Boise Mayor signs public health order coinciding with Rebound Idaho, governor's plan

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Mayor signed a public health order coinciding with the governor's Stage 2 of the Idaho Rebound plan. This will allow dine-in restaurants, salons, gyms and parks to reopen.

The plan, in consultation with Central District Health, starts Saturday and includes:

• require businesses to follow the business safety protocols as outlined by the state.
• provide for additional protection at our airport, allowing only travelers and essential workers and assistance aides be allowed in public areas;
• require physical distancing of six feet unless protocols have been issued by the state; and
• limit group gatherings to 10 people or less.

"I want to thank you for your patience, Boise. I am deeply grateful for all of you who have been staying apart to benefit the entire community," Mayor Lauren McLean said. "The physical distancing that has been so difficult for us all is working. Central District Health and the State of Idaho have been assessing data about the spread of the virus, healthcare capacity and our public health system’s ability to test, trace and isolate rapidly. We are carefully balancing public health with the reopening of our economy and have been cautiously optimistic we can ease restrictions and move with care toward recovery."

Currently people can now:

• Ride the dirt trails at the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park. Pump tracks remain closed due to distancing concerns.
• Play a round at Quail Hollow Golf Course or Warm Springs Golf Course. Single rider cart rentals are also available.
• Use fenced dog parks in the City of Boise: Together Treasure Valley Dog Island, the Military Reserve Dog Park, Morris Hill Dog Park, Mariposa Park Dog Park, and Pine Grove Dog Park.
• Use trailhead restrooms and restrooms in our Ribbon of Jewels Parks: Ann Morrison, Quinn’s Pond, Esther Simplot, Julia Davis, Kathryn Albertson, Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park and Marianne Williams Park. Restrooms at the Boise Bike Park and Camel’s Back Park are also open for use.
• Play tennis or pickleball at a park in Boise and play singles or doubles.
• Make a reservation for a City of Boise park shelter or picnic site for dates on or after June 1.
• Visit the ponds and swim, fish or paddle at Quinn’s and Esther Simplot Park.
• Take a walk or ride your bike on the Greenbelt.
• Visit a park or use a trail in the Boise Foothills
• Surf or kayak at the Boise Whitewater Park

"Our economy will rebound more quickly and stay strong for the long term if we are measured in our approach. I want to get everyone back to work so we can work together toward a resilient city for everyone," McLean said.

The city continues to ask, that as city facilities begin to open, that people practice good sense, keep a six-foot distance from those not in the immediate family and wear face coverings to continue keeping the community safe and healthy.

Regular updates on all services and facilities can be found here or by calling 208-608-7000.