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Discover playgrounds across Idaho, from neighborhood play areas and small-town favorites to larger destination playgrounds designed for climbing, sliding, swinging, exploring, and active play.

Use the listings below to compare locations, amenities, and nearby features and find a playground that fits your family’s plans.


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Phillippi Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Parks, Playgrounds

Phillippi Park in Boise combines inclusive playground equipment with courts, open grass and picnic space. Families can play, bring sports equipment or reserve the shelter for a gathering.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Small lot and street parking
Restrooms
Seasonal park restrooms; confirm winter availability
Access
Universally accessible playground with bonded rubber surfacing
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Accessible playground for ages 2-12
  • Bonded rubber surfacing and Ten Spin
  • Basketball, tennis and volleyball
  • Horseshoes
  • Bring-your-own-net pickleball
  • Picnic shelter
  • Restrooms

💡 Good to Know

  • Open sunrise to sunset. A small parking lot is off Phillippi Street, with additional street parking.
  • Dogs may be off leash only in the designated area from sunrise-10 a.m. and 4 p.m.-sunset; leash them at other times and while coming and going.
  • Courts are drop-in; bring your own equipment. Confirm shelter reservations and restroom season.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise is beginning seasonal restroom and drinking-fountain winterization. Confirm restroom availability before a winter visit. Check posted signs during the transition and bring drinking water.

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Morris Hill Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Parks, Playgrounds

Morris Hill Park on the Boise Bench offers an inclusive playground, open lawn and a separate fenced dog park. Picnic seating and year-round restrooms make it a practical neighborhood outing.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Open year-round
Access
Bonded rubber play surface and accessible play features
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Playground for ages 2-12
  • Bonded rubber play surface
  • Wheelchair-accessible cycler
  • Picnic tables and shelter
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Fenced dog areas
  • Year-round restrooms

💡 Good to Know

  • Open sunrise to sunset. The playground includes a molded bucket swing seat and an accessible cycler.
  • The fenced dog park has a separate small-dog area; keep pets leashed while coming and going.
  • Dog drinking water is normally available from mid-April through mid-October.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Sunset Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Parks, Playgrounds

Sunset Park in Boise offers shaded play space, sports courts and a picnic shelter. Its dog off-leash area is limited to a designated part of the park and specific times.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Two parking lots
Restrooms
Permanent restrooms may close during winterization; winter portable toilets listed
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Playground for ages 2-12
  • Four tennis courts
  • Basketball and softball
  • Picnic shelter
  • Open grass
  • Restrooms
  • Designated off-leash area

💡 Good to Know

  • Hours are sunrise to sunset. Parking lots are accessed from 32nd Street and from Sunset/34th Street.
  • Dogs may be off leash only in the marked area, from sunrise-10 a.m. year-round and sunrise-sunset October 15-March 15. Leash rules apply elsewhere and outside those times.
  • The shelter is first-come, first-served. Playground surfacing is wood chips, with part of the equipment shaded; winter portable toilets replace seasonal restroom service.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise has begun winterizing park restrooms and drinking fountains, so these facilities may be closed. The city lists portable toilets for winter use at this park.

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Cassia Park

Boise, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Cassia Park is a 14-acre Boise Bench park with inclusive play equipment and room for sports and picnics.

Admission
Current admission policy is not confirmed
Hours
Sunrise–sunset
Parking
On-site parking
Restrooms
Park restrooms; portable restrooms in winter
Access
Inclusive playground with bonded rubber surfacing
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🛝 Inclusive playground
  • 🎾 Four tennis courts
  • 🥎 Softball field
  • 🚶 Walking path
  • 🧺 Reservable picnic shelter
  • 🌳 Open lawn
  • 🎨 Public art
  • 🐴 Horseshoe pits

💡 Good to Know

  • The playground includes a We Go Round and shade over the swings and toddler equipment.
  • A new skate spot is in planning; it should not be treated as an existing park amenity. Check the city’s project updates.
  • Shelter and sports reservations have separate arrangements. At least one tennis court remains available for public use.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise is beginning seasonal restroom and fountain winterization. This park is on the city’s winter-portable-restroom list; check posted signs for the transition and bring drinking water.

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Borah Park

Boise, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds, Splash Pads

Borah Park is a 13-acre community park on the Boise Bench. The 2026 pool and splash-pad seasons have ended.

Admission
Seasonal splash pad is free; pool admission and shelter reservations are separate
Hours
Park: sunrise–sunset. Splash-pad season ended at Labor Day; Borah Pool closed September 4, 2026
Parking
On-site parking
Restrooms
Park restrooms; portable restrooms are provided in winter
Access
Playground uses wood chips; detailed accessible paths and equipment are not confirmed
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages · Year-Round
Food available
Food service has not been confirmed; plan meals separately

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 💦 Free Seasonal Splash Pad
  • 🏊 Borah Outdoor Pool
  • 🛝 Playground for Ages 2–12
  • 🌱 Community Garden
  • 🌳 Open Play Areas
  • ♟️ Chess Tables
  • 🧺 Reservable Large Picnic Shelter
  • 🧺 Small First-Come Picnic Shelter
  • 🎨 Public Art

💡 Good to Know

  • The large picnic shelter is reservable; the smaller shelter is first come, first served.
  • The normal splash-pad schedule is 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day. Do not rely on water play outside that season.
  • See the city seasonal schedule and the pool page for seasonal updates.

Official information · Pool status

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise is beginning seasonal restroom and fountain winterization. This park is on the city’s winter-portable-restroom list; check posted signs for the transition and bring drinking water.

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Winstead Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Parks, Playgrounds

Winstead Park on the Boise Bench has playground equipment, tennis courts, open sports areas, a walking path and a reservable covered picnic shelter. It offers several options for a family play break.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Park parking lot
Restrooms
Seasonal restrooms; city lists a winter portable toilet
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Playground with swings
  • Tennis courts
  • Open sports areas
  • Walking path
  • Covered shelter
  • Restrooms

💡 Good to Know

  • The park is at 6150 W. Northview Street and opens sunrise to sunset. A parking lot is available.
  • The playground serves ages 2-12 on a wood-chip surface. Portable toilets are provided during winter.
  • Dogs are off leash only in permitted areas during specified seasonal hours; courts, playground, shelter and parking remain excluded. Check posted maps and times.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise is winterizing park restrooms and drinking fountains; facilities may be closed or water unavailable. Check current park notices before visiting. The city lists a winter portable toilet at Winstead Park.

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Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

Boise, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park is a shady 28-acre Boise River park with play areas, picnic sites and Greenbelt access.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
On-site parking
Restrooms
Shelter-building restrooms open year-round
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🛝 Playground for ages 2–12
  • 🥌 Bocce courts
  • 🚶 Greenbelt access
  • 🐦 Birdwatching
  • 🧺 Eleven reservable picnic sites

💡 Good to Know

  • The playground has wood-chip surfacing. Bocce courts are available by reservation or first come, first served when available.
  • Reserve picnic sites for organized gatherings and share the Greenbelt with other users.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Manitou Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Parks, Playgrounds

Manitou Park is a shaded neighborhood park in southeast Boise with playground space, sports courts and a picnic shelter. Families should be aware that part of the open field is also used for off-leash dogs at designated times.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
Limited on-site parking
Restrooms
Seasonal park restrooms; city lists winter portable-restroom service
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Playground for ages 2-12
  • Open grass and mature trees
  • Basketball and tennis courts
  • First-come picnic shelter

💡 Good to Know

  • Park hours are sunrise to sunset; on-site parking is limited.
  • Dogs may be off leash only in the marked north-field area from sunrise-10 a.m. and 4 p.m.-sunset. Leashes are required at other times.
  • The playground has wood chips. Check court-conversion notices and scheduled programs before planning a court visit.

Source information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise is beginning seasonal restroom and drinking-fountain winterization. The city lists winter portable-restroom service at this park. Check posted signs during the transition and bring drinking water.

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Molenaar Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Parks, Playgrounds, Splash Pads

Molenaar Park offers a playground, a skate park, a walking path and space for active family play in southwest Boise. Its seasonal splash pad and fenced dog area add options at the appropriate time of year.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset; splash pad seasonal
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Seasonal park restrooms; city lists winter portable-restroom service
Access
Bonded rubber playground surface and inclusive play equipment
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Accessible playground for ages 2-12
  • Skate park
  • Perimeter walking path
  • Picnic shelter
  • Fenced dog park
  • Seasonal splash pad
  • Sports fields and sand volleyball

💡 Good to Know

  • Open sunrise to sunset. The playground has bonded rubber surfacing and inclusive play equipment.
  • The splash pad's published season is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; it should not be assumed open after that season.
  • Dogs must be leashed outside the fenced dog area. Park restrooms are supplemented by portable toilets in winter.

Source information · City of Boise seasonal schedule

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Visitor update, October 15, 2026: Boise is beginning seasonal restroom and drinking-fountain winterization. The city lists winter portable-restroom service at this park. Check posted signs during the transition and bring drinking water.

Official source for this update

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Ivywild Park

Boise, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Ivywild Park in southeast Boise offers play areas, sports and picnic facilities around a seasonal outdoor pool.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Parking
On-site and street parking
Restrooms
Park restrooms; portable toilets provided in winter
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🛝 Playground for ages 2–12
  • 🛹 Skate spot
  • ⚽ Two soccer practice fields
  • 🥎 Two softball fields
  • 🎾 Four tennis courts
  • 🚶 Walking path
  • 🧺 Reservable shelter
  • 🏊 Separate seasonal pool

💡 Good to Know

  • Ivywild Pool is closed for the 2026 season. Pool admission and operating dates are separate from park use.
  • Sports reservations may affect availability; at least one tennis court remains available for public use.

Official information · City of Boise pool schedule

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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