All Playgrounds

Julia Davis Park

Boise, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise combines playgrounds, gardens, picnic spaces and access to the Boise River Greenbelt.

Admission: General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours: Sunrise to midnight
Parking: Park-patron parking; weekday two-hour limit
Restrooms: Selected restrooms at Agriculture and Celebration pavilions open year-round
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

🛝 Playground for ages 2–12
🌹 Rose garden
🚶 Greenbelt access
🎾 Tennis
🧺 Reservable pavilions
🎵 Bandshell
🥌 Bocce and horseshoes

💡 Good to Know

Weekday parking is limited to two hours from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Attraction visitors staying longer should obtain an extended parking pass when buying admission.
Museums, Zoo Boise and other nearby attractions have separate schedules and charges. Check rose-garden improvement notices and pavilion reservations.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve

Boise, Idaho · Playgrounds, Trails

Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve is a 53-acre Boise wetland preserve for quiet walks and wildlife viewing.

Admission: General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Parking: Reserve parking area
Restrooms: Open year-round
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

🚶 Nature paths and overlooks
🐦 Bird and wildlife viewing
🌾 Wetlands and native habitat
🪑 Benches
📷 Nature photography

💡 Good to Know

Pets are prohibited; service animals are welcome. Fishing, boating, swimming, wading, bicycles and glass containers are not allowed.
Stay on designated paths and give wildlife space. This preserve has no playground or sports courts.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Franklin Park

Boise, Idaho · Playgrounds

Franklin Park in Boise combines a playground, paved walking loop and outdoor activities in a three-acre neighborhood setting.

Admission: General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Parking: Small Hilton Street lot and Peg Street parking
Restrooms: Year-round restrooms
Access: Bonded-rubber playground and paved path; individual play access varies
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

🛝 Playground for ages 2–12
🚶 Quarter-mile paved loop
🧺 Picnic shelters
🥌 Bocce courts
💪 Outdoor fitness equipment
💦 Misters
🌳 Open grass

💡 Good to Know

The outdoor fitness equipment is for ages 13 and older.
The city identifies bonded-rubber playground surfacing and year-round restrooms. Mister operation is seasonal.

Official information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Official information · City picnic reservations

Camel’s Back Park

Boise, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Camel’s Back Park in Boise’s North End combines a neighborhood play area with access to the foothills.

Admission: Current admission policy is not confirmed
Hours: Sunrise–sunset
Parking: Current parking details are not confirmed
Restrooms: Open year-round
Access: Bonded rubber playground surfacing accommodates mobility devices; the reservable picnic site is not ADA accessible
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

🛝 Playground and swings
🏋️ Outdoor exercise equipment
🎾 Four tennis courts
🏐 Sand volleyball
🧺 Reservable picnic area
🌳 Open lawn

💡 Good to Know

The playground serves ages 2–5 and 5–12. The outdoor gym has 15 exercise stations and is free to use.
The picnic area and tennis courts may be reserved; at least one tennis court remains available for public use. Volleyball is first come, first served.
Check Ridge to Rivers conditions before extending a park visit onto the hillside trails.
Picnic-site reservations, including tax: half day $95 for Boise residents or $147.25 for nonresidents; full day $185 or $286.75. The site accommodates 50 people, with seating for 48. Tennis reservations are separate.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Ann Morrison Park

Boise, Idaho · Dog Parks, Playgrounds, Splash Pads

Ann Morrison Park offers 153 acres of outdoor recreation along the Boise River, with space for family play, sports, and riverside outings.

Admission: Varies
Hours: Sunrise to sunset; lighted ballfields until 11 p.m.
Parking: Free on-site parking; no overnight parking
Restrooms: Yes
Access: Accessible
Setting: Outdoor · All Ages · Year-Round
Food available: Nearby

🌳 Amenities & Features

💦 Spray Fountain / Splash Pad
🛝 Playground
🐕 Together Treasure Valley Dog Island (Off-Leash Dog Park)
🚶 Greenbelt Access
🛶 River Take-Out & Floater Drop-Off
⚽ Soccer, Cricket & Football Fields
🥎 Lighted Softball Diamonds
🎾 Tennis Courts
🥏 Disc Golf Course
🥎 Bocce Courts
🧲 Horseshoe Pits
🏋️ Outdoor Fitness Equipment
🏐 Sand Volleyball Court
🚲 Traffic Garden
🦋 Pollinator Garden
🧺 Reservable Picnic Shelter
🐦 Excellent Bird Watching
🌳 Large Open Green Spaces

💡 Good to Know

The city schedules splash-pad operation from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Its published 2026 season ended September 7; plan a playground or walking outing instead of relying on water play.
Ann Morrison is the take-out for the summer float from Barber Park. The rental and shuttle operator lists September 7 as its final service day for 2026. Do not rely on a shuttle outside that season.
Respect wildlife and avoid feeding ducks, geese, or other animals.
Greenbelt access connects with other Boise parks.
Reserve the picnic shelter for gatherings and special events.

Official information: City of Boise park details · Rental and shuttle season

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Storey Park

Meridian, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Storey Park near downtown Meridian combines a playground, picnic shelters and sports fields. Meridian Pool and Storey Bark Park are associated facilities with their own rules and schedules.

Admission: Free general park entry; reservations and special programs may have separate fees
Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; seasonal availability and posted facility exceptions may apply
Parking: Off-street parking
Restrooms: Park restrooms. Doors automatically unlock and lock with park hours.
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Playground and open space
Baseball and softball fields
Two picnic shelters
Horseshoes
Restrooms
Adjacent pool and dog park

💡 Good to Know

2026 shelter season: Reservations end October 11. Starting October 12, shelters are first come, first served. During the reservation season, reservations take priority; unreserved shelters are available first come, first served.
2026 athletic-field season: Fields are available first come, first served from October 21 through October 31, with no reservations during that period.
The adjacent Meridian Pool is closed for the 2026 season.
The park is near Main Street and Franklin Road. Off-street parking is available.
Unreserved shelters are free to use first-come, first-served, except for the 2-4 p.m. cleaning period unless covered by a full-day booking.
Shelter and ballfield rentals have separate fees. Check pool admission and season separately from general park use.

Blue picnic shelter photo courtesy of City of Meridian Parks and Recreation, used with permission. Additional photos by Idaho Family Fun Directory.

Hours and applicable seasonal details updated from City of Meridian Parks and Recreation correspondence, October 5, 2026.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Additional official information: meridiancity.org

Seasons Park

Meridian, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Seasons Park in Meridian offers a playground, walking path and open play space with public art. A picnic shelter supports family gatherings when available.

Admission: Free general park entry; reservations and special programs may have separate fees
Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; seasonal availability and posted facility exceptions may apply
Parking: Off-street parking
Restrooms: Park restrooms. Doors automatically unlock and lock with park hours.
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Playground
Half basketball court
Walking path
Open grass
Public art
Picnic shelter
Restrooms

💡 Good to Know

2026 shelter season: Reservations end October 11. Starting October 12, shelters are first come, first served. During the reservation season, reservations take priority; unreserved shelters are available first come, first served.
2026 athletic-field season: Fields are available first come, first served from October 21 through October 31, with no reservations during that period.
Off-street parking is provided. The park is off North Black Cat Road between Ustick and Cherry Lane.
Shelter reservations are currently Monday-Thursday only; Friday-Sunday use is first-come, first-served.
The city lists a $52 noon-9 p.m. shelter rental for up to 30 people. Confirm current terms and separate athletic-field bookings.

Hours and applicable seasonal details updated from City of Meridian Parks and Recreation correspondence, October 5, 2026.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Additional official information: meridiancity.org

Reta Huskey Park

Meridian, Idaho · Playgrounds

Reta Huskey Park in Meridian offers climbing and play features, walking space and several sports options. Families can combine a playground visit with a picnic or a turn on the courts.

Admission: Free general park entry; reservations and special programs may have separate fees
Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; seasonal availability and posted facility exceptions may apply
Parking: Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms: Shelter/restroom facility. Doors automatically unlock and lock with park hours.
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Playground and climbing items
Half basketball court
Three pickleball courts
Outdoor exercise equipment
Bike repair station
Picnic shelter and restrooms

💡 Good to Know

2026 shelter season: Reservations end October 11. Starting October 12, shelters are first come, first served. During the reservation season, reservations take priority; unreserved shelters are available first come, first served.
Pickleball courts are first-come, first-served; rotate when other players are waiting.
Shelter reservations are currently Monday-Thursday only. Friday-Sunday use is first-come, first-served.
The city lists a $52 noon-9 p.m. shelter rental for up to 30 people; confirm current terms.

Pickleball court photo courtesy of City of Meridian Parks and Recreation, used with permission. Additional photos by Idaho Family Fun Directory.

Hours and applicable seasonal details updated from City of Meridian Parks and Recreation correspondence, October 5, 2026.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Additional official information: meridiancity.org

Renaissance Park

Meridian, Idaho · Parks, Playgrounds

Renaissance Park is a Meridian neighborhood park with a playground, basketball and open play space. The Illuminations sculpture adds a public-art stop to a walk around the park.

Admission: Free general park entry; reservations and special programs may have separate fees
Hours: 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; seasonal availability and posted facility exceptions may apply
Parking: Off-street parking
Restrooms: Park restrooms. Doors automatically unlock and lock with park hours.
Access: Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting: Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

Playground
Full basketball court
Walking path
Picnic shelter
Open play area
Public art
Restrooms

💡 Good to Know

2026 shelter season: Reservations end October 11. Starting October 12, shelters are first come, first served. During the reservation season, reservations take priority; unreserved shelters are available first come, first served.
2026 athletic-field season: Fields are available first come, first served from October 21 through October 31, with no reservations during that period.
The city currently allows shelter reservations Monday-Thursday; Friday-Sunday use is first-come, first-served.
The listed shelter rate is $52 for noon-9 p.m., with a maximum of 30 people. Confirm availability and current terms.
Off-street parking is provided. Athletic-field reservations are separate.

Hours and applicable seasonal details updated from City of Meridian Parks and Recreation correspondence, October 5, 2026.

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Additional official information: meridiancity.org