Honeysuckle Beach open house is Wednesday

HAYDEN — Community members are invited to contribute their insight to the Honeysuckle Beach and boat launch study during an open house Wednesday.

The open house will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Hayden City Council Chambers in city hall, 8930 N. Government Way.

The city of Hayden is engaging the public as it works to identify solutions for Honeysuckle Beach and boat ramp challenges regarding the number of users, types of uses and functionality for pedestrians, vehicles and boats.

Honeysuckle Beach has long been a popular summer destination and a cherished amenity for residents, from fishermen and summer campers to families picnicking on the beach.

The engagement process will include one-on-one interviews, a public survey, a stakeholder working group and a public open house, as well as ongoing updates through social media and the city's website.

Goals of the process include:

• Gathering feedback for the city to understand the community's priorities and vision for Honeysuckle, including the perspectives of different user groups

• Identifying solutions to enhance the summer experience and address key issues, including number of users, types of uses and functionality

• Preserving Honeysuckle as an amenity for generations to come

The Honeysuckle study started in April 2021. Since then, the study team has received feedback from more than 400 residents via a public survey in spring 2021 and has met with stakeholders and user groups to understand needs and opportunities. Various solutions have been drafted from this input.

The link to submit public comments online will be available Thursday through Feb. 11.

Visit cityofhaydenid.us to view a recorded presentation after Thursday.