses.
Towing
Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owner's risk and expense. You can contact Boise Valley Towing by calling (208) 389-9707.
Master Plan
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.
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.