Bernie Fisher Park

1.4 mi

My wife and I discovered this park on a whim while looking at possible wedding locations back in…read more2021. On first glance, it wasn't what we were looking for as a potential wedding venue, but we still enjoyed an afternoon outing, walking in the park, getting some sunlight, and seeing the rest of the location. Just shortly passed the park was Indian Creek so we got to watch it flowing by like a raging river. It was truly spectacular. Well, not necessarily part of the park itself. It's definitely a nice charm. Just a stone. Throw away the park and plenty of space for kids, a picnic area, and a very large porta potty.

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Indian Creek

Discovery Park

(8 reviews)

4.4 mi

We love Discovery Park! And, if we had young kids, we would definitely take them here!…read more We do have dogs though, and they are currently expanding their dog parks. Yes, there are two - one for large dogs and one for smaller dogs. Not only that, but we also walk them around the full park until they've had enough exercise. Discovery is a HUGE park with baseball fields, dog parks, a skate and biking park, plus a well-built and fun play area for kids. I'm pretty sure we walked by a huge sand pit for kids to plain too! It's loaded with things to do, and we highly recommend it!! It's clean, beautiful, and offers a huge variety of things to do!!

This is such an awesome park! It is located pretty far south in Meridian, but if you are one of the…read morepoor people that live in this restaurant and entertainment desert, then hurray for you! Discovery park mixes all the fabulous things of a traditional park with educational pieces about Idaho. The play structure is great. It has usual bits like slides and nets to climb, but it also has funky bridges, musical components and a variety of ladders. There are two very long zip lines with the attached seat, making it perfect for all ages. (Yes even my 32 year old husband thought it was amazing) There are these super fun roller slides that are fun for older kids to try and climb, but also littles who don't like to go too fast on a slide. I love that this is the rubberized surface. When you have an early walker, this is the best type of park to go to. Behind the play structure is the best part of this park. They have a water feature to help kids learn about Idaho rivers! Kids can play in the sand, dig ditches and levies and divert water streams. There is also a traditional splash pad around the side. There are three covered picnic areas, large bathrooms and plenty of parking. This is a wonderful new park addition to our community!

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Franklin Park

11.4 mi

Wonderful Boise Parks & Recs playground! Clean, and very cool playground. Lots of climbing for kids…read more4-15. Splash pad, picnic tables and shade. Great gem in a neighborhood. Quiet and safe. Great find!

Playground photo.

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Splash pad!

Fuller Park

8.8 mi

What a neat story if you stopped, read the placard's about the Fuller family and their donation of…read moreland... This park is large and lovely tucked right in the neighborhood. The pond is great for fishing and you can ride bike or walk.

This park is awesome. Tons of walking paths. A beautiful fishing pond. A fantastic playground,…read more what more could you ask for? I have never been when it was overly crowded and I enjoy the cleanliness of the park. There are always people here but it doesn't feel crowded and everyone has always been respectful of others at the park.

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Lakeview Park

9.3 mi

As of April 2023, this park has been completely revamped. There is all brand new equipment. Out of…read morerespect for the dozens of kids here right now, I won't take any pictures but you have to come check out the updated park. It is amazing.

This is a cool place! Nice big park and the surrounding area is very nice! Taken care of nice, and…read morethe park on the other side of the hill is beautiful with ducks and a pond

Stream where the ducks like to play

Weeble wobble picnic area

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Beautiful park just opposite of the playground on the other side of the hill

Wilson Ponds

7.6 mi

***children*** please do not allow your children to throw rocks or other items at the ducks &…read moregeese!!!!!! this is a peaceful, beautiful reserve & trail, the home of much wildlife, it is not okay to allow your children to harass the animals

What a lovely trail... that I've visited many times over the 8 years I've been here... but it had…read morebeen a few years since I'd come last... glad I came again! Whether it's fishing, birding, walking or talking... a lovely spot to bring people of all ages. With an asphalt trail around the main ponds... I'd rate this as fairly accessible. Enjoy!

Birds

Asphalt & dirt trails

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Trail

Robie Creek Park

(6 reviews)

13.7 mi

Fun little area for paddle boards. Not too busy, easy to find. Parking can be tricky if it does…read morehappen to be busy.

We spent two afternoons here fishing and playing! The highlight was sitting at the edge of the dock…read moretrying to catch some fish! It is absolutely beautiful out on the lake, and the views can't be beat. Here are some thoughts/recommendations for your visit: -The dock is NOT the place to fish with young children. It sways back and forth and kids are likely to fall in if they aren't watched carefully! Also be careful- there is lots of bird and deer poop on the dock! -It's hard to guess what might make the fish bite. Salmon eggs seemed to attract the most fish, but we still only caught one. We tried worms and fishing cheese as well. -The playground is really fun for kids, but the grassy area is filled with poop that make it hard to walk safely -The parking is so close to the lake, which was awesome!! Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here, and would recommend a visit! It's not a terribly far drive from Boise, either.

So serene! (Did I mention, you're out of cell reception here?)

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A beautiful escape - just 25 minutes out of town.

Quinn's Pond

4.3

(19 reviews)

13.2 mi

This is a fun place to cool off on a hot day. Plenty of parking that lines the pond area so you…read moredon't have to carry things very far to get to the water. There's a nice sandy beach where you can set up your things. If you need it there are shaded and unshaded picnic tables on the pavement and bike racks to lock up your bikes nearby. Lots of ducks and geese so watch for poop bombs but not that bad. Overall a clean park. We noticed scuba divers, fishermen, magnet fishers, kayakers, and lots of paddle boards. The water is pretty clear and clean and is on the cooler side. There are rentals available if you want to pick up a paddle board or bring your own. On the hot summer weekends, get there before 11am because there is little to no parking after noon.

Great area for summer recreation. Lots of walking and bike paths, a few sandy beaches, picnic…read moretables overlooking the water. Very clean in the areas we explored on our paddleboard. Plenty of the ducks came close to visit, probably looking for food, but not aggressive at all. Really nice park and water area in the middle of Boise.

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Renaissance Park

6.0 mi

Clean bathrooms with soap n water! Beautiful lush grass, huge open field for throwing ball or…read morecatch. Swings, slides, paved walking trails, small water area with birdsn cattails. Great place for a picnic shade trees. The kids loved it. Only downside was the water. Fountains were not working. So bring your own water. I thought I would make a review since when we were looking for a park to take the kids to and play with swings and slides. The last review of this park was 14 years ago so I wanted to give an updated review. It is a five out of five cute small clean fun. The kids didn't wanna leave. No dog park, but there are plenty of dogs on leash walking around with their owners who are very responsible with picking up after them. The grass is clean and beautiful for picnics throwing the football playing catch or having fun with the kids playing Frisbee plenty of room for multiple families

This park is one of our favorites. It is big and beautiful and in a perfect location.read more

Art work near the parking area- beautiful

Play equipment, slides n monkey bars: swings are in an area next to it (not pictured)

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Boise River Greenbelt

4.8

(74 reviews)

13.6 mi

It's crazy to say this but I have lived in Boise for 30+ years and have never been on a majority of…read morethe greenbelt. I have been to a couple spots but not a good portion of the belt. It was sunny, warm and beautiful out today so I took it as a sign to take a bike ride along the river. I started my ride at the Marigold and Glenwood entrance. I made my way down the path. A lot of construction going on for the new park that is being built by the Fairgrounds. I look forward to checking it out when it's finally complete. The ride along the river was beautiful. The trail was easy to ride and had a lot of spots you can stop at to check out. Wildlife, plant life and of course the water. Every stretch of the river is so different. I did stop at a part of the river that looked like a lagoon. The trees covering the benched area. The sun shining through the branches. You get beautiful rays of sun peaking through. It was truly a magical area. Made my way further down by the white water rafting area. People everywhere on thier bikes or folks just walking. Everyone had the same idea about enjoying this beautiful weather today. We were all soaking up mother earth. I biked all the way down to Main and Chinden. I decided to flip around. I still had to ride my bike home and didn't want to overwhelm myself with a longer ride back to my house which was another mile from the Marigold entrance. If I would have had a partner with me or have driven to the river, I probably would have continued on. But, that's for another adventure! This stretch of the river was so pretty. I'm happy I got to check it out today. It's amazing how beautiful our little city is. I'm looking forward to checking out the other side of the river heading towards Eagle. I'm sure it's just a beautiful as what I experienced today.

Spanning 25 miles and connecting several towns, the Boise River Greenbelt is an absolute marvel of…read morea public park. I just love how everyone is doing their own thing, whether that's walking, strolling, biking, fishing, kayaking or even surfing! Yes that's right, there's a section where you can actually surf the stream.. how cool is that?! There a signs at the entrances that remind people not to be a "speed demon" and also signs warning about blind curves, which I very much appreciated. We rented those Lime electric scooters and were able to scoot nearly the entire path, which felt so epic and fun. Of course, we were mindful of pedestrians, bikes and foot traffic. One of my favorites parts of the path was when went past the Boise Zoo and saw not just one, but too giraffes poking their heads up at the trees. They were ginormous and even seems to acknowledge us with curious eyes and ears. What a special treat to have such an open, accessible and convenient public space right in the heart of a city!

Sunny days on the Boise River Greenbelt!

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Roaring Springs Waterpark

3.8

(90 reviews)

7.1 mi

Very much a big fan of this really fun waterpark. Lots of great options from simple and safe to…read moreedgy and fun. There is something targeted for all ages and level of adventure. One of the highlights is their wave pool. Been in plenty of janky wave pools that barely create any undulance at all. RS' wave pool creates genuine waves and genuine fun. I feel you get way more food options than your average waterpark. Normally it's just cheeseburgers and pizza. At RS you'll also find chicken fingers, hot dogs, and tacos. Needless to say, ice cream and Dippin' Dots are served aplenty. The staff deserves a 5-star shout out all on their own. I think we've all experienced at least once before a staff of teens that are disinterested, inattentive, bored, or...teenagery, lol. I noticed every awesome teen at RS was the opposite. They were very talkative, playful, and funny with my kids. I thought about how important this is for kids who might be scared when they reach the summit of a slide and look down with second thoughts. The staff seems like they'd know to handle the situation with warmth and encouragement. My only wish is that RS had more family rides, in other words, more 4+ person raft rides. It was a busy day and we didn't ride everything, so I may have missed it, but it only seemed like there were two. If the park expands/builds more slides, I would hope they're family sized.

Great water park for littles and bigs. A little for all. Plenty of snacks and food to buy. The…read moredown fall is almost all the shades areas even in the grass you have to rent... not even a lot of shade by the baby areas. And the rentals are atrocious priced. So if shades a priority and you have little a but don't have thousands you might wanna wait till the kids are a little older. They do have a bathing suit shop and sell swim diapers also.

Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream

Waterslides

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Boise River Greenbelt

4.8

(74 reviews)

13.6 mi

It's crazy to say this but I have lived in Boise for 30+ years and have never been on a majority of…read morethe greenbelt. I have been to a couple spots but not a good portion of the belt. It was sunny, warm and beautiful out today so I took it as a sign to take a bike ride along the river. I started my ride at the Marigold and Glenwood entrance. I made my way down the path. A lot of construction going on for the new park that is being built by the Fairgrounds. I look forward to checking it out when it's finally complete. The ride along the river was beautiful. The trail was easy to ride and had a lot of spots you can stop at to check out. Wildlife, plant life and of course the water. Every stretch of the river is so different. I did stop at a part of the river that looked like a lagoon. The trees covering the benched area. The sun shining through the branches. You get beautiful rays of sun peaking through. It was truly a magical area. Made my way further down by the white water rafting area. People everywhere on thier bikes or folks just walking. Everyone had the same idea about enjoying this beautiful weather today. We were all soaking up mother earth. I biked all the way down to Main and Chinden. I decided to flip around. I still had to ride my bike home and didn't want to overwhelm myself with a longer ride back to my house which was another mile from the Marigold entrance. If I would have had a partner with me or have driven to the river, I probably would have continued on. But, that's for another adventure! This stretch of the river was so pretty. I'm happy I got to check it out today. It's amazing how beautiful our little city is. I'm looking forward to checking out the other side of the river heading towards Eagle. I'm sure it's just a beautiful as what I experienced today.

Spanning 25 miles and connecting several towns, the Boise River Greenbelt is an absolute marvel of…read morea public park. I just love how everyone is doing their own thing, whether that's walking, strolling, biking, fishing, kayaking or even surfing! Yes that's right, there's a section where you can actually surf the stream.. how cool is that?! There a signs at the entrances that remind people not to be a "speed demon" and also signs warning about blind curves, which I very much appreciated. We rented those Lime electric scooters and were able to scoot nearly the entire path, which felt so epic and fun. Of course, we were mindful of pedestrians, bikes and foot traffic. One of my favorites parts of the path was when went past the Boise Zoo and saw not just one, but too giraffes poking their heads up at the trees. They were ginormous and even seems to acknowledge us with curious eyes and ears. What a special treat to have such an open, accessible and convenient public space right in the heart of a city!

Sunny days on the Boise River Greenbelt!

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Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail

4.2

(6 reviews)

15.0 mi

Hull's Gulch is one of the many trails behind Camelback park and is one of the main reasons why…read moreliving in Boise is so amazing. Proximity from downtown to this well-kept trail makes it fun for everyone and a great hike for visitors and locals. This trail starts a bit after the main parking lots and takes a dirt road- an SUV or truck type of car is probably best for this. I would say this is for the intermediate/expert hiker. It's around 7 miles and has some steep hills. So, hiking boots or athletic shoes are a must. It takes around 2.5-3 hours and there are tons of very picturesque places to stop along the creek (or crick, as many Idahoans say). During the summer months here in Boise, it stays light out until 9-10 pm. So I love starting this hike after work hours, without the worry of it getting too dark before getting back. You can see a lot of wildlife- birds, snakes, bugs, etc. There are usually a decent amount of people who walk their dog off-leash here. Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail vs. the other foothill trails, there tend to be more bikers and fewer hikers. If you're into mountain biking, this would be a great trail for you!

Hull's Gulch Interpretive Trail is a roughly 7 mile (there and back) trail that meanders through…read morethe Boise foothills. It is uphill, though not steeply so (the elevation increase throughout the duration of the trail is roughly 1000 feet). We came midmorning on a Saturday and it took our party of 3 roughly 3 hours to complete (with some stopping for picture taking). The trail follows alongside a creek and so there are some picturesque spots. At the top of the trail there is a small waterfall (the amount of water depends on the time of year and snowmelt). There are informative and poetic signs (I'm not being sarcastic--truly--they have signs with poetry!) sprinkled throughout the trail and a few lovely (wide and sturdy) foot bridges along the path as well. The road to drive to the trail head isn't paved and though could be traversed by car, there were a couple of ruts that made me glad we drove our CRV and not our Accord, so something to think about if you have a low vehicle. Also, it is quite long, so I wouldn't recommend it for little ones and the path isn't wide enough in some areas for a jogger type stroller (and too rough for a conventional one). But, for older kids with stamina, it's great! Plus, given it's a there and back hike--you could always turn around at any point if it proves to much for some! The proximity to downtown is great and at the top where the waterfall is, there is also a gorgeous vantage, through a valley between the foothills, of the downtown skyline. Fresh air, gurgling creek, and nature poetry-- Get to it!

Hike almost killed my son

Raptor in flight

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Marianne Williams Park

4.8

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Love this little park. Strangely enough, this park is what ultimately convinced us to move to Boise…read moreIdaho from Leawood Kansas. We were looking for potential apartments in either Denver/Colorado Springs or Boise. We wanted a view and a place to exercise (walking, biking, or even a good gym). Our final decision came by walking this park, which happens to have a walk path along the Boise River Greenbelt. So, the park is nice with a fountain, a gazebo, and so on, but it really won our hearts because it conveyed, to us, the spirit of Boise - parks, greenbelt, outdoor activities, and just a nice place to live. I'm sure this prejudiced my five star rating, but I think it would have gotten five stars anyway, just as Boise as a city has for us so far.

This is a new gem in Boise's wonderful park system. The land for the 72-acre park next to the Boise…read moreRiver was donated to the city by Larry Williams to honor his wife Marianne. It's easily accessed by Warm Springs Avenue at East Parkcenter Boulevard. I rode by bicycle there along the Boise Greenbelt. The park is located east of Warm Springs Golf Course. The city has already added paved walking trails that are off-limits to bikes, but a bicycle trail circles the whole park. There's grassy fields, ponds stocked with fish, a gazebo and restrooms. The wooden fences surrounding cattails and wetlands gives the park a rustic look. There's plenty of parking and it won't take long for the park to become one of the city's favorites.

Comba Park

4.0

Small community park that isn't overcrowded with people. There's an awesome play area and a pretty…read moredecent splash pad. Since it is not well known it's not over crowded. Lots of trees for shade. Pretty park with lots to do and not a lot of people.

This park has a kid splash pad, which bumps up the rating for me since those are so rare here in…read moreBoise. However, it's a very small splash pad (one ball that squirts a jet straight up, one bucket that dumps, a "piano" that has 6ish jets about 4 ft high). The playground structures are cool but few. One triple-dodecahedron with climbing holds, one big rope climbing thing that spins like a merry-go-round, and a bouncy motorcycle thing. No picnic tables. Four unshaded benches that are really low to the ground.

Fort Boise Park

This park is amazing! Located right next to the Fort Boise Community Center, this park is equipped…read morewith two large baseball fields, a skatepark, restrooms and tennis courts. I came here because I am playing in a softball league through the city (it is a blast and I highly recommend everyone give it a go)! Our first game was at Fort Boise Park. The field we played on was so well kept, the grass in surrounding areas is groomed, and overall this park is so clean! It is close to the foothills and I imagine you could park in the lot here and then take a trail up to the foothills for a good run/hike.

Nicholson Park

My wife and I discovered this park on a whim while looking at possible wedding locations back in…read more2021. On first glance, it wasn't what we were looking for as a potential wedding venue, but we still enjoyed an afternoon outing, walking in the park, getting some sunlight, and seeing the rest of the location. Just shortly passed the park was Indian Creek so we got to watch it flowing by like a raging river. It was truly spectacular. Well, not necessarily part of the park itself. It's definitely a nice charm. Just a stone. Throw away the park and plenty of space for kids, a picnic area, and a very large porta potty.

Cecil D Andrus Park

I drive by this park every week coming to and from work. With life being so crazy, you really don't…read moreget to stop and smell the roses sometimes. I had labs today at St. Luke's. I decided to walk from the hospital down to 8th st. to grab a coffee. With it being so beautiful out, I took the opportunity to enjoy the morning. I grabbed my coffee and went to go peep out this park. The park is simple, small and beautiful. The grass is lush, the flowers are vibrant and the vibe is calm. I walked around to check everything out. For it being downtown and all the cars that are buzzing by, it truly was relaxing. I was able to chill at a picnic table for a bit. I sipped on my coffee and absorbed mother nature. The sun hitting just right. The light coming through the tree branches. And the wind gently hitting your face. It was truly a beautiful moment. With the Capital looking all majestic in the background, it's hard not to appreciate how stunning this park is. I adore living in our little city. And I adore how maintained and magical this small park is. I'm happy I got to stop and smell the roses at the park today. Life takes over sometimes but it's so important to stop once in a while to enjoy it. You might miss gorgeous opportunities like the one I had today.

This lovely park is across from the Idaho State Capitol. It honors Cecil Andrus who served as 26th…read moreand 28th governor of Idaho for a total of 14 years. He also served as US Secretary of the Interior from 1977 to 1981 under President Jimmy Carter. Andrus was known as a strong conservationist and held strong environmental views. During this second stint as governor, Andrus vigorously opposed federal efforts to store nuclear waste in Idaho. Other than the beautifully smooth concrete paths, lovely shade trees, and bright green grass, the park has a number of captions that detail the life and history of Governor Andrus. A fabulous tribute. [Review 17771 overall - 46 in Idaho - 1292 of 2022.]

Bowden Park

Great little 3 acre park in a quiet neighborhood. You think you're driving to someone's house and…read morethen bam, the playground is there. It's been recently renovated with inclusive equipment and even a Spanish/English/Visual board. Well maintained and I guess if you go at the right time, there is shade from the mature trees. Kiddo chose this park for the spinning grey seat which is a fun merry go round style structure similar to the one at Molenaar. Faster than the globe one at Reid Merrill. There is also metal outdoor workout machines facing the park so you can do a pull up while watching the kids. Kiddo says this one is awesome since lots of different places to climb, decent slide, and the structure is long to walk on so great for games of grounders and/or tag. Street parking with one accessible spot. Also has bathrooms but didnt use. Has picnic tables and benches nearby.

Willow Lane Park

Boise summers get hot! And if you go to a play structure past 10:00am, your little person is going…read moreto experience hot hands and buns from the lava like slide and swings. But not at Willow Lane! This is a very large Athletic Complex, but they also have a small traditional play structure and a more imaginative one. And the best part is these are fully shaded for the entire day. The only part that is not shaded around noon is the swings (but that is a real win, because you won't have to push your kid). There is a small bathroom right by the play equipment and lots of paths if you have a scooter or bike rider. It's a great little park.

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Heritage Park

Come see the new & even more improved park! More parking scattered around downtown, more shops, of…read morebigger variety... & new bathrooms!

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