Julia Davis Park Centennial Celebration (23 June 07)

Boise is also known as the City of Trees. The Boise River flows through the heart of the city and there is a 25-mile (about 40km) river front greenbelt.

Nestled in the Greenbelt is Julia Davis Park. Many local attractions like the Boise Art Museum, Idaho Black History Museum (strangely, there are really very few blacks here), Idaho Historical Museum and Zoo Boise are located in the Park.

Tom Davis donated his apple orchard to the city in 1907 in honor of his late wife Julia. Julia Davis was known as a generous soul who offered help to passing pioneers travelling on the Oregon Trail.


Bronze statue of Julia Davis offering an apple to a pioneer girl

This grand dame turned 100 years old this year, and we happened to catch her Centennial Celebration!


Quite a crowd!


Kiki getting a ride on daddy's shoulders


Watch me soar into the sky!

The highlight of the day for us was seeing the humongous dogs that their owners proudly paraded around the park. They looked more like bears! It's a pity that I didn't get to photograph any of them.


Patting a mid-size dog (courageously)

Chin Wei, Jeslyn, Min Li and Shu Yunn partook in the pancake breakfast where there was free flow of pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausages!


Kiki eyeing the yummy-looking pancake

We left after listening to the Mayor's speech.


Boise's Mayor David H. Bieter making his speech

On our way back to the car, we went past the Rose Garden again and took more shots with the beautiful blooms.


What a lovely day!


Kiki likes to be carried by Jeslyn

Local Celebration:
23 June 07 - Julia Davis Park Centennial Celebration