PARKS
Treasure Valley is home to a multitude of parks that
cater to a range of outdoor activities and interests.
KATHRYN ALBERTSON PARK
Lush greenery, ponds, wetlands, and walking
paths, ideal for birdwatching, picnics, or quiet
nature walks.
JULIA DAVIS PARK
Boise’s oldest park featuring cultural attractions
like the Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, and the
Idaho State Historical Museum, along with a rose
garden, open green spaces, and Greenbelt access.
ANN MORRISON PARK
A multi-use park with sports fields, playgrounds,
a splash pad, courts, a disc golf course, and an
off-leash dog area with a pond, hosting many
community events.
CAMEL’S BACK PARK
Located in Hyde Park, with trails to the Foothills,
an outdoor gym, a playground, and open areas for
picnics and relaxation.
Boise
ESTHER SIMPLOT PARK
This 55-acre park features ponds for fishing,
wading, and paddleboarding, plus open play
areas, walking paths, a playground, reservable
shelters, and Friendship Island with scenic views
and Greenbelt access.
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Honors veterans with a memorial plaza. Open
spaces, play equipment, fishing areas, and picnic
spots.
WILLOW LANE ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Facilities for soccer, softball, and baseball, plus a
playground and Greenbelt access.
HERON PARK
A riverside spot along the Greenbelt with picnic
areas, river access, a bike repair station, and
artistic seating for visitors to enjoy.
Lucky Peak State Park
Lucky Peak State Park is a popular
recreational area with three distinct units.
Discovery Park, at the base of Lucky Peak
Dam, offers a peaceful setting for fishing
and picnics, while Sandy Point is known
for its sandy beach, perfect for swimming
and sunbathing. Spring Shores, at the
reservoir’s upper end, caters to boating and
water sports enthusiasts with its marina and
rental services. The park as a whole provides
stunning views and opportunities for wildlife
observation.
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