A new bike skills park is headed for the area near Fort Boise Park.

The City of Boise and the JA & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation will team up on the new recreation site, to be located between Fort Boise Park & Military Reserve. A news release from the city says the park will feature “tracks, rollers and other skills elements for mountain bikes of all ages and abilities to learn and improve their skills.” The final design is still being worked out, but a plan like the McLaren Bike Park in San Francisco is envisioned.

“We are thrilled that the JA and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation is making a bike skills park a reality in Boise,” Boise Parks & Rec Director Doug Holloway said in a prepared statement. “Interest in mountain biking and recreational opportunities throughout our Ridge to Rivers Trail System continues to grow and our team will work to integrate this project into the surrounding neighborhood and reserve.”

The Boise City Council approved the agreement Tuesday, but a construction start date has not yet been set.

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A public meeting is set for April 4 at 5:30pm at the senior center at Fort Boise to answer questions about the park.