Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex
5101 N EAGLE RD
Charles F.
McDevitt Sports Complex is a Special Use Park located in West Boise
at the intersection of Eagle and McMillan roads. The
park features 30 acres of developed land with another 10 acres
of undeveloped property.
Amenities include Little League fields, picnic areas,
a fishing pond, skate park and open play areas.
On Feb. 21, 2013, the Boise Parks & Recreation Commission
approved a revision to the Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports
Complext master plan. The revised plan adds three lighted lacrosse
fields, lighting for the little league fields, a
restroom/concession/meeting building, lacrosse bounce wall, a new
112-stall parking lot expansion, and associated site and landscape
improvements. Two of the lacrosse fields will be artificial
turf. The third field will be artificial turf, depending on
funding.
The commission also approved lights but restricted use past 10
p.m. Sports field lighting plans must be approved by the Boise City
Planning & Zoning Commission.
Funding for construction of new fields and other amenities in
the revised master plan will be provided by private
donations raised by youth sports organizations.
Dogs are not allowed in Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports
Complex during Little League season from March
1-Oct. 31.
Charles F. McDevitt
Mr. McDevitt made a name for himself in the Boise community as a
former Idaho Supreme Court Justice who believes in the philosophy
that "keeping young people busy with work and play keeps them out
of trouble." He is a past president of the Boise Parks &
Recreation Commission and currently leads the Foothills
Conservation Advisory Board. His dedication to the Boise valley has
been tremendous and demonstrates his feelings for improving the
area. In 2004, Mr. McDevitt received the Robert M. Artz Award.
The prestigious award was presented at the National Recreation
and Park Association national awards ceremony.
2-5 Playground
Swingsets: no
Age group: 2-5
The playground surface is wood chips.
5-12 Playground
Swingsets: no
Age group: 5-12
The playground surface is wood chips.
Little League
Number of Little League fields: 7
Turf Type: Dirt & Grass
Fields are scheduled through local little
league organizations and may be available on a drop-in basis
(first-come, first-serve) during little league season. League
practice is not able to be scheduled.
Open Play Areas
Open play areas are cut grass spaces
that provide opportunities for healthy recreational
activities for people of all ages.
Public Art
I'm Glad You're Here, 2006 By Grant
Olsen
"I'm Glad You're Here," aims to convey that everyone is welcome.
What better icon for this desert landscape than a cowboy, the
western hero. His holster is empty, signifying the message, "leave
your guns at the door when you enter." The icon on the other side,
the conjurer, has the ability to make the impossible look easy -
his magic mirrors a skater's pursuit. He wants to do tricks on his
skateboard that look effortless, but, in reality, take much skill
and time to perfect.
Restrooms
Park restrooms are available at this park. Restrooms are
now open. Park drinking fountains are now operational.
For a list of restrooms and portable restrooms that are
available year around in parks and the reserves, click here.
Walk 150
Maps created for the city's Walk 150
project provide distances for walking paths in 17 parks throughout
the city. Check out the mileage for Places to Walk in this park at:
http://www.walk150.org/places-to-walk/