Esther Simplot Park pond back open to the public after algae discovery

BOISE, Idaho (CBS 2) Esther Simplot Pond No. 1 is back open to the public. The City of Boise said Thursday that tests show the blue-green algae discovered in the water was not toxic producing and not harmful to people or animals.

Esther Simplot Pond No. 1 is back open to the public.

The City of Boise said Thursday that tests show the blue-green algae discovered in the water was not toxic producing and not harmful to people or animals.

Pond No. 1 is the larger of the two ponds at Esther Simplot Park and it includes the children’s beach area, which is once again open for public use.

“We are pleased to have Esther Simplot Park Pond No. 1 back open for recreation,” said Boise Parks and Recreation Director Doug Holloway. “We are currently working closely with the city’s Public Works team on a long-term water quality plan to help reduce algae growth in the future.”

To mitigate algae growth in the pond, the city will continue natural treatments of the water. These treatments will also be applied at Quinn’s Pond and Esther Simplot Park Pond No. 2.

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