PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 10th, 2026
Celebration Park Boat Ramp Area Reopening After Construction November 10th, 2026
Melba, ID – Starting Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, the Celebration Park boat ramp will be reopened to all access, as the Phase II Boater Improvements project has concluded. Improvements include new construction of a barb barrier to protect against erosion of boat ramp infrastructure, and planting of native vegetation. This project was funded through the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation (IDPR) Waterways Improvement Fund (WIF) grant.
“For over 3 decades, this boat ramp has functioned as a boater access for the Snake River downstream of Swam Falls Dam, including river access within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey Conservation Area. This boater access location has been used by local fishing guides, jet boat groups, law enforcement, and the public for decades” said Parks Director Nicki Schwend. “The entirety of this project includes an upgraded, ADA-accessible design that will help us better meet the needs of all boat user groups. The new ramp is two feet longer and several inches deeper than the old ramp, and the extended dock system will accommodate additional users. We’re excited for this project to come to a finish, and for all the continued improvements happening at Celebration Park.”
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For questions about this project or for construction updates, please contact Canyon County Parks at 208-4546884, or call the Celebration Park visitor center at 208-455-6022.