1882 - Tony A. Tubbs immigrated from Germany and came to the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho area.
1884 - West side of site was registered as "The Tubbs Addition to the City of Coeur d'Alene." It featured eleven lots which were about three hundred feet square.
Tony A. Tubbs later became the first Justice of the Peace and was credited with building the first known hotel in Coeur d'Alene which was called "Hotel d'Landing". He was said to be a happy-go-lucky man who was liked by all.
Tubbs Hill is comprised of 135 acres of publicly owned land. It is largely undeveloped and only a few man-made elements are found in what is essentially an urban wilderness area., accessible only by foot. Tubbs Hill offers as great a picturesque scenery and tranquil setting as anyone could hope to find in a natural park.
Tubbs Hill was obtained through four separate purchases that spanned a period of over 40 years. The first 33 acres were purchased in 1936 for $19,000.00, following voter approval of a bond issue for that amount. The property included what is now known as McEuen Field, the present site of City Hall, and a narrow strip of waterfront property along the west side of the hill extending to the southwest point. It was not until 1969 that the second purchase was made for 34 additional acres. At that time Tubbs Hill was dedicated to the people forever. In 1974, 34 more acres were purchased. The last land purchase was in 1977 for another 34 acres. Coeur d'Alene is proud to have Tubbs Hill as part of its park system and hopes that you enjoy this unique park setting.
