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Agriculture Plaza and Pavilion Dedicated

Tuesday, 18 October 2011 18:07

Donors to Julia Davis Park improvements were joined on October 18 by Boise Mayor David H. Bieter at a dedication celebration for the Agriculture Pavilion.DSC_0423

The new stone and wood Agriculture pavilion and restroom are located between the Gene Harris Bandshell and Zoo Boise.

The new amenities were designed by Landmark Design, which was selected as part of major competition held in 2006 in conjunction with the centennial of the park.

The Agriculture Pavilion and Plaza will showcase the story of the development of Idaho and the Northwest and our roots in industry and agriculture, said Diane Myklegard, a great-granddaughter of Tom and Julia Davis.  The project is important because of the visibility it will have with the park's young visitors, she says.

Studies show that children today are less aware than ever about the basics of food production, energy generation, sustainable planning and development, and the relevance of these industries to the community's life, health and economic security, she says.

Built into the Pavilion will be a map of Idaho identifying agricultural commodities. Engraved in the sandstone plaza will be the names and brands or logos of major donors representing the broad spectrum of Idaho ranchers, woolgrowers, dairies, farmers, fruit growers and wine productions.

Above, right: Diane Davis Myklegard with her father, Tom Davis, and Mayor Bieter, at the ribbon cutting for the Agriculture Plaza and Pavilion.

New Pavilion and Restroom To Be Built In Julia Davis Park

Tuesday, 04 January 2011 00:00

DSC_0017BriCon, a Meridian-based firm, has been awarded the contract to build a new pavilion and restroom in Julia Davis Park.

The project kicked off in mid June with the demolition of an existing restroom and shelter in the west end of the park between the Gene Harris Bandshell and Zoo Boise.

The new 300-square-foot year-round restroom and adjoining pavilion were designed by Landmark Design, which was selected as part of major competition held in 2006 in conjunction with the centennial of the park.  The new structure will be part of a tribute to agriculture and natural resource industries in Idaho and include artwork, pavers and signs with educational information.

Groundbreaking for the project is expected in April and is scheduled for completion in early September 2011.

The project is funded by private donations. Toby Norton is the project manager. He can be reached at 608-7635 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Lincoln Statue Dedicated

Sunday, 12 December 2010 22:29

lincolnA larger-than-life size bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln was unveiled June 19, 2010 at a ceremony attended by Mayor David H. Bieter, artist Irene Deely, organizer David Leroy, donors and civic leaders. Located in a grassy area east of the Idaho Black History Museum, the statue is an enlarged replica of the most famous image of Lincoln seated on a bench created by Idaho born sculptor Gutzon Berglum. According to Davis family legend, early Boise pioneer Tom Davis was acquainted with Abraham Lincoln in Illinois in the 1840s before he migrated west. In 1907, land Tom donated to the City of Boise became Julia Davis Park. For more information, read the article in the Idaho Statesman.

Cancer Survivors Plaza

Sunday, 12 December 2010 22:21

Cancer survivors and their families will have a new gathering place in Boise thanks to a $1 million grant awarded to City of Boise by the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation. The grant will help pay for the construction of a cancer survivors plaza, shelter, restroom and parking lot in the east end of Julia Davis Park.

Boise Mayor David Bieter made the announcement Feb. 18, 2009, at a meeting of the "Julia Davis Park: Second Century Coalition," a group of park supporters.

The Bloch Cancer Foundation (http://www.blochcancer.org/) seeks to build a plaza in every state.

The new amenities are consistent with a master plan developed several years ago for the park. Construction is expected to begin in late 2009 or early 2010.

Trevor’s Trek Foundation initiates drive for Childhood Cancer Pavilion in Julia Davis Park

Sunday, 12 December 2010 22:18

Diagnosed with brain cancer at age 13, Trevor Schaefer is now a Boise State student and the founder of Trevor’s Trek, an annual walk to raise awareness of childhood cancer. He and his mother, Charlie Smith, are also the founders of the Trevor’s Trek Foundation. Together, they have launched a campaign to raise funds for the pavilion.

The stand-alone pavilion will be located next to the future Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivor Plaza near the duck pond in the east end of the park. The Children’s Pavilion will be cantilevered over the water and will be ADA accessible with tables suitable for children and adults. The cost is estimated at $50,000-$65,000.

"The new pavilion will be a tranquil place to provide childhood cancer survivors with inspiration, encouragement and support," he said. "Children are the future, cancer can destroy that."

The foundation has created and is marketing a new fund-raising calendar created in partnership with the Ada County Paramedics. The 18-month calendar features photos of young Idaho cancer survivors with paramedics. The $18 calendar is available at My Father’s Place in McCall, Rembrandt's Coffee House in Eagle, Cool Hand Luke's Steakhouse in Eagle, 15 Albertsons Grocery Store throughout the Treasure Valley and online at www.trevorstrek.com.