Katherine Albertson Park, Boise, Idaho
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member cachegame
N 43° 36.858 W 116° 13.499
11T E 562537 N 4829327
A great Boise park to see wildlife.
Waymark Code: WMMRM
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 205

Kathryn Albertson Park is a Special Use Park located near downtown Boise. The park is 41 acres in size and was designed to be an attractive home for resident and migratory wildlife in downtown Boise. It features wide, paved footpaths which wind through the park carrying walkers past colorful, informative signs inlaid in large rocks. The signs describe wildlife and environmental themes throughout the park. Highlights include outdoor gazebos, a fountain, a cross-section of the world's largest Ponderosa Pine, glimpses of wildlife, including a large population of nesting waterfowl, and access to the Greenbelt. The park is named after Kathryn McCurry, a Boise native, met her future husband Joe Albertson, founder of Albertsons, Inc., at the College of Idaho. Kathryn Albertson Park may be reserved for ceremonies.
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  • Name: Cathrine Albertson Park

    Street Location: 1001 Americana Blvd.

    Local Municipality: Boise

    State/Province, etc.: Idaho

    Country: USA

    Web Site: Not listed

    Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed

    Date Established: Not listed

    Picnic Facilities: Not listed

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    Fountains: Not listed

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