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Nampa, School District Open Talks on Land Swap for Soccer Complex; Council Signals Support With Conditions

Nampa City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

City staff and the Nampa School District discussed a conceptual land swap that would trade city park acreage (Rodeo/Stampede parks) for about 43 acres owned by the district near Airport and Robinson. Council members asked for deed restrictions, impact‑fee clarity and phased development; no formal action was taken.

Nampa city staff and representatives of the Nampa School District laid out a conceptual proposal to swap portions of city‑owned parkland — including Rodeo Park and Stampede Park — in exchange for roughly 43 acres the district owns near Airport Road and Robinson Road, with the aim of creating a destination soccer complex and additional community park amenities.

Cody Swander, director of Nampa Parks & Recreation, told council the 43‑acre parcel would "provide needed acreage for a future soccer‑type facility for the city of Nampa," noting the site fits the city’s master‑plan priorities…

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