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Welcome to Boise Parks and Recreation, where we seek to provide healthy activities in our community. We're glad you stopped in to learn more about our people and places, and we hope you enjoy exploring the many activities, open spaces, and park facilities available in our city. You are invited to visit Fort Boise Community Center, Idaho IceWorld, Warm Springs Golf Course, Quail Hollow Golf Course and Zoo Boise as well as the beautiful Boise River Greenbelt, the city's six outdoor pools and more than 100 parks.

11/05/2026

🚧Greenbelt Construction Update🚧

The Boise River Greenbelt improvement project to repair and replace sections of the pathway located near Wood Duck Island off Boise Avenue is well underway. The existing asphalt paths are being replaced with concrete, creating a smooth surface.

The contractor has completed work on the two westernmost sections outlined in the project scope, which are now open for use. Demolition is now underway on the middle portion of pathway. Please stay out of any fenced or closed areas for your own safety. Fencing will be removed as each section is completed and reopened.

The project remains on schedule with completion expected by the end of 2026. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as crews complete these important pathway improvements.

11/04/2026

$3 Thursdays return to Zoo Boise on November 5 and continue through February 25, 2027! Make your world wild and visit the zoo throughout the holiday season with family and friends at a lower rate. Plus, medium fountain drinks and snacks are just $3.33 every Thursday. Please note, Zoo Boise is closed on the Thanksgiving holiday.

Zoo Boise, a division of Boise Parks and Recreation, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last admission at 4 p.m.

11/04/2026

Check out this bird's eye view of ongoing construction at Alta Harris Park! This jewel located off S. Eckert Road will shine bright along the Boise River Greenbelt in Southeast Boise. New pathways, soccer fields and more are coming soon!

Learn more about the project and future Alta Harris Park features on our website: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/park-sites/southeast-boise/alta-harris-park/

11/02/2026

Get your tickets for Jingle Blades ⛸️ This incredible annual ice show features skaters from the Boise Figure Skating Club and Idaho IceWorld Learn to Skate program. Plus, special guest stars U.S. Pro Open Creative Visionary Champion Ashley Clark (pictured skating with fire!) and U.S. Junior Pairs Champion and Team USA Senior Competitor Timmy Chapman. Performances are offered at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 4 and at 3 and 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 5. Trust us, you'll be spellbound ✨🔮

Click here to learn more and buy tickets for a performance: https://www.idahoiceworld.com/figure-skating/2026-annual-ice-show/

Thank you to this year's show sponsor, D.L. Evans Bank.

11/02/2026

As the harvest season comes to a close, we are celebrating another successful year of growth at Boise Urban Garden School in West Boise! 🍅🥕🥬 Under the guidance of our Urban Agriculture Specialist, Laura, the garden at BUGS produced 2,659 pounds of healthy fruits and vegetables in 2026. Most of that produce is used to support our culinary camps and classes, while hundreds of pounds of fresh food is also donated to local groups including the Taft Community School Food Pantry, the Horizon Elementary Food Pantry, and Rolling Tomato, among others.

Harvesting all that produce wouldn't be possible without the help of 100+ volunteers who spent close to 1,000 hours in the BUGS garden as well. We are forever grateful for the community's support and we can't wait to see what 2027 brings!

11/01/2026

Who let the dogs out? WE DID! 🐶 Our seasonal dog off-leash program starts today, November 1, at Ann Morrison Park and Optimist Youth Sports Complex and continues until February 28, 2027. All areas of both parks are available for off leash use from sunrise to sunset, except for Boise River Greenbelt paths, parking lots, roads and playgrounds. Thank you for being respectful of all park visitors when you participate in this popular seasonal program and for always picking up after your pet.

🗓️Mark your calendar — The seasonal dog off-leash program starts on Monday, November 16 at Simplot Youth Sports Complex (2437 E. Lake Forest Dr.) following the end of fall sports leagues. We appreciate your cooperation!

10/31/2026

Heads up, West Boise pet owners 📢 The fenced dog park at Mariposa Park (9851 W Irving Street) will be closed Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 4 for scheduled maintenance. Thank you for your patience and understanding as our team makes improvements!

Please visit the City of Boise's website for a list of other parks and trails that offer off-leash opportunities for pets: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/dogs-off-leash-parks-and-areas/

10/30/2026

Tomorrow is Bronco Game Day 🎃 Parking in city parks for the football game is free on a first-come, first-served basis. All vehicles must be parked in legal parking spaces throughout the park (within the blue shaded areas on the attached map). Always plan a safe ride home! Towing will be delayed at Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park, Ann Morrison Park, Julia Davis Park, and Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park until 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.

10/30/2026

Thank you to our team Warm Springs Golf Course Boise Idaho for helping host this exciting event in the City of Trees!

10/30/2026

Four-legged friends, rejoice! 🐾 Boise Parks and Recreation's seasonal dog off-leash program returns to Ann Morrison Park, Optimist Youth Sports Complex and Simplot Sports Complex in November. Off-leash season starts:

🐶 Sunday, November 1 at Ann Morrison Park and Optimist Youth Sports Complex
🐕 Monday, November 16 at Simplot Sports Complex
🗓️ Off-leash season ends on February 28, 2027 at all three sites

Thank you for being respectful of all park visitors when you participate in this popular seasonal program. Visit the City of Boise's website to view a full list of dog off-leash parks and areas located in parks across the City of Trees: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/dogs-off-leash-parks-and-areas/

Address

1104 Royal Boulevard
Boise, ID
83706

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12086087600

Website

http://cityofboise.org/parks

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