Boise Off Leash Area Info

To create sustainable dog off-leash areas and encourage safe and responsible 
use of parks and open space to enhance Boise's recreational opportunities.

Bulletin Board is going to need to be painted and then installed in the 
Temporary OLA at the Military Reserve Flood Basin. The installation will be coordinated 
with BPR Staff. Staff is looking for storage for the bulletin board at its facilities until 
the board can be painted and installed. Since BPR facilities are locked at night and on 
the weekends it is likely that storing it wouldn't work, since volunteers working on it 
would need to do so during weekends and evenings.

1. Owners are legally responsible for their dog's behavior and any injuries 
or damages that may occur.

5. Dog owners should not leave their dogs unattended or allow them out of sight. 
At no time should an owner leave the area without their dog(s).

7. Owners must carry a leash at all times. Dogs should be leashed 
before entering and prior to leaving the park.

11. Dogs are not allowed to harass humans or other animals. Harassment 
includes stalking and chasing BCC 9-14-2C.

12. Children eight and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 
It is recommended that toddlers and small children be within arms length 
of parents at all times.

13. Please remove pinch collars, spiked collars, etc. when playing 
with other dogs. They may cause injury.

Sites Discussed (Each of the following sites meet the minimum requirements of 
an off-leash area as set forth by the task force and will be proposed to the Board 
of Park & Recreation Commissioners.

Bowler Site: The task force determined that the area in the Southeast corner 
of the park, below the existing road and east of the water tank, would be an 
appropriate area for off-leash use and will be proposing this location to the 
Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners. Staff will also propose that this area be 
2.75 acres. Once laid out on a map and perimeter established, minimum costs will be estimated.

Willow Lane Park: There was much discussion about placement of an off-leash 
area on this 9.7 acre site. Some of it is less usable than others, however, 
not all members of the task force have seen the area, therefore, visits to the 
site and specific points of discussion will be reviewed and placement will need to be 
determined. Site size discussed was approximately 4 acres (+ or - ). Several issues were 
researched in regards to this site. Fish and Game was contacted to see what 
impacts an OLA may have on wildlife. They indicated that there would be 
a minimal impact and they would not have an issue with an OLA at this site. 
Public Works has also been contacted regarding activity in this flood way 
and flood plain. They indicated that in working with them and meeting certain requirements, we 
could establish an OLA. Recreation Unit for BPR indicated that their only concern 
was lack of parking during events and summer games. BPR will look at the 
possibilities of additional parking in this area.

Military Reserve Temporary Off-Leash Area should be improved to meet 
the minimum off-leash area requirements and will be proposed as a permanent 
site to the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners (approximately 5 acres).

Large Park in South West Boise (Murgoitio Site) has an off-leash area 
in the master plan of the park and is 1 - 2 Acres in size. 

Cost Estimates: Cost estimates were discussed and once an area has 
been mapped for the DOLAs more specific costs per site will be made 
and included in the proposal to the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners.

Process of Proposal: The task force has set the minimum requirements 
of off-leash areas and also has determined four priority sites. Jamie will 
begin putting together the proposal for the Board of Park & Recreation Commissioners. 
Once priorities have been set, staff can take a proposal to the Board of Park & 
Recreation Commissioners. Items to be determined and included in the recommended are: 
Defined user group, task force mission statement, city dog population, share research 
that has been done, comparisons with other cities, 3-5 year plan, costs, etc.

Task force is hoping to be able to make a recommendation to the 
board at the September 21st or October 19th Board of Park & 
Recreation Commissioners meeting.

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Please remember to carry bags and clean up after your dog!