All Family Attractions

Twin Falls City Pool

Twin Falls, Idaho · Family Attractions, Pools & Swimming

Twin Falls City Pool offers open swimming, lessons, lap swimming and scheduled water activities at 756 Locust Street North. A renovated facility includes family and accessible changing amenities.

Admission: Pool pass or applicable day admission required; confirm current rates
Hours: Open swim: weekdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., subject to closures
Parking: Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms: Locker rooms, showers and family/ADA restroom
Access: Family/ADA restroom and shower; confirm pool-entry assistance
Setting: Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Open and lap swimming
Swim instruction
Locker rooms and showers
Family/ADA restroom and shower

💡 Good to Know

Regular open swim is Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Meets and special events can close all or part of the pool.
Check the dated closure notices and admission rules before each visit. Groups of 10 or more should call ahead.
Children under 8 need an adult present. Children 5 and younger require in-water supervision within arm's reach under the city's posted policy.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: The city lists full pool closures on October 17, 24 and 31, 2026, and an early closure at 2:30 p.m. on October 29. Check the current city notice before traveling.

Cascade Aquatic & Recreation Center

Cascade, Idaho · Family Attractions, Indoor Fun, Pools & Swimming

Cascade Aquatic & Recreation Center offers swimming, fitness activities and family programs at 333 Kelly’s Parkway.

Admission: Day passes: ages 0–2 free; ages 3–17 $6; ages 18–59 $10; ages 60+ $8; active military with ID $8
Hours: Facility: Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Pool closes 15 minutes earlier
Parking: Off-street parking
Restrooms: On-site restrooms; confirm current opening
Access: Confirm pool-entry assistance and fitness-area access with staff
Setting: Pool and recreation center · Year-round

🌳 Amenities & Features

🏊 Heated swimming pool
🎓 Swim lessons
🏋️ Fitness facilities
🏊 Youth swim team
🎉 Reservable event room

💡 Good to Know

The pool closes 15 minutes before the facility. Scheduled classes, events and maintenance may limit open swim.
The current open-swim schedule starts at 6 a.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, matching facility opening. Classes and maintenance may limit swim space.
Parties must reserve the upstairs event room; check the current calendar and day-pass price sheet before visiting.

Official information · Hours · Open swim · Day-pass prices

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Lake Cascade State Park

Cascade, Idaho · Family Attractions, Parks

Lake Cascade State Park offers camping, boat launches and day-use recreation at multiple areas around the reservoir.

Admission: $7 vehicle entrance or accepted park pass; camping extra
Hours: Check the selected area’s posted hours and seasonal access
Parking: Varies by campground or day-use area
Restrooms: Flush toilets and shower houses winterized; confirm vault-toilet availability at your chosen area
Access: Designated accessible campsites, ramps, restrooms and yurts
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

🏕️ Tent and RV camping
🛖 Group yurts
🚤 Boat launches
🎣 Fishing
🧺 Picnic areas
🥾 Trails

💡 Good to Know

All handling docks have been removed for the season, confirmed in the official park update checked October 18, 2026; the removal completion date was not announced. Confirm your intended boat ramp and current water levels before visiting. This notice does not confirm that older low-water restrictions have ended.
All water systems, shower houses, flush toilets and septic hookups are now winterized, with water and sewer off until spring startup. Camp hosts have left for the season; after-hours help is available at 208-849-1016. The latest notice requires reservations except at Van Wyck and Blue Heron, but older text also excepts Curlew. Confirm Curlew’s status directly.
Choose your destination area before navigating; the park-office address does not locate every campground. Pack out rubbish.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-18

Ponderosa State Park

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions, Parks

Ponderosa State Park beside Payette Lake offers trails, lakeshore recreation and overnight stays near McCall. Families can choose a picnic, a shorter nature walk, camping or a cabin visit.

Visitor update (October 15, 2026): The October 9, 2026 park update confirms that Meadow Marsh trail remains closed during post-burn monitoring. No reopening date has been announced. Brief road closures are also expected near Water Tower 2 during restoration work in October. Check current park notices before hiking. Official visitor notice

Admission: State-park entrance and overnight fees vary
Hours: Day use generally 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; seasonal services vary
Parking: Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms: Restrooms and campground facilities; service varies by location/season
Access: Designated accessible trails, restrooms, cabins, campsites and boat facilities
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Hiking and biking trails
Lake access and boat facilities
Campsites and cabins
Summer Junior Ranger programs
Winter ski and snowshoe routes
Visitor center

💡 Good to Know

Published day-use hours are generally 7 a.m.-10 p.m., subject to park changes. Confirm entrance fees and overnight reservations separately.
Accessible trails, restrooms, campsites, cabins and boat facilities are listed; reserve or identify the specific facility you need.
Seasonal services and activities vary between units. Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet and confirm lodging pet restrictions.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

McCall Lake Cruises

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions

McCall Lake Cruises offers scheduled outings on Payette Lake aboard The Idaho. The operator lists a family-friendly 90-minute public cruise as well as sunset trips and private charters.

Admission: 90-minute public cruise: adults 18+ $39; ages 4–17 $35; ages 0–3 $9; other sailings priced separately
Hours: Usual public-cruise season mid-May–mid-September; confirm calendar for special or later sailings
Parking: Free street parking or public lot on 1st Street; do not use the Albertsons customer lot
Restrooms: Two restrooms inside the rear of the cabin
Access: Dock approach has a steep alley, uneven gravel and ten steps; no wheelchair-accessible dock route
Setting: Both
Food available: Drinks and treats for purchase

🌳 Amenities & Features

Ninety-minute public sightseeing cruise
Enclosed cabin and rooftop deck
Sunset cruises when scheduled
Nonalcoholic drinks and treats for purchase

💡 Good to Know

Book for a specific sailing and check the calendar; cruise times and availability vary.
Public sightseeing, sunset sailings and private events have different booking arrangements.
Check in at Suite 3 of the Yacht Club Building, 203 E. Lake Street. Pre-boarding begins 30 minutes before departure, via the west alley. Guests under 18 need a parent or guardian; no outside food or drinks, including personal water bottles, on public cruises.

Official source for this update

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Brundage Mountain Resort

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions

Brundage Mountain Resort near McCall offers skiing and snowboarding in winter, plus biking, hiking, scenic rides and disc golf during its summer program.

2026-27 season update (checked October 15, 2026): Brundage projects November 27, 2026 for the start of its 2026-27 winter season, subject to weather and snow. Individual lifts and mountain services will open according to the resort’s operating report. Smoky’s fall game-day hours are listed separately from ski operations. Official season information

Admission: Tickets and prices depend on the activity and date; check the resort before booking
Hours: Projected winter opening November 27, 2026, weather and snow permitting; check daily lift status
Parking: Designated resort lots; follow attendants and the resort parking map
Restrooms: Base-area facilities; confirm availability outside operating hours
Access: Adaptive ski and snowboard lessons by appointment through AWeSOMe!; ask about routes and facilities for your visit
Setting: Outdoor · Seasonal activities
Food available: Resort dining follows its own schedule

🌳 Amenities & Features

⛷️ Skiing and snowboarding in season
🚵 Mountain-bike trails
🥾 Hiking trails
🥏 Disc golf
🚡 Seasonal scenic chairlift rides

💡 Good to Know

Downhill bike trails are for downhill cycling only. Use designated hiking or shared trails for walking; closed-toe shoes are recommended.
Rentals, dining, events and lifts can have different schedules. Check the service you need before driving up.
Adaptive lessons depend on instructor availability; contact AWeSOMe! at 208-315-4275.

Official information · Summer operations · Adaptive lessons · Parking map

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Manchester Ice & Event Centre

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions, Indoor Fun

Manchester Ice & Event Centre in downtown McCall offers public skating alongside organized ice sports and lessons. Public sessions vary around the event schedule, so check the calendar for your visit date.

Admission: Public skate: adults $10, ages 12 and under $8; skate rental $4
Hours: Public sessions vary; check the current rink calendar
Parking: Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms: Current availability needs confirmation
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Indoor ice rink
Public skating when scheduled
Skate rentals and loan helmets
Hockey, figure skating and other scheduled programs

💡 Good to Know

Published public-skate prices are $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 12 and under, plus $4 skate rental.
Helmets are available without charge. Ask about sizing and availability.
Lessons, organized sports and seasonal bumper-car sessions have separate schedules and charges.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Source information · Pool booking and policies

Roystone Hot Springs

Sweet, Idaho · Family Attractions, Pools & Swimming

Roystone Hot Springs offers private geothermal pool sessions near Sweet. A reservation gives your group exclusive use of the covered outdoor pool, which remains open to the weather at its sides.

Admission: Paid private reservation required
Hours: Reservation-only sessions; year-round operation listed
Parking: Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms: Pool-area bathrooms and dressing rooms
Access: Stairs and handrails; confirm step-free entry options
Setting: Covered outdoor pool with open sides

🌳 Amenities & Features

Private pool reservations
Water basketball
Dressing rooms
Restrooms
Separate hot-tub and lodging options

💡 Good to Know

Reservations are mandatory. Call 208-584-3371 on arrival before entering the pool or hot-tub gates.
Pool depth ranges from 3 to 6 feet, with stairs and handrails. Diving and alcohol are prohibited.
Confirm water temperature, group size, supervision and cancellation terms before booking. Do not assume the pool rental includes the hot tub or lodging.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Official information · Hours, admission and private tours

Central Idaho Historical Museum

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

Central Idaho Historical Museum in McCall preserves historic buildings and the region’s timber and forestry history. Regular public visits have ended for the 2026 season.

Admission: Fire Warden’s House and private tours: $5 per person
Hours: Regular 2026 season closed; private tours by arrangement through October 15
Parking: Off-street parking
Restrooms: Visitor availability is not documented
Access: Historic buildings; ask about the specific tour route before booking
Setting: Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

🏛️ Historic campus
🏠 Fire Warden’s House tours
🌲 Logging and forestry exhibits
👷 Civilian Conservation Corps history

💡 Good to Know

The museum lists private tours June 1–October 15, subject to volunteer availability. Arrange one through the museum; walk-in opening is not guaranteed.
Private tours usually take 45–90 minutes. The 2027 public schedule is not yet confirmed.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15