POST FALLS, Idaho — The Post Falls Community Forest and hiking trails will remain closed for the next month as crews continue making efforts to restore the park that was burned 80 acres last week.
According to the City of Post Falls, the Parkway Fire that prompted Level 3 evacuation in some areas of Post Falls last week caused significant damage to the Community Forest at Q'emiln Park. Because of this, the forest and hiking trails will remain closed for the next month, and the burn area will remain closed through the winter.
On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Q’emiln Park Beach and boat launch will open to the public. The Community Forest and hiking trails will remain closed for the next month. Signage and fencing will be in place during this closure.
City staff will continue to meet weekly to evaluate the progress with the end goal of reopening the forest's parts unaffected by the fire.
For the public’s safety, the burn area will remain closed throughout the winter as hazards are addressed and revegetation efforts start.
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) continues its cleanup efforts through Friday and is expected to be relieved by local firefighting services. Crews will remain working on the containment area as needed and be available in case there are any potential flare-ups.
The City of Post Falls said its top priority is to keep the community safe as the parks affected by the fire reopen.
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