Boise's McDevitt Youth Sports Complex Opens Nature Playground, Pump Track and Dog Park

BOISE — The new nature playground, pump track, bike trails and fenced dog park at the Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex in West Boise, Idaho, are officially open. Boise Parks and Recreation dedicated the McDevitt park expansion with a community ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 17, 2026, finishing a project that turned about 10 acres of unused park land into new places to play, according to the City of Boise.

The 40-acre park sits at 5101 N. Eagle Rd., at the intersection of Eagle and McMillan roads. It already had Little League fields, a stocked fishing pond, a skate park and a playground. The new amenities are open daily from sunrise to sunset, the city says.

What's new at McDevitt Youth Sports Complex

The expansion adds a nature playground with boulders, logs and a slide, plus single-track bike trails sculpted as a beginner trail with mounds and twists meant to feel like a ride in the foothills. There is also an asphalt bike pump track with skate features, a full-size basketball court and a fenced off-leash dog area with a water fountain for dogs and their owners.

New concrete pathways now make a loop around the park, and a 10-foot-wide multi-use pathway with lighting runs along Eagle Road. The city also planted new trees and water-conscious native and perennial plants.

The city notes the native seed mix was chosen after residents asked for support for pollinators, fewer pesticides and lower water use, and that it may take several growing seasons for the plantings to fill in. Visitors are asked to stay off newly seeded areas while they grow.

Paid for by growth, planned by neighbors

The roughly $1.4 million project was paid for with park impact fees generated by nearby development, according to Boise Parks and Recreation. The design follows a park master plan that residents voted on through community meetings and online surveys in 2023 and 2024.

Crews broke ground on Aug. 14, 2025. The first phase, including accessible parking improvements, the dog park, basketball court, bike trails and nature playground, was finished in April 2026. The pump track and remaining nature playground work wrapped up in June, and all work was complete in September, according to the city's project timeline.

"It's exciting to join neighbors and community members at this special park site to dedicate new features that expand access and recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities," Mayor Lauren McLean said in the city's news release, as reported by KTVB. "It's a fitting tribute to Chuck McDevitt and his legacy of supporting recreational opportunities for youth in our city."

A 10-minute walk to a park

The city says the expansion moves Boise closer to its goal of putting every resident within a 10-minute walk of a park. According to Boise Parks and Recreation, the park serves about 3,400 residents from 1,300 households within that distance. The Centennial Neighborhood Association's event listing says Mayor McLean officiated the ribbon cutting with the McDevitt family on hand, followed by a party in the park with pump track and skate park demonstrations.

Living near McDevitt Park

The park is in West Boise, near Eagle and Meridian. Thinking about a move to the area? See the Boise city guide, check out nearby new home communities like Matador and Oakwood Meadows, browse new home communities in Boise and homes for sale in Boise, or read more Boise growth news. You can also visit the park's official page for hours and amenities. Thank you for reading Treasure Idaho.