Bill Bower Park

Bill Bower Park is a 1.7 acre park located in south Boulder featuring a playground, picnic tables and mountain views. Construction was completed in the fall of 2014.

The shade shelter, funded in part by contributions from neighbors, is now installed and ready to use.

In July 2022, the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) provided a proposal for a memorial display dedicated to Bill Bower. Community members and city staff shared feedback including concerns about additional vegetation beds and the wording of the interpretive sign.

September 2024 Update:

The central feature of the interpretive area will be a cast bronze interpretive plaque mounted on a metal pedestal. Artwork in the area will include a B-25 propeller blade, similar to the blade BIll Bower had prominently displayed in his yard. In addition, traditional turf will be replaced by hardy, pollinator-friendly trees, shrubs and ground cover. This project is sponsored by and funding raised through the Admiral Arleigh Burke Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

Staff facilitated a project information meeting in the park on August 28. Approximately 15 neighbors visited with staff, donors and the consultant to learn about the proposed improvements. All the feedback we received in person was positive support for the project.

The approval was supported by previous efforts from MOAA, who shared their proposal with the community at the 2022 and 2023 neighborhood block parties and will attend again in 2024.

The next step will be securing the full donation funding for the project. Once secured, the consultant will complete construction documents, bid and then start construction. The overall timeline is dependent on donor fundraising efforts.

Construction is anticipated in spring 2025.

• Information about the interpretive display

March 2023 Update:

Staff is working with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) to revise the donation proposal for a Bill Bower interpretive garden and plaque.

Once MOAA and staff have a proposal they are both comfortable with, staff will share the proposal with the community for feedback.