About Panhandle Parks Foundation

DID YOU KNOW the Panhandle Parks Foundation assists all of Idaho's five northern counties in support and preservation of parks, open space and recreational facilities?

DID YOU KNOW the Panhandle Parks Foundation made the exchange of the Landings property for the Ramsey Road property with Lake City Development Corporation? The Ramsey property was donated to the Salvation Army Foundation for the new Kroc Center.

DID YOU KNOW that Panhandle Parks Foundation provided the due-diligence on several properties prior to their becoming parks? The Foundation goal is to acquire only suitable property at the minimal expense through a procedure of the highest propriety and with the greatest transparency.

DID YOU KNOW that the Panhandle Parks Foundation can accept and hold land for future parks and open space as we did for Veterans Memorial Park?

DID YOU KNOW that the foundation provides a “Land Acquisition” checklist that includes investigation of clear title, environmental study completion and verification of parties involved?

DID YOU KNOW that the Panhandle Parks Foundation provides project specific funding for Fallen Heroes Plaza?

DID YOU KNOW that the Panhandle Parks Foundation provides financial administrative support for smaller non-profits like the Central Bark Dog Park.

DID YOU KNOW that the Panhandle Parks Foundation is the conduit for matching grants for property held by the foundation used in conjunction with a city of county for a matching grant?

DID YOU KNOW that the foundation can assist you with gift donors regarding estate giving?

DID YOU KNOW that you can donate for the Ball Complex and receive tax donation through the Panhandle Parks Foundation ?

Past Projects

McEuen Park

Johnson Mill River Park

McEuen Park features the city's largest playground, a splash pad, tennis/ pickle ball court, basketball court, off-leash dog park, Avista Pavilion, Rotary Harbor House, boat launch, grand plaza, and 4 acres of grass. Partners include: City of Coeur d'Alene, Avista, Parkwood Business Properties, Local Rotary Clubs, Kiwanis, and Intermax Networks.

Johnson Mill River Park

Donated by Neighbor, Inc., Johnson Mill River Park is a community park located along the Spokane River. The park offers a swim beach, picnic shelter, an observation area, a day use boat dock, a fishing area, picnic tables and limited off-street parking. Partners include: Tom Johnson family, Cliff Mort, and Chuck Lempesis.

Fallen Heroes Plaza

Fallen Heroes Plaza is located at Cherry Hill Park, a community park with tennis courts, a BMX bike park and a playground. Partners include: The Coeur d'Alene Police Department, Coeur d'Alene Fire Department, Coeur d'Alene Rotary, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, and CDA Arts Commission.

Landings Park

Fallen Heroes Plaza

Donated by Blue Grass Development, LLC, Landings Park is a community park located in the Landings Subdivision. Partners include: Tom Andrel and John Magnuson