Idaho Falls needs more parks
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I read that 80% of Boise city residents live within 1/2 mile of a city park. I wonder what percentage of Idaho Falls city residents live within 1/2 mile of a city park. I am sure it is nowhere close to 80%.
I encourage our new mayor Jared Fuhriman and the city council to create more city parks. I had thought the big area behind Smith’s would have been a great spot, but then someone developed a bunch of overpriced apartments there (which appear to be renting slowly). This is an idea that should make everyone happier (except the crusties who complain about spending public money on luxuries like roads and schools).
Where are some potential park locations? I think the big area on Broadway/Bellin where they have flag displays would be a great park, or at least a nice grassy area. That location has to be kept open for the large flag displays, but a playground could be located in a corner somewhere.
The big area between South Saturn, South Colorado, and Carson is just wasted right now. It is also a poor neighborhood in Idaho Falls, so adding a park there could help raise property values in the area (or at least give those kids something constructive to do).
What other locations would be good for new parks?
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Good news as far as new parks go, with the recent ribbon cutting of the Sunnyside interchange, Mayor Furhiman announced that land had been set aside and construction of Ryder Park will begin in a year or two. This is good news knowing that not all of the land will be asphault and concrete. This should turn out to be a nice place for tourists to park and enjoy the view of the Snake River.