Barber Park is the perfect place to start your float on the Boise River. The official floating…read moreseason ends on Labor Day, but you can still float from here afterward. Just keep in mind there are no rentals or shuttles back and forth to Ann Morrison Park after that date. Parking is $7 and the park has nice restrooms, a playground, and a convenient staging area to unload your gear before you park. The float ends at Ann Morrison Park, which makes it really easy to plan your trip. I highly recommend floating the Boise River starting from Barber Park. It is a fun and memorable experience!

This was our first time going river rafting and it was such a journey. They have an area where you…read morecan stop the car and pull out any tubes or rafts to blow up. Once you are done, you can drive around and park your car. We had one car waiting at the end so that we could get back to this park. They do have restrooms in two separate spots as well. It is super easy to load the rafts into the water. The season is over right now, so there wasn't too many people into the water. The water was a little cold, but it was refreshing. Along the way, we saw people on hikes and in hammocks. We also saw people fishing as well. This is such a great park. I would love to do this again!

Great neighborhood park with something for everyone! Sure, it may be a simple park- but it's got…read moreeverything you'd need. Playground for the kiddos, tennis courts, beach volleyball, and basketball courts. Other amenities include benches, covered picnic tables, bathrooms, trash cans, and a parking lot. Helen Lowder Park is very well kept- I've never seen the trash overflowing and therefore no one litters here! The bathrooms close in the winter and lock after sunset in the summer but are pretty standard for a public park bathroom. Tons of beautiful, mature trees to keep you cool in the summer- and they turn the most beautiful colors in the fall.

I have been a member of Axiom on Fairview for many years now and finally decided it was time to…read morewrite a review. I used to be a "gym girl" so spent a ridiculous amount of time there, but a few years ago developed a lung issue and couldn't work out and gained a bunch of weight. As someone who has seen both sides of working out while super fit and working out as a heavy girl, I want to commend Axiom on Fairview for treating me the same no matter how I look physically or how little or how much I can do. After a surgery, the lung issue is resolved so I am ready to get back at it! The gym itself is great - plenty of equipment, and this is one of the busiest gyms - there are LOTS of people that go here, especially during peak hours before and after work. Machines are kept clean and in good repair and the locker rooms are plenty big enough, clean and have everything you need. I would also like to call out Justin for his awesome customer service when I did have an issue. Kudos on making a great impression by going above and beyond what was expected. I plan to be a member for many years to come.

Sadly, this Gym located on Fairview and Cole in Boise, Idaho, has been going downhill for some…read moretime. I've been a member for several years and am now looking to cancel due to strange billing practices, a filthy pool, and rude employees. For example, the customer service comment at the bottom of my review is way off base, as this gym DOES have a pool. Its gross and smells like pee. Lucky for our community a new Gym is opening across the street!

A really well thought out educational displays that are touch screen interactive. Tells the story…read moreof how water is moved around southern Idaho and how the wastewater is processed and returned to the environment. Not just a kid thing, but adults should enjoy the process of water reclamation. Great teaching tool for residents who need to understand the water resources. California could learn a lot from the measures taken by Idahoans to preserve fhis valuable resource.

I can't believe this place is free! There was so much to do and learn. Our toddlers played for…read morenearly 2 hours!

This walking trail -- no bicycles or motor vehicles allowed -- is located along the Boise River,…read morenext to the Boise Greenbelt. It extends for 1.6 miles toward the East ParkCenter Bridge. Benches are located throughout the trail and there's plenty of plants and birds that inhabit the area. Bethine Church, who died in December 2013, was a tireless advocate for conserving and protecting public lands. It was fitting that the unpaved trail was named after her.

We love exploring the numerous trails around Boise. The Bethine Church River Trail is a great…read morenature trail restricted to pedestrians. Dogs on leash are welcome. The trail is open from sunrise to sunset. In the nearby ponds we've seen ducks and swans. You can exit the trail into adjacent neighborhoods or continue on the Greenbelt trail system.

Boise State students--you have it so good when it comes to a recreation center!…read more All the things: Indoor track, volleyball courts, basketball courts, free weights, weight machines, stretching areas, cardio equipment, various classes throughout the week, an indoor climbing gym, and pool/hot tub! You have practically everything that your heart could wish for in this work out facility. My favorite part: While I'm a fan of all the offerings that this facility has, my favorite is the climbing wall! All you have to do is take their intro to belay/bouldering skills class and then you can use the wall (when it's open) for the semester. I had never climbed prior to coming here, and they made it a fun/exciting/not intimidating process to learn. They have shoes that you can rent (this costs a few dollars) and harnesses (free)! The climbing gym also has several different courses varying in difficulty, so whether you are a newbie or an expert, you'll have a fun yet challenging time! Cost: If you are a full-time student, the cost for the rec center is included in your tuition...score. And if you want to continue your membership after graduating, their prices for alumni are compararble to other gyms in the area (about $29/month).