Garden City’s former horse racetrack is set to transform into a modern park with the help of federal funds.
By December, Ada County could begin converting the Les Bois horse racetrack and surrounding facilities into a multi-use park.
The Idaho Capital Sun reports the park is set for completion in 2026 and will span 50 acres in Garden City along the Boise River.
The Les Bois racetrack was a commercial racetrack located on the Western Idaho Fairgrounds used for horse racing from 1970 until it closed in 2016.
The park will be built next to the Western Idaho Fairgrounds, keeping the fair at its current spot while adding new recreational space for the community.
The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in March 2021.
Ada County has since received $93 million in ARPA funds, allowing development without raising local taxes.
Building a community park with open space and recreational areas qualified for ARPA funds.
