Julius Kleiner Park | Meridian Idaho
Posted June 24th, 2014 by brent hanson
Meridian, Idaho is one of the fastest growing communities in the Treasure Valley. With its appealing suburban communities, plentitude of nearby parks and active sports facilities, it comes as no surprise that is has gained quite a draw in recent years. With the addition of the new, “Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park� this nearly 60-acre parcel is located on the busy corner of Eagle Road and Fairview Avenue but is brimming with new and exciting features, including a pond, a bandshell/amphitheater and an extensive grassy area sprinkled with playground equipment, bike trails and picnic shelters. But who exactly is this namesake for whom this area was named after?
By the time that Russian immigrant, Julius Kleiner managed to make his way to American shores, he had endured a tumultuous journey across the immense Russian expanse, traveled the Siberian railways that covered most of Asia and eventually crossed the Great Pacific Ocean. In 1915, at the age of 23, he finally reached Seattle