Ada County Parks & Waterways

10/19/2026

Final construction is underway for Ada County’s Park at Expo Idaho, causing a small, temporary closure for the popular Boise route.

10/15/2026

Spread the word… If you or someone you know rides this section of the Boise River Greenbelt every day, it will be closed for four days next week. This is happening as we prepare for the grand opening of Ada County's Park at Expo Idaho on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Once reopened, you'll have total access to all the beautiful trails and restored wetlands.

10/09/2026

Ada County Parks & Waterways offices will be closed this coming Monday, October 12th 2026 in observance of the holiday. Our parks and open spaces will remain open for users to explore and enjoy!

A reminder: Most government offices will be closed this coming Monday, October 12, 2026, in Observance of Columbus Day.

10/08/2026

Construction will begin next week on the Eckert Road Bridge and Intersection Project.

Beginning Monday, Eckert Road will be closed over the bridge. Only local traffic will be allowed between Boise Avenue and Millbrook Way. Drivers should use Parkcenter Boulevard and Bown Way to get around the closure. Bicyclists and pedestrians can use the Boise River Greenbelt and should cross the river at Parkcenter Boulevard.

Access to Barber Park will be maintained throughout the project. For this phase of work, those accessing Barber Park should use Boise Avenue on the south side of the Boise River.

This closure is part of ACHD's Eckert Road Bridge and Intersection Project. The work involves replacing the current bridge with a new bridge over the Boise River and Ridenbaugh Canal, which will have a multi-use pathway on the west side of the road. The project also includes adding a greenbelt tunnel under the bridge, updated driveway access to Barber Park, and a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Boise Avenue and Eckert Road.

The project is expected to be completed in fall 2028. Residents can learn more about the project and follow construction updates at achdidaho.org/eckertbridge.

10/07/2026

Important reminder: The Boise River Greenbelt behind Expo Idaho will be closed two weeks from today for a brief period in preparation for the opening of Ada County's Park at Expo Idaho on Friday October 23rd. Please make alternate travel plans if you use this stretch of the greenbelt.

10/07/2026

The Eckert Road Bridge will be closed to all traffic starting Monday, October 12th. Access to Barber Park and the Education and Event Center will remain open throughout all phases of construction.

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Eckert Road is an important corridor helping people get to nearby neighborhoods, Barber Park, the Greenbelt, and the Boise River. To make travel safer and easier, ACHD is planning several improvements in this area. The project includes building a new Boise River Bridge

09/26/2026

Happy National Public Lands Day!

Today we’re celebrating the spaces that make Ada County such a special place to explore. These photos are just a small glimpse of the amazing views and wildlife that can be found in our public lands.

We’re grateful to care for these natural spaces and help protect them for people and wildlife alike.

09/24/2026

09/15/2026

Getting our hands and feet wet learning about the river. 💧🌿
Ada County Parks and Waterways recently hosted a field trip as part of the Confluence Project through IWRRI and University of Idaho. Students tested the river’s physical and chemical water quality and searched for macroinvertebrates: cool little water bugs that help tell us how healthy our river is!
We love partnering with organizations that bring hands-on learning and new educational opportunities into our parks. There’s nothing quite like learning about the river while actually being in it!

09/07/2026

Ada County Parks & Waterways offices will be closed Monday September 7th in observance of Labor Day.