Eagle takes pride in being one of the premiere communities in Treasure Valley. Park of the Boise metropolitan area, Eagle is known for its strong family values and tight-knit community. Scenically located between the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the Boise River, you can’t find a more picturesque town. The residents exploit their beautiful surroundings by taking advantage of the beautifully well-maintained parks and recreation areas.
Location
Eagle is one of 6 cities located in beautiful Ada County, Idaho, the other cities being Boise, Meridian, Kuna, Garden City and Star. Eagle is included in the Boise metropolitan area due to its close proximity to the state’s capital, just a 20-minute drive away from Boise. Situated in the southwest corner of Idaho, Eagle enjoys a close proximity to nearby Oregon to the west, Nevada to the south and Utah to the southeast. (There is another Eagle located in Shoshone County, Idaho.)
Geography/Terrain
Residents and visitors of Eagle enjoy the beautiful and scenic surroundings which include the majestic Rocky Mountains, the high, desert lands and the rushing Boise River. The vast and forested Boise National Forest is easily accessible from Eagle, less than a 20-minute drive. The city of Eagle covers 9.3 square miles of area include 0.1 mile of water.
Distance to 3 Closest Major Cities
Salt Lake City, Utah is the closest major city to Eagle, 352 miles to the southeast, or a 5-hour drive. Reno, Nevada, “America’s Adventure Place”, is 420 miles southwest of Eagle, a 7-hour drive. Spokane, Washington is 418 miles northwest of Eagle, just over a 6 ˝ hour drive, while Seattle, Washington is 80 miles further northwest, an additional hour’s drive. Portland, Oregon is 422 miles southwest of Eagle, a 6 hour and 30 minute drive.
Jobs
The city of Eagle is located in the Boise metropolitan area, a suburb of the city of Boise itself, the capital of Idaho. The metropolitan area has been awarded “Best Place in USA for Business and Careers” by Forbes magazine (2005), and has been dubbed an “oasis for retirees” by the Wall Street Journal (2004). The high technologies industry is a major contributor to Eagle’s economy, with more than 10 major companies based in the city and serving the metropolitan area. The Idaho Army National Guard is stationed in Eagle as well as the Ada County Highway District’s Office and the Ada County Commissioners Office.
Housing
More and more people are relocating to Eagle as the Boise metropolitan area continues to grow and expand. The affordable housing and the hometown feeling are two main attractions for the influx of new residents. 67.6% of the residents own their own homes while 27.5% choose to rent. There are several choices of homes to choose from in affordable Eagle from large estates, to single and multi-family homes to flats, condominiums as well as apartments.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The city of Eagle maintains 5 tree-lined parks, and is in the process of developing 2 additional parks. Tour Arboretum Park where there are 37 varieties of trees, a wide array of local plants and a variety of rose bushes. For you sports enthusiasts, take advantage of the lighted tennis court and sports facility at Friendship Park. In the summertime, Heritage Park is the “place to be” for your family, featuring a large gazebo open to the public as well as a ground level fountain wading pool for the kids to enjoy. Orval Krasen Park is a family park with traditional amenities such as open spaces, picnic tables and playgrounds. Completed in March 2003, Reid W. Merrill Sr. Community Park offers an observation deck overlooking beautiful wetland areas among other amenities.
Skateboard Park invites skateboarders, roller bladders and bikers from all over the area to enjoy the 12,5000 square foot concrete maze. This gigantic mecca to all things wheels is just the first phase of an 85-acre park development. The other new park development is the Stephen C. Guerber Park. Phase one was completed in 2005, erecting several multi-use playing fields as well as a field specifically for the little league’s use. The future plans for the park include state of the art playground equipment and an interactive water feature.
Eagle is also home to Easter Island State Park, a huge park spanning 545 acres with such features as a swimming beach, a waterslide, more than 5 miles of equestrian trails, several horseshoe pits, multiple volleyball courts and picnic areas galore. This park is maintained by the state of Idaho, and is a main feature in the city of Easter.
Eagle has 2 golf courses within its city limits, including the award-winning BanBury Golf Club offering a challenging 18-hole course featuring 6,812 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 71. The other course within Eagle city limits is Eagle Hills Golf Course, which offers an 18-hole regulation length course featuring 6,485 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 72. In addition to these 2 golfing facilities, there are 21 golf courses within a 20-mile radius of Eagle for you to enjoy.
Special Attractions/Events
The city of Eagle is a family-oriented community that celebrates the holidays together. For instance, this holiday season will be kicked off on the evening of December 1. Events will include a tour of the Eagle Historical Museum, an old fashioned sing along and Christmas carols with the girl scouts, decorating cookies and a tree lighting ceremony at Heritage Park. Afterwards, the entire family can enjoy free hot chocolate, take pictures with Santa and have their face painted. There will be a live Nativity scene and performances by the Eagle Hills Honor Choir and the middle school Jazz Band. Imagine what it is like to live in Eagle all year round with such festivities at hand!
Nearby to Eagle is Bogus Basin, an infamous spot to enjoy the wintertime snow. Created solely by volunteers passionate about snowy fun for all to enjoy, the “little ski hill with [a] one rope tow” has now turned into a mountain with 7 chairlifts. Whether your interest is skiing or snowboarding, this is the place to be. There are Nordic trails to traverse, and night skiing for the more adventuresome. Over 300,000 snow lovers visit Bogus Basin each winter season.
The Snake River Stampede Rodeo is one of the top 12 professional rodeos acknowledged by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Held in nearby Nampa, people from all around come to participate in the pre-festivities as well as the weeklong rodeo itself. Pre-festivities include a steak fry, an outdoor concert and, of course, the Little Miss Snake River Dayz Pageant and Coronation.
Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places
Eagle is host of the annual “World’s Largest Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed”.
Jeb Putzier of the NFL’s Denver Broncos was born in Eagle.
Idaho law forbids a citizen to give another citizen a box of candy that weighs more than 50 pounds.
The Treasure Valley area near to Eagle is known as Idaho’s Banana Belt.
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