Do not visit Coeur d'Alene without taking a walk up Tubbs Hill, beautiful view. It's a very…read moreintermediate hike that's very doable for most visitors. Lace up your sneakers and enjoy your walk up Tubbs Hill; I highly recommend!

If you are new to the Coeur D'Alene area and are looking for a fun little hike that explores a…read moresmall portion of the lake's picturesque shoreline, I recommend visiting the Tubbs Hill Trailhead. There is parking either at McEuen Park or over by the Trailhead marker by Sanders Beach. Hiked during the week and it wasn't too crowded though some of the beach areas scattered along the way are not huge so you may want to get there earlier on weekends. The hike itself is fairly easy to moderate. The main trail is easy, however, if you go off path and down to the shoreline you just have to watch your step. Definitely not for walking around in flip flops.

Gorgeous park right on the water. Beautifully maintained, great for picnics, boating or just…read morerelaxing. Mountains, forest, beautiful body of water - who could ask for more?

My son and I were driving through Couer d'Alene and waiting for a lunch spot to open so checked out…read morethis park next to the library. What an amazing and diverse park! There were very clean basketball courts, a vast open field for walking your pets or playing in, a walking trail, playground area and a fun simple hiking trail up the hillside (not sure if it's part of the same park) It was a great hour exploring the park and the surrounding area!

Tried this one for the first time today after getting some Red Robin nearby. It's a gorgeous park…read morewith lots of mature trees and shade. The playground and splash pad were a little small, but the playground seemed pretty new with fresh wood chips giving it a nice smell. The kids loved it and it was nice to have small benches to sit on around the fence line. There's a 9 hole frisbee golf course I'll have to come back and try. It looked like a decent course that was well maintained. Also, there was a nice, small basketball court with 4 hoops to play on. Bathrooms were what you'd expect at a large park (clean, but smelled like an outdoor bathroom). There was at least one large gazebo with tables under it and I believe some bbqs.

Spacious, well-maintained, park in the belly of Coeur d'Alene suburban tract housing…read more Modest sized splash pad with plenty of surrounding deciduous trees for your shaded lounging pleasure. Bigger playground area with newer equipment including swings and slides for bigger kids. Careful in the summer as the surfaces get hot. Tons of grass and open area. At the time of this visit they were doing a catered event with bounce houses and little food trucks. Plenty of parking in the lot or on the street. For residential parks this is as good as it gets. :)

A park with several ponds, restaurants, sculptures, a kids playground, and all that bourgeoisie…read moreshiz. I remember when this whole area was a blighted gravel hole. I liked it better then. "Progress" they say. Harrumph.

** This review is for the dog park/run in Riverstone, yelp would not let me make a separate add for…read morejust the dog park/run ** Newer dog park in CDA that seems like an afterthought. What it has going for it: - good fencing, gates and entry area - decent size run - dog drinking fountain - poop bags provided - limited views of river What it has going against it: - no small dog run - ground cover is packed dirt...bad drainage - no shade - limited seating - no parking close to run When they were planning Riverstone Park I am sure they needed to check off the box for a dog park, but I think it was at the bottom of the list of priorities since there doesn't seem a lot of thought was put into the planning of this dog park. Access is from the Centennial Trail. The closest parking is on West Suzanne Rd or you will have to park at the parking lot for Riverstone Park and walk over 1/3 mile to this dog run. This public dog run/park is being used mostly by the tenants of the adjacent Riverstone apartments. Add shading, more seating and better ground cover and this is a 3 star dog park/run. Fixed the drainage issue, add a small dog run and better access and this could be a 4 star dog run/park.

This is a nice park right next to the lake in Coeur d'Alene…read more The entire play structure is made from wood, and it's showing its age a little bit. So be ready for that. There are swings, and plenty of the things for the kids to climb on. It's a nice play structure and my kids love it. So why four stars? Parking is terrible, limited, and far away from the play structure.

This is a GREAT park in CDA! We love coming here because it's right next to the beach and within…read morewalking distance to the resort. Parking in nearby lots is pretty easy unless it's a summer weekend! It's a little bit of a walk for little legs so could be worth bringing a stroller. Slides, swings, pretend boats and plenty of climbing and to be found. Area for younger kids as well and the entire playground is fenced in with only two points of entry. Lots of big trees around offer shade in the summer as well!

Neat and tidy newer park in Hayden featuring a playground, baseballs diamonds, restrooms, picnic…read morepavilion and a couple charcoal grills. Ample parking. Large swaths of manicured grass make for nice shaded lounging opportunities under the abundant deciduous and conifer trees. Benches and picnic tables scattered about. Very close to local shopping and some dining opportunities.

Excellent trail for your family to walk on foot or to ride bicycles on. The whole trail is flat. Be…read moreprepared for some uphill and downhill paths, but .... They're easy! We could have gone all the way, but we have a toddler and also 2 pre-teens who were complaining they were hungry. So we had to turn back. Next time, we will come back for more adventure.

One of the best tips friends who live in Coeur d'Alene (CDA) gave us during a recent visit was to…read morebe sure to spend some time on the Centennial Trail. (Also called the North Idaho Centennial Trail.) This was remarkably uncrowded - a few pedestrians, including folks using wheelchairs thanks to the fact this trail is paved and level, and a handfull of cyclists - on the beautiful summer morning we used it. In spite of the fact that summer is peak tourist season for CDA and the the "joint was jumping". Wonderful views, peaceful setting and a chance to really enjoy the serenity of the lake The following is from the friends of Centennial Trail website. We highly recommend this trail if you're visiting CDA. " The 24 mile long North Idaho Centennial Trail is a non-motorized paved trail that extends from Higgens Point on beautiful Lake Coeur d'Alene to the Idaho/Washington border, where it continues another 37 miles into Washington following the Spokane River. Along the trail are numerous rest areas, scenic overlooks and interpretive signs." More info at: http://friendsofcdatrails.org/Centennial/index.html http://www.northidahocentennialtrail.org/

Clean and well-maintained park and playground a few blocks west of Canfield trail access…read more Port-a-potty and trail parking here. Lots of flat open space with a small disc golf course. Paved 0.4 mile loop around the outside. Half-court basketball with four hoops. Horseshoe pits. Playground features two big kid swings and two toddler swings, small climbing wall, and a fairly extensive jungle gym given the size of the park. Playground is fenced in with an exit on each side so it's easier to contain children.