POCATELLO — In an effort to create a new vision for the future of Alameda Park, the community is invited to attend an event to give feedback and suggestions for changes and improvements to the longtime community fixture.

One of the largest parks in Pocatello at 10 acres, the Alameda Neighborhood Association will use feedback from the event to create an Alameda Park master plan in conjunction with the Pocatello parks and recreation and street departments.

The community is invited to the park, located between East Poplar and East Pine streets and Wayne and Randolph avenues, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, where they can stop by the information booth near the playground or pick up flags and place them in the park where they’d like to see additional features or benches added. As guests walk the park, they are invited to envision what the various spaces could be used for. Free ice cream will also be provided at the booth courtesy of the Alameda Neighborhood Association.

Some of the primary new features the neighborhood association would like would include crosswalks on the streets around the park to improve safety along with new bathrooms, water fountains and benches.

“Beyond those obvious measures, lots of other options are possible, depending on public interest,” a recent Idaho State University news release said. “Would people like to see a wider walking path, additional basketball courts, benches, or small pergolas over some of the permanent picnic tables? How about a dog park where the smaller baseball diamond is located? Newer playground equipment? A place to park food trucks? Or something else entirely?”

Once a master plan is in place, organizers can pursue grants, conduct fundraisers and seek out donations to make the plan become a reality.

For additional information or questions, contact Roger Frey, Alameda Neighborhood Association President, at 208-242-6006.