McEuen Park

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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Vibrant Lakeside Destination

The transformation of McEuen Park turned a lakeside space into a vibrant, year-round destination. Today, the park serves as a lively public hub. It welcomes community members and visitors in every season, rain or shine.

A wide expanse of lush green lawn at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a colorful splash pad feature to the right and a tree-lined walkway leading toward a lakeside pavilion in the distance. Forested hills and blue skies form the scenic backdrop.
A pavilion-style public restroom facility at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, featuring a green metal gabled roof, stone and wood exterior, and open-air picnic area under extended beams. The building is surrounded by grassy parkland with lake and mountain views in the distance.
View of the colorful outdoor basketball courts at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, featuring bold red, blue, and black court markings with modern curved white basketball hoops. In the background, tall residential buildings rise behind a lush line of trees under a vibrant blue sky.
A red brick elevator structure marked "6th Street" with a green metal roof, providing pedestrian access between street level and McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The surrounding area includes modern buildings, landscaping, and clear signage under a vibrant blue sky.

Collaborative Community Design

Miller Stauffer Architects collaborated closely with Welch Comer Engineers and landscape architect Dell Hatch. Together, the team held design workshops and community meetings to shape a shared vision. The resulting master plan reflects local values and sets a new standard for regional park design.

Nighttime view of a public art installation at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, featuring two large sculptural steel structures connected by glowing blue cables that arc above the brick-paved plaza. The vibrant blue lights create a dynamic visual against the dark sky, framing the entrance to a pedestrian street lined with storefronts, trees, and illuminated signage.

Inclusive Park Features

The park offers an array of amenities for all ages. Key features include an ADA-accessible playground, splash pad, walking and biking paths, open lawns, a large pavilion, and public restrooms.

Additionally, the park includes a dog park, sport courts, improved lighting, and integrated public art. A hidden parking garage keeps vehicular traffic out of sight. Overall, McEuen Park continues to show how thoughtful design and public input create an active urban space.

A young child stands near a colorful playground at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The playground features vibrant blue, green, pink, and orange climbing structures, slides, and rope nets, set on artificial turf under a clear blue sky.
Evening view of the McEuen Park Redevelopment in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, featuring illuminated pathways, landscaped green spaces, and modern street design with long-exposure light trails from passing cars. The scene captures the revitalized 6th Street corridor, adjacent parking areas, and the park’s integration with the city and lakeshore, with Lake Coeur d’Alene and surrounding hills visible in the background under a colorful sunset sky.

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