Veterans Memorial Park (Boise, Idaho) facts for kids
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 930 N Veterans Memorial Pkwy Boise, Idaho |
| Area | 38 acres |
| Created | 1976 |
| Operated by | Boise Parks and Recreation |
Veterans Memorial Park is a 38-acre (15 ha) urban park along the Boise River in Boise, Idaho, USA. The park is managed by the Boise Parks and Recreation Department and includes picnic facilities, play areas, and memorials to veterans and fallen soldiers. Although managed by Boise Parks and Recreation, Veterans Memorial Park is not a city park but an Idaho state park.
History
The park was constructed on the site of the former Idaho Soldiers Home. Also known as the Old Soldier's Home, the facility opened in 1895 and closed in 1966. Veterans Memorial State Park opened on the property in 1976.
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