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Bernadine Quinn Riverside Park
 Locatiion: 3150 W Pleasanton Ave - North 27th to Pleasanton Ave and go West to parking behind Idaho River Sports.
Features
Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park is an undeveloped park located north of the Boise River between Fairview Avenue and Veterans Parkway, and is dominated by a 22-acre pond. Adjacent to the Greenbelt, the park will include fishing docks, a small beach area for canoe landings, and picnic area with a shelter. Currently, there is one handicap accessible dock at Quinn's Pond.
A waterway is planned to connect the Bernadine Quinn's pond and the two ponds at the Simplot site. This waterway will improve water quality and wildlife habitat, as well as provide flat water recreation opportunities, such as canoeing, kayaking, etc. Previously the site of the gravel operation for the Quinn Robbins construction company. Land for the park was donated to the City of Boise in 1997.
Rentals and Facilities
Canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rentals are available at Idaho River Sports!
Bernardine Quinn
Bernardine Quinn, a native of La Crosse, Wisconsin, moved to Boise in 1910 after her father established a cleaning supply firm in the City of Trees. A graduate of St. Teresa's Academy, Bernardine later served as secretary of the Boise Chamber of Commerce.
In 1924, Bernardine married Maurice Harold Quinn, founder of the Quinn Robbins heavy construction company. A longtime member of the Catholic Women's League, Bernardine was active in the church throughout her life. She was also involved in civic organizations, including the Silver Sage Council of the Girl Scouts and St. Alphonsus Hospital.
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