Boise, Idaho · Parks
Admission: Varies
Setting: Outdoor
Aldape Park is a small neighborhood green space in East Boise suited to a short outdoor break or informal play.
Discover family-friendly parks, playgrounds, splash pads, trails, museums, and outdoor adventures throughout Boise, Idaho. Whether you’re looking for a neighborhood playground, scenic Greenbelt walk, splash pad, or a fun weekend destination, Boise offers something for families of all ages to explore.
Boise, Idaho · Parks
Admission: Varies
Setting: Outdoor
Aldape Park is a small neighborhood green space in East Boise suited to a short outdoor break or informal play.
Boise, Idaho · Parks
Setting: Outdoor
Alta Harris Park Site is a 20-acre future riverside community park in southeast Boise’s Harris Ranch area. Frontage work is complete, and Phase 2 construction has begun.
Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Playgrounds, Splash Pads
Admission: Varies
Setting: Outdoor
Ann Morrison Park offers 153 acres of outdoor recreation along the Boise River, with space for family play, sports, and riverside outings.
Boise, Idaho · Parks
Setting: Outdoor
Antelope Bitterbrush Reserve protects 325 acres of wildlife habitat in the northwest Boise foothills. Cartwright Ridge and Barn Owl trails connect the Pierce Park–Cartwright Road area with the Cartwright Ranch and Hidden Springs area.
Parking and access update: The nearby Cartwright Ridge Trailhead parking lot at 9387 N Cartwright Road is closed for construction through spring 2027. An alternative public parking location and walking route into this reserve have not been confirmed. Before planning a visit, contact Ridge to Rivers at 208-608-7811 for current access advice.
Boise, Idaho · Family Attractions, Zoos & Animals
Admission: Paid
Setting: Indoor
Aquarium of Boise is an indoor animal-learning destination near Cole and Franklin roads, with aquatic animals and reptiles.
Boise, Idaho · Camping, Pools & Swimming
Admission: Free
Setting: Outdoor
Badger Creek Campground has five campsites along the Middle Fork Boise River, east of Arrowrock Reservoir. Families can camp, fish, watch wildlife, and explore nearby trails.