Military Reserve is a 734-acre northeast Boise reserve with foothills trails, an archery range, historic military cemetery, bike park, and a fenced dog park. Features 🥾 Foothills Trail Access 🏹 Archery Range 🪖 Historic Military Cemetery 🚲 Bike Park 🐕 Fenced Dog Park 🌿 Natural Open Space 🚗 Trailhead Parking Good to Know: The reserve is open from sunrise to Read more…
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Explore parks across Idaho, from quiet neighborhood green spaces and small-town gathering places to large recreation areas with trails, sports fields, picnic shelters, and room to spend the day.
Use the listings below to compare locations, amenities, and nearby options and find a park that fits your plans.
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Peace Valley Overlook Reserve is an East Boise foothills reserve with a short but steep 0.53-mile trail, interpretive signs, and wide views of the Boise River and surrounding valley. Features 🥾 0.53-Mile Overlook Trail 🌄 East Boise and River Views 📚 Interpretive Signage 🐦 Wildlife Management Area 🐕 Leashed Dogs Allowed 🚗 On-Street Parking Good to Know: The reserve is Read more…
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Antelope Bitterbrush Reserve is a 325-acre northwest Boise foothills reserve that protects important wildlife habitat and helps connect trails between Cartwright Road and the Cartwright Ranch area. Features 🌿 325 Acres of Protected Open Space 🥾 Foothills Trail Connectivity 🐦 Wildlife Habitat ⛰️ Northwest Boise Foothills 🌄 Scenic Natural Setting Good to Know: The reserve is located north of Pierce Read more…
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Arboretum Park is a small botanical park in downtown Eagle where families can explore a collection of trees, native plants, roses, and other landscaped plantings. Labeled plants and quiet walking paths make it an easy stop for a nature walk, picnic, or simple outdoor learning activity. 🌳 Amenities & Features 🌳 37 Varieties of Trees 🌿 Native Plants 🌹 Roses, Read more…
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Star Riverwalk Park is a scenic riverside park along the Boise River with walking paths, fishing access, wildlife viewing, open grassy areas, shaded seating, picnic tables, benches, restrooms, and convenient off-street parking. The park is especially appealing for families who want a quieter outdoor outing centered around walking, river views, fishing, or wildlife watching. Its location also makes it easy Read more…
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Starr Park is a small pocket park in Nampa with a playground, picnic shelter, and open play area. Its compact size makes it a simple neighborhood stop for younger children and short family outings. Features 🛝 Playground Equipment 🧺 Picnic Shelter 🌳 Open Play Area Good to Know: The park is open from sunrise to sunset. Starr Park is only Read more…
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Westmoreland Park is a quiet riverside park in Garden City with open space, picnic areas, Boise River access, fishing opportunities, and natural habitat near the Glenwood Bridge. Features 🌊 Boise River access 🎣 Fishing 🧺 Picnic tables 🌳 Open green space 🐦 Wildlife habitat 🚶 Walking access 🚗 Parking Good to Know: Part of Westmoreland Park is protected wildlife habitat Read more…
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Whittenberger Park is a 17-acre Caldwell park along the Boise River with Centennial Dog Park, soccer fields, a picnic shelter, and access to the paved Oregon Trail Centennial Greenway. Features 🐕 Centennial Dog Park 🚶 Oregon Trail Centennial Greenway 🚴 Paved Walking, Jogging & Cycling Route ⚽ Soccer Fields 🧺 Picnic Shelter & Tables 🚻 Portable Restrooms Good to Know: Read more…
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Riverside Park in Homedale sits beside the Snake River, next to the high school’s football field. Its grassy space suits an outdoor play break, and the Homedale Community Swimming Pool is located within the park. Park visit or pool visit? Choose the grassy park area for a simple outdoor stop. A swim requires separate planning: the pool is seasonal, and Read more…
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Lake Walcott State Park northeast of Rupert is a major family recreation destination on the Snake River, with camping, boating, fishing, swimming, trails, playgrounds, shaded picnic areas, cabins, wildlife watching, and a nationally known 21-hole disc golf course. 🌳 Amenities & Features 🚤 Boat Ramp, Docks & Paddling Access 🎣 Fishing 🏊 Swimming 🥏 21-Hole Disc Golf Course 🛝 Playgrounds Read more…