Idaho Recreation and Parks Association (IRPA)

Meridian Pathways Tour (Monday, April 28^th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm)

Please register no later than Monday, April 28th at 10:00am. Transportation is available from the Nampa Civic Center to the Bike Tour if needed. Truck and trailer will leave the Nampa Civic Center no later than 1:30pm and will return to the Nampa Civic Center approximately 5:00pm.

Personal bikes are suggested and recommended. If there is a need for additional bikes, there are 4 female bikes and 1 male bikes available for those that request them first.

This bicycle tour will begin at the Fivemile Creek Trail hub in Meridian (3430 N Tenmile Road) and continue west along the Fivemile Pathway for 2.5 miles. With approximately 8 contiguous miles running through Meridian, the Fivemile Pathway is one of the City’s greatest assets, offering pedestrians a ‘linear oasis’ along the creek and away from major roadways.

On the outward leg, the tour will stop to highlight examples of pathway segments and amenities built in partnership with local agencies and the development community. Discussion will include the City’s ongoing Master Pathway Agreement with Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District, which makes it possible to build pathways within irrigation easements.

After turning around at the midpoint, the group will continue back to the trailhead without any formally scheduled stops. Staff will be available during and after the return leg to field questions. It is anticipated that the 5-mile round trip tour will take 1.5 -2 hours.

Tour Objectives:

Highlight examples of public partnership options for pathway implementation.

Discuss how pathways may be implemented through public-private partnerships and policy.

Provide an overview of the City’s Master Pathway agreement with Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District and its role in development of the pathway system.

Nampa Community Center Tour (Tuesday, April 29th 1:30pm to 2:30pm)

Only the first 28 participants signed up. Transportation is provided. Vans arrive at 1:10pm and leave promptly at 1:20pm. Vans will then return to the Nampa Civic Center by 2:30pm.

The Harward Recreation Center is a 140,000 square foot indoor facility offering many recreation amenities to the public. Our mission is to provide quality programs and services, be responsive to the citizens, and play an active role in making Nampa a healthy community.

In April 1994, the 140,000 square foot Recreation Center opened, featuring:

Aerobic and Gymnastic Centers
Art and Craft Facilities
Climbing Wall
Dance and Ballet Rooms
Six Racquetball Courts
Six-Pool Aquatics Center
Snack Area and a Play Center
Three Gymnasiums
Walking/Running Track
Weight Room and Exercise Equipment

In September of 1994, the Senior Citizen Center wing opened.

During the tour, the focal points will be:

Revenue Sources and programs
Partnerships
Facility Operations
Aquatics Operations

Discovery Park Tour (Wednesday, April 20^th – 1:30pm to 3:00pm)

Transportation is available for the first 30 to sign up. After 30 participants, participants can drive themselves. Vans for the first 30 participants arrive at 1:10pm and leave promptly at 1:20pm. Vans will then return to the Nampa Civic Center by 3:00pm.

Discovery Park is a new regional park located in south Meridian. It features a variety of amenities designed to appeal to park visitors of all ages and abilities. Amenities include a bike park, skate park, all-inclusive playground, ballfields, a 40-yard dash, pickleball courts, basketball court, community garden, and pathways.

During the park tour, you will learn about the Park Development Process that includes:

The purchase of the property
Development processes
CMCG vs CMA
Park Partnerships
Phasing Options

Other items to be discussed as time allows include:

Public Art section and process
Sand/Water Play Features
Ninja Course Partnership
Bike Park Maintenance
Community Garden Partnership

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Conference dates are set for April 28th - May 1st, 2025 at the Nampa Civic Center in downtown Nampa.

This years conference will have A LOT going on and we can't wait to see you all there. Pre conference activities with the opening social starting on the 28th. We will be offering CPSI training, Arborist CEUs, Applicator PRCs and of course CEUs for CRPEs and CPRP. One stop shop!!

We will have our vendor trade show as well as off site tours, Awards Banquet dinner, silent auction, and more! Please keep an eye on your inbox for more details coming soon.

We are currently open to speakers for the show, if you or someone you know maybe interested as a speaker OR a topic you would like to learn more about please email Hollie@idahorpa.org or call 208-573-4796.

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