Officials with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation celebrated the grand opening of a new accessible kayak launch and dog beach Thursday at Lucky Peak State Park just outside of Boise.
The new amenities located at the park’s Discovery Park day use area include accessible parking, ramps, an accessible kayak/paddleboard launch, stepping stones along the river bank and a sandy dog beach.
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Director Susan Buxton said the funding for the improvements came from $165 million in combined funding the Idaho Legislature approved during the 2021 to 2025 legislative sessions to address deferred maintenance and expand capacity at Idaho state parks.
Buxton and parks officials said the improvements are designed to provide an accessible Boise River entry point and make it easier for more people and dogs to enjoy the river…