Mill Race Park

2100 Ferry SE 

Mill Race is a .16 acre park. It's a great place to eat a quick lunch while watching the ducks. This park has benches and a picnic table.

Facilities:

Picnic Tables
Bench

History

Mill Race Park is a quiet, passive area located on Mill Stream. A pond, formed by the Boise Cascade dam and fish ladder adds to the interest of the park. In the early 20's, the pond was a popular swimming hole. The entrance to the swim area was located off State Street and a parking area along with bathhouses and concession stand was available to the public. The land was later sold for other development.

The current site on Ferry Street along the south bank of the stream was donated by PGE in 1967. Development includes a walkway along Mill Stream, landscaping, picnic table and bench. It is an attractive and popular stop over for bicyclists and strollers. It is a pleasant place to sit and view this quiet portion of Mill Creek and feed the many ducks that inhabit the area.