Warm Springs Preserve

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Bob Brennan, the past owner/seller of the property, was instrumental in helping preserve this iconic space. Without his offered option, endless support and incredible generosity, the purchase would not have been possible.

Following in Bob’s footsteps, the community overwhelmingly participated in the city’s fundraising campaign – the purchase was 100% funded by individual donors and businesses, with donations ranging from single digits to multiple zeros. And without the help of the Warm Springs Preserve Committee, those donors might not have been aware of such a special opportunity. Committee members include David Barenborg, Kimberly Barenborg, Neil Bradshaw, Bob Burkheimer, Paul Danielsen, Susan Flynt, Connie Hoffman, Ali Long, Michael Mars, Susan McGuigan, Nick Miller, Sally Onetto, Chiyo Parten and Kathy Wygle.

The city retained a professional design team with experience in similar master planning efforts to complete the project. Significant public engagement occurred leading up to City Council’s final approval of the plan.

All of our contractors have jumped on an early spring to wrap up installations. The irrigation pump has been commissioned just in time to water the newly installed plantings. The new Baldy, Dollar and Sunny side channels are planted and flowing beautifully with spring runoff. Current remaining work includes the following:

• Parking lot features: dry wells, sidewalks, asphalt paving and surrounding irrigation
• Welcome Building finishes: Siding, plumbing fixtures
• Plantings: ~25% of remaining plants, including larger caliper screening trees

We are tracking towards a full completion by the end of June 2026. Wildlife fencing (tall green fences) around larger plantings will remain up for approximately one year to allow for vegetation to grow hearty enough to withstand wildlife pressure. Additionally, many grass seeded areas will remain off limits to dogs for the summer in order to protect the community’s investment. Please adhere to all area closures and pay attention to where your dog is traveling while these plants take root.

Checks shall be made payable to “City of Ketchum” with “Warm Springs Preserve Fund” noted in the memo field. Checks may be dropped off at City Hall (191 5^th Street West) or mailed to PO Box 2315, Ketchum, ID 83340. Donations may also be made online at right!

The City of Ketchum is an incorporated municipality of the State of Idaho. Donors may deduct contributions as provided in IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions of the U.S. Tax Code. Since donations will be restricted for the Warm Springs Preserve and used for public purposes, such gifts are considered to be serving a charitable purpose.