Idaho's closed horse track reopens as $42m public park with restored wetlands

Garden City, Idaho, has successfully redeveloped the former Les Bois horse-racing track into a nearly 50-acre public space named the Park at Expo Idaho. The $42 million public park project features diverse landscapes, including restored wetlands, nature trails, and various recreational facilities.

This initiative marks a significant transition of the previously closed commercial racing venue into a community-focused environmental and recreational asset. The redevelopment emphasizes ecological restoration alongside public utility by incorporating natural wetland areas into the urban park's design.