Boise Parks and Recreation

Boise Parks and Recreation Enhancing Boise's quality of life through access to parks, open space and affordable programming. Learn more at cityofboise.org/parks
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Welcome to Boise Parks and Recreation, where we seek to provide healthy activities in our community. We're glad you stopped in to learn more about our people and places, and we hope you enjoy exploring the many activities, open spaces, and park facilities available in our city. You are invited to visit Fort Boise Community Center, Idaho IceWorld, Warm Springs Golf Course, Quail Hollow Golf Course

and Zoo Boise as well as the beautiful Boise River Greenbelt, the city's six outdoor pools and more than 100 parks.

Hey West Boise neighbors! 🌷 Ustick in Bloom is happening this Saturday, June 6 at Redwood Park (2675 N. Shamrock Avenue)...
06/03/2026

Hey West Boise neighbors! 🌷 Ustick in Bloom is happening this Saturday, June 6 at Redwood Park (2675 N. Shamrock Avenue). From 5 to 9 p.m. enjoy live music, a beer garden (21+ and over), craft vendors, and food trucks in partnership with the West Valley Neighborhood Association and the City of Boise's Energize Our Neighborhoods program. This event is free to attend!

Thank you to the Boise Fire Department for such a quick response to this incident at Esther Simplot Park last night (Jun...
06/03/2026

Thank you to the Boise Fire Department for such a quick response to this incident at Esther Simplot Park last night (June 2). The nature trail that runs along the north side of ponds 1 and 2 remains open, but please stay out of burned areas for your own safety.

Hikes + Hops is back with a special non-hops edition! Join us this Friday, June 5 at the Foothills Learning Center for a...
06/02/2026

Hikes + Hops is back with a special non-hops edition! Join us this Friday, June 5 at the Foothills Learning Center for a guided trail hike followed by farm-fresh mocktails served up by our partners at Boise Urban Garden School 🌺🍹

All ages are welcome and tickets are $10 per person. Reserve your spot here: https://ow.ly/TWXt50Z0l8K

Thank you to all of the families and project partners who joined us to dedicate the new playground and more accessible f...
06/02/2026

Thank you to all of the families and project partners who joined us to dedicate the new playground and more accessible features at Fairview Park (2300 W. Idaho Street)! 🛝🍦We are excited to see how the $1.8 million investment into this neighborhood park site continues to help kids learn, grow and explore.

Learn more about the play equipment and playground communication board installed on site on our website: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/fairview-park/fairview-playground-information/

The Ridge to Rivers trail team is constructing a new trail connection in Table Rock Reserve. The .8-mile single track ro...
06/02/2026

The Ridge to Rivers trail team is constructing a new trail connection in Table Rock Reserve. The .8-mile single track route will connect Rock Garden to Table Rock Trail and is being built on land recently donated by the Satz Family above Warm Springs Avenue. Thank you for staying out of closed areas for your own safety. The new trail is expected to open later this summer!

Come celebrate the new playground, accessible pathways, refreshed sport courts and more at Fairview Park! Join City of B...
05/31/2026

Come celebrate the new playground, accessible pathways, refreshed sport courts and more at Fairview Park! Join City of Boise leaders, project partners and community members at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 1 as we cut a ceremonial ribbon and officially dedicate these improved amenities. Plus, Sunset Soft Serve will be serving up delicious treats! The neighborhood park located off W. Idaho Street is a popular gathering place for families. More than 2,400 residents live within a 10 minute walk. All ages are welcome at the dedication event—see you there!

Visit our website to learn more about Fairview Park: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/fairview-park/

Join us for FREE guided tours of the Boise Depot today, May 31 at noon and 1:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and no tickets...
05/31/2026

Join us for FREE guided tours of the Boise Depot today, May 31 at noon and 1:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and no tickets are required. Just check in when you arrive! Explore the Great Hall, walk the Platt Garden grounds and enjoy the view from the iconic bell tower. The Boise Depot is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today if you'd prefer to pop by and look around on your own. Have a wonderful Sunday, Boise!

Splash into summer! Boise's outdoor municipal pools are open for the season. Daily hours and programming schedules vary ...
05/30/2026

Splash into summer! Boise's outdoor municipal pools are open for the season. Daily hours and programming schedules vary at Borah, Fairmont, Ivywild and the Natatorium Pools. On Saturdays, open swim is offered from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at all locations. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/pools-aquatics/

Photo Location: Natatorium Pool and Hydrotube Slide

Join us at Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) on Friday, June 26th for a fun and free teen takeover event✌️🏵️ Teens are in...
05/29/2026

Join us at Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) on Friday, June 26th for a fun and free teen takeover event✌️🏵️ Teens are invited to enjoy food, music, art and games for free while exploring BUGS and other teen programs and resources available to them. Valley Regional Transit is offering free bussing for teens all summer long - including to this event!
Register for free to save your spot: https://ow.ly/ESgx50Z1jQT

Address

1104 Royal Boulevard
Boise, ID
83706

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12086087600

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