After the city gained ownership of this historic West Boise Ranch, little by little they saw progress.
- Spaulding Ranch, a historic 20-acre ranch in Boise, is being transformed into an educational and agricultural learning center.
- Upcoming infrastructure improvements include paving roads, adding restrooms, and building connections with agricultural organizations.
- The city plans to create pathways that connect the ranch to nearby parks and reserves, enhancing accessibility for residents.
- This weekend, the ranch will host a pumpkin patch festival to welcome the fall season.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
I’m your neighborhood reporter Jessica Davis getting updates on a 20-acre ranch that’s being transformed into a gathering space for the community.
“It’s one of our last urban farms and we as a city felt like it was really important to preserve this area on this side of town,” says Lisa Duplessie, Superintendent of Open Space for city of Boise Parks and Recreation.