List of parks in Boise explained

Over 90 parks and undeveloped sites are managed by the Parks & Recreation Department in Boise, Idaho, including 86 tennis courts, 48 soccer fields, 25 pickleball courts, 22 basketball courts, six bocce courts, three lacrosse fields, an archery range, and a cricket field. City parks also include more than 45,000 trees and 190 miles of trails covering over 4600 acres.[1] [2] The park system includes 11 reserves with 40 miles of trails on 4000 acres of habitat.[3]

List of parks in Boise

NameImageLocationNotes
Aldape Parkdata-sort-value="San Jose, N, 629"629 N San Jose Rd
43.6138°N -116.1793°W		 acre added in 1964 when Aldape Heights, named for Felipe Aldape, was annexed into the city.[4]
Alta Harris Parkdata-sort-value="Eckert Rd, S, 4049"4049 S Eckert Rd
43.565°N -116.1278°W		20 unimproved acres were donated to the city by the Harris Family in 2002 to honor Alta Harris.[5] [6]
Ann Morrison Parkdata-sort-value="Americana Blvd, S, 1000"1000 S Americana Blvd
43.6117°N -116.2233°W		153 acres donated to the city and landscaped by Harry Morrison. The park is a memorial to Morrison's wife, Ann.[7]
Baggley Parkdata-sort-value="Parkcenter Blvd, E, 1410"1410 E Parkcenter Blvd
43.583°N -116.167°W		Seven acres formerly known as Loggers Creek Park. The park was rededicated in 1990 to recognize the career of George Baggley.[8]
Barber Observation Pointdata-sort-value="Surprise Way, S, 6300"6300 S Surprise Way
43.545°N -116.1038°W		Two acres with view of the 712-acre Barber Pool Conservation Area, a former log holding pond near Barber Dam.[9] In 1902 James T. Barber and others founded the Barber Lumber Co. which operated in the area until 1934.[10]
Bethine Church River Traildata-sort-value="Greenbelt, Boise"Boise Greenbelt
43.5915°N -116.1711°W		1.6-mile section of Boise greenbelt within a 24-acre nature area, roughly bounded by Cottonwoods Apartments on the River and East Parkcenter Bridge. The section of greenbelt is named for conservationist Bethine Church.[11]
Boise Hills Parkdata-sort-value="Clubview Dr, E, 615"651 E Clubview Dr
43.632°N -116.1828°W		7.3 acres in Boise Heights developed in 2005 and improved in 2012.[12] [13]
Borah Parkdata-sort-value="Aurora Dr, S, 801"801 S Aurora Dr
43.5974°N -116.2651°W		13 acres adjacent to Borah High School, developed by the city in 1966[14] and expanded in 2010. The park and school were named for Senator William Borah.
Bowden Parkdata-sort-value="Edson St, 3230"3230 Edson St
43.5958°N -116.2217°W		3 acres developed in 1952 and named for Carl G. Bowden.[15]
Bowler Park Sitedata-sort-value="Surprise Way, S, 4403"4403 S Surprise Way
43.5585°N -116.1295°W		24.6 undeveloped acres acquired in 1995 from conservationists Beth and Bruce Bowler.[16]
C. W. Moore Parkdata-sort-value="5th St, S, 150"150 S 5th St
43.613°N -116.2005°W		Smaller than acre deeded to the city in 1916 by banker and boise pioneer C.W. Moore, the space was known briefly as Peter Pan Park.[17] The park was removed in 1956 and reestablished in 1983 to display a collection of architectural artifacts.[18]
Camel's Back Parkdata-sort-value="Heron St, W, 1200"1200 W Heron St
43.6346°N -116.2043°W		11 acres of developed land acquired by the city from Bernard Lemp in 1932 and designated a park in 1958.[19]
Cassia Parkdata-sort-value="Camas St, W, 4600"4600 W Camas St
43.5962°N -116.2412°W		14 acres purchased by the city in 1967 and developed in 1973.[20] [21]
Castle Hills Parkdata-sort-value="Eugene St, N, 5350"5350 N Eugene St
43.6685°N -116.2625°W		7.2 acres acquired in 1980 near the location of Boise's former Pierce Park (1907-1928).[22]
Catalpa Parkdata-sort-value="Catalpa Dr, W, 4516"4516 W Catalpa Dr
43.6561°N -116.2477°W		7 acres acquired in 1996 and developed in 2001–02.[23]
Cecil D. Andrus Parkdata-sort-value="Jefferson St, W, 601"601 W Jefferson St
43.6166°N -116.202°W		2 acres adjacent to the Idaho State Capitol building. In 2018 Capitol Park was rededicated as Cecil D. Andrus Park to recognize the work of former governor and cabinet secretary Cecil D. Andrus.[24]
Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complexdata-sort-value="Eagle Rd, N, 5101"5101 N Eagle Rd
43.651°N -116.3565°W		40 acres including 10 undeveloped acres annexed into the city in 1999,[25] named for Charles McDevitt, a former executive with Boise Cascade Company and former Idaho Supreme Court justice.
Cherie Buckner-Webb Parkdata-sort-value="Bannock St, W, 1100"1100 W Bannock St
43.6189°N -116.2062°W		 acre developed in 2021 replacing a parking lot, named for Cherie Buckner-Webb.[26]
Comba Park80pxdata-sort-value="Five Mile Rd, N, 2995"2995 N Five Mile Rd
43.632°N -116.3182°W		3.2 acres donated to the city in 2000 by Trudy and John Comba and developed in 2004.[27] A dedication was held in 2014.[28]
Cottonwood Park80pxdata-sort-value="Colonial Park Way, N, 4350"4350 N Colonial Park Way
43.6453°N -116.3473°W		8 acres in west Boise.[29]
Cypress Parkdata-sort-value="Tableridge Way, S, 4382"4382 S Tableridge Way
43.5624°N -116.1655°W		7 developed acres in the Breckenridge subdivision formerly known as Breckenridge Park.[30]
DeMeyer Park80pxdata-sort-value="Tumbleweed Pl, N, 5100"5100 N Tumbleweed Pl
43.6508°N -116.3291°W		12 acres given to the city in 1977 by Albert and Hazel DeMeyer.[31]
Dewey Park80pxdata-sort-value="15th St, N, 2150"2150 N 15th St
43.6382°N -116.2055°W		Less than one acre. The park contains an Oregon Trail route marker.[32]
Dona Larsen Parkdata-sort-value="Broadway, S, 150"150 S Broadway
43.6092°N -116.1937°W		 acres with two stadiums managed by Boise State University athletics. Formerly Cody Park (1911) then Public School Field (1924) prior to construction of East Junior High School (1953), the park was dedicated in 2012 and named for Dona Larsen, a former teacher and coach at East Junior High.[33]
Eagle Rock Park data-sort-value="Kellogg Ln, N, 2150"2150 N Kellogg Ln
43.6037°N -116.1669°W		11 acres leased by the State of Idaho to the city in 1983.[34] In April, 2019, Boise Arts & History Department and Boise Parks and Recreation recommended changing the name of Quarry View Park to Eagle Rock Park, Pava Kweena Teppi in the Bannock language, to honor Boise Valley Indigenous People.
Eagle Rock Reserve data-sort-value="Quarry View Pl, N, 451"451 N Quarry View Pl
43.607°N -116.1706°W		 acres of undeveloped land on a site sacred to Native Americans.[35] In April, 2019, Boise Arts & History Department and Boise Parks and Recreation recommended changing the name of Castle Rock Reserve to Chief Eagle Eye Reserve, Ige Dai Teviwa in the Bannock language, to honor Boise Valley Indigenous People.[36]
Elm Grove Park80pxdata-sort-value="Irene St, W, 2200"2200 W Irene St
43.6364°N -116.217°W		3 acres developed in 1911 as part of Boise's Elm Grove Addition, purchased by the city in 1920.[37]
Esther Simplot Parkdata-sort-value="Pleasanton Ave, W, 3206"3206 W Pleasanton Ave
43.6269°N -116.2305°W		55 acres including 23 acres of fishing and swimming ponds developed in 2003. The park is named for donor Esther Simplot who was active in Boise arts and culture.[38]
Fairmont Park80pxdata-sort-value="Northview St, W, 7925"7925 W Northview St
43.6259°N -116.2829°W		7 acres in the Fairmont Park subdivision (1968) partially developed in 1975 and improved in 1977.[39] [40]
Fairview Park80pxdata-sort-value="Idaho St, W, 2300"2300 W Idaho St
43.6231°N -116.2213°W		2 acres in the Fairview Addition (1903) in an area formerly known as Agricultural Park (1875).[41] Fairview Park was acquired by the city in 1926.[42]
Florence Parkdata-sort-value="Florence St, W, 7800"7800 W Florence St
43.6164°N -116.2819°W		2 acres developed in 2001 with play facilities added in 2003.[43]
Foothills East Parkdata-sort-value="Shenandoah Dr, E, 1465"1465 E Shenandoah Dr
43.6116°N -116.1707°W		8 acres in the Foothills East subdivision (1972).[44]
Foothills East Reservedata-sort-value="Shenandoah Dr, E, 1220"1220 E Shenandoah Dr
43.6139°N -116.1777°W		30 acres protected in 1970 prior to development of the Foothills East subdivision.
Fort Boise Parkdata-sort-value="Garrison Rd, E, 155"155 E Garrison Rd
43.6149°N -116.1911°W		33 acres on a site formerly known as Boise Barracks, acquired by the city in 1950.[45]
Franklin Parkdata-sort-value="Hilton St, S, 310"310 S Hilton St
43.6016°N -116.2474°W		3 partially developed acres purchased by the city in 2013 at the site of the former Franklin School (1926-2009).[46]
Golda Harris Nature Preservedata-sort-value="Warm Springs Ave, E, 2851"2851 E Warm Springs Ave
43.5782°N -116.154°W		3 undeveloped acres donated to the city by Harris family members.[47]
Gordon S. Bowen Parkdata-sort-value="O'Farrell St, W, 1013"1013 W O'Farrell St
43.6246°N -116.2029°W		Less than one acre developed in 1983 and named in 1991 for former park superintendent Gordon S. Bowen.[48]
Boise Greenbeltdata-sort-value="Greenbelt, Boise"Boise Greenbelt
43.6057°N -116.2033°W		Over 25 miles and 850 acres of pedestrian and bike trails connecting Barber Park, Municipal Park, Julia Davis Park, Ann Morrison Park, Kathryn Albertson Park and others. The greenbelt also connects future park sites and points of interest managed by the city.[49]
Helen B. Lowder Parkdata-sort-value="Law Ave, S, 3450"3450 S Law Ave
43.5708°N -116.1646°W		5 acres formerly known as Centennial Park, rededicated as Helen B. Lowder Park in 2003 to honor the past president of the Boise Parks & Recreation Commission.[50]
Hewett Parkdata-sort-value="McMillan Rd, W, 11211"11211 W McMillan Rd
43.6483°N -116.3246°W		6 acres acquired by the city in 1980.[51]
Hillside Parkdata-sort-value="36th St, N, 4150"4150 N 36th St
43.6585°N -116.2321°W		15 acres planned in 1961 as part of Hillside Junior High School development,[52] acquired by the city in 1973 and finished in 1976.[53]
Hillside to Hollow Reservedata-sort-value="Harrison Hollow Ln, N, 2755"2755 N Harrison Hollow Ln
43.6436°N -116.2095°W		319 acres from Hillside Park to Harrison Hollow.[54]
Hobble Creek Parkdata-sort-value="San Jose Rd, N, 629"629 N San Jose Rd
43.6138°N -116.1793°W		21 acres developed in 1997 as part of the Hobble Creek subdivision.[55]
Hopffgarten Propertydata-sort-value="Boise Ave, W, 1059"1059 W Boise Ave
43.591°N -116.197°W		Less than one acre donated to the city in 1916 by Anna and Harry Hopffgarten. The park is adjacent to the Hopffgarten House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[56]
Hulls Gulch Reservedata-sort-value="Sunset Peak Rd, N, 3001"3001 N Sunset Peak Rd
43.6391°N -116.1985°W		292 acres of habitat near Camel's Back Park, preserved 1991–93.[57] Hull's Gulch is referenced in 1868 along with Crane's Gulch and part of Dry Creek within Township 4 N, Range 2 E on the Boise Meridian,[58] named for the father of Martha Hull (M. Baxter),[59] whose name may have been Alfred Hull.[60]
Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reservedata-sort-value="Maple Grove Rd, N, 5301"5301 N Maple Grove Rd
43.6514°N -116.2994°W		44 acres of wetlands acquired by the city in 1999 and named for previous owner Larry Hyatt.[61]
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorialdata-sort-value="8th St, S, 770"770 S 8th St
43.6514°N -116.2994°W		Less than one acre dedicated in 2002 as both a memorial to Anne Frank and to education about human rights.[62]
Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Parkdata-sort-value="Shoreline Dr, W, 1791"1791 W Shoreline Dr
43.6179°N -116.2268°W		5 acres dedicated in 2008 to firefighters who have died in the line of duty.[63] [64]
Ivywild Parkdata-sort-value="Ivywild St, W, 416"416 W Ivywild St
43.5815°N -116.1889°W		18 acres formerly known as South Boise Park, acquired by the city in 1966 and developed in 1974.[65] [66] After development, the park was redesignated Ivywild, a name borrowed from Ivywild, Colorado Springs.[67] An Ivywild Park had existed in South Boise prior to 1916,[68] and South Boise Park on the west side of S Broadway had been in use beginning in 1904.[69]
J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Boise Whitewater Parkdata-sort-value="Pleasanton Ave, W, 3400"3400 W Pleasanton Ave
43.626°N -116.2307°W		Less than one acre of the Boise Greenbelt bordering approximately 2 surface acres of the Boise River, opened in 2012 and named for members of the Albertson family.[70] [71]
John Booth Memorialdata-sort-value="Royal Blvd, W, 850"850 W Royal Blvd
43.6085°N -116.2093°W		 acres, formerly known as Small Park,[72] renamed for Dr. John Booth (April 17, 1895 – January 9, 1966), former executive secretary of the Idaho Education Association and organizer of the Garden Clubs of Idaho.[73] An earlier Booth Park existed in South Boise around the turn of the 20th century and was located a few blocks southwest of the memorial to Dr. Booth.[74]
Julia Davis Park80pxdata-sort-value="Capitol Blvd, S, 700"700 S Capitol Blvd
43.6102°N -116.2078°W		Boise's oldest park, 89.4 acres, originally 43 acres, named for pioneer Julia (McCrumb) Davis, wife of Thomas Jefferson Davis, a prominent land owner and developer.[75] [76]
Jullion Park80pxdata-sort-value="Jullion Way, N, 3801"3801 N Jullion Way
43.6386°N -116.3079°W		11 acres acquired by the city in 1979.[77]
Kathryn Albertson Parkdata-sort-value="Americana Blvd, N, 1001"1001 N Americana Blvd
43.6148°N -116.2292°W		41 acres of habitat opened in 1989 and named for Kathryn Albertson.[78]
Kristen's Parkdata-sort-value="River St, W, 1100"1100 W River St
43.6136°N -116.2135°W		Less than one acre along Pioneer Walk donated in 1980 by Robert J. Gordon and dedicated to Kristen Massman.[79]
Kristin Armstrong Municipal Parkdata-sort-value="Walnut St, S, 500"500 S Walnut St
43.6033°N -116.1873°W		28 acres formerly known as Municipal Park, renamed in 2016 for Olympic medalist Kristin Armstrong.[80]
Kroeger Parkdata-sort-value="Leadville Ave, S, 2919"2919 S Leadville Ave
43.5759°N -116.1915°W		 acres on land donated to the city in 1913 by Theodore and Pauline Kroeger.[81]
Laura Moore Cunningham Arboretumdata-sort-value="Lewis St, E, 1149"1149 E Lewis St
43.6045°N -116.1858°W		5 acres with 90 species of deciduous trees and over 20 species of conifers. The property was donated to the city in 1963 by Laura Moore Cunningham.[82]
Liberty Parkdata-sort-value="Liberty St, N, 520"520 N Liberty St
43.6095°N -116.2621°W		10 acres acquired by the city in 1975.[83]
Magnolia Parkdata-sort-value="Bogart Ln, N, 7136"7136 N Bogart Ln
43.6811°N -116.2959°W		7 partially developed acres.[84]
Manitou Parkdata-sort-value="Manitou Ave, S, 2001"2001 S Manitou Ave
43.5873°N -116.202°W		11 acres acquired by the city in 1977 with funds released through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.[85] [86]
Marianne Williams Parkdata-sort-value="Barber Valley Dr, E, 3451"3451 E Barber Valley Dr
43.5733°N -116.143°W		70 acres donated by Larry and Marianne Williams in 2005.[87]
Mariposa Park80pxdata-sort-value="Irving St, W, 9851"9851 W Irving St
43.6148°N -116.3078°W		 acres acquired by the city in 2004 and dedicated in 2019. A naming contest chose the Spanish word for butterfly, and the park will feature a pollinator garden. The park is at the site of the former Sterling Nursery.[88]
McAuley Parkdata-sort-value="Resseguie, E, 1655"1655 E Resseguie St
43.6263°N -116.2093°W		 acre named in 1912 for city councilor and park enthusiast Ernest H. McAuley,[89] although the property had been known as McAuley Park in 1910 and in 1911.[90] [91]
Memorial Parkdata-sort-value="6th St, N, 900"900 N 6th St
43.6221°N -116.197°W		7 acres of federal land acquired by the city in 1923 for a memorial to Idaho's war dead. The park was landscaped by members of the Grand Army of the Republic, and Boise City Council considered naming the park "Idaho G.A.R. Memorial Park, No. 1."[92]
Mesa Reservedata-sort-value="Ridge Point Way, S, 2061"2061 S Ridge Point Way
43.5858°N -116.1437°W		164 undeveloped acres including and adjacent to 30 miles of trails.[93] [94]
Military Reservedata-sort-value="Mountain Cove Rd, N, 750"750 N Mountain Cove Rd
43.6164°N -116.1843°W		726 acres of partially developed land in the area of the former Boise Barracks. Boise purchased 449 acres of the reserve from the Bureau of Land Management in 1956 at $3.00 per acre.[95]
Milwaukee Parkdata-sort-value="Milwaukee St, N, 3950"3950 N Milwaukee St
43.6406°N -116.2845°W		10 acres acquired by the city in 1973. The site hosts West Boise Little League games.[96]
Molenaar Parkdata-sort-value="Maple Grove Rd, S, 2815"2815 S Maple Grove Rd
43.5784°N -116.2989°W		20 acres developed in 2017 on land acquired by the city in 1994 from the family of dairy farmer Jake Molenaar.[97]
Morris Hill Parkdata-sort-value="Roosevelt St, N, 10"10 N Roosevelt St
43.6049°N -116.2323°W		7.9 landscaped acres opened in 2007. The park and adjacent Morris Hill Cemetery are in an area once known as the Morris Tract, named for William B. Morris. Morris dug the Ridenbaugh Canal, named for Morris' nephew William T. Ridenbaugh, to irrigate the Morris Tract, later the Scott Ranch, and surrounding property.[98] [99] [100] [101]
Mountain View Parkdata-sort-value="Ustick Rd, W, 7006"7006 W Ustick Rd
43.6353°N -116.2721°W		8 acres acquired in 1972 from Susie and Bruce Amos and Alice and Max Handley.[102]
Murgoitio Park Sitedata-sort-value="Salt Creek Ct, W, 8051"8051 W Salt Creek Ct
43.5714°N -116.2804°W		163 undeveloped acres acquired by the city in 1993 and named for Louie and Rosie Murgoitio.[103]
Noble Reservedata-sort-value="Shaw Mountain Rd, Five Mile Gulch Trailhead"Five Mile Gulch Trailhead, Shaw Mountain Rd
43.6357°N -116.1012°W		598 protected acres donated to the city in 2003 by Allen and Billie Dee Noble.[104]
Nottingham Parkdata-sort-value="Decatur Dr, N, 5243"5243 N Decatur Dr
43.6519°N -116.302°W		2 landscaped acres in the Sherwood West Subdivision, deeded to Ada County in 1974 by developer James M. Amyx and transferred to the city in 1975.[105] [106]
Optimist Youth Sports Complexdata-sort-value="Hill Road Pkwy, W, 9889"9889 W Hill Road Pkwy
43.6895°N -116.3093°W		51 acres of sports fields and other public space at the former site of the Patten Dairy Farm (1952),[107] opened by the city and Boise Noon Optimists in 1999.[108] [109]
Oregon Trail Reservedata-sort-value="Lake Forest Dr, E, 5000"5000 E Lake Forest Dr
43.5423°N -116.1102°W		77 acres opened in 2000, preserving a segment of the Oregon Trail.[110] The site includes historic pictographs, wagon ruts, the Beaver Dicks, and the Kelton Ramp.[111]
Owens Parkdata-sort-value="39th St, N, 3496"3496 N 39th St
43.6518°N -116.2373°W		1 landscaped acre near the Walnut Grove Subdivision (1947), donated to the city in 1975 by developers Paul and Grace Owens.[112] [113]
Owyhee Parkdata-sort-value="Elder St, E, 3400"3400 E Elder St
43.5743°N -116.2243°W		5 landscaped acres acquired by the city in 1975.[114]
Parkcenter Parkdata-sort-value="Parkcenter Blvd, E, 385"385 E Parkcenter Blvd
43.5976°N -116.1837°W		13 landscaped acres donated to the city by Morrison-Knudsen in 1979.[115]
Pearl Jensen Community Parkdata-sort-value="Lake Hazel Rd, W, 9920"9920 W Lake Hazel Rd
43.5467°N -116.3081°W		 undeveloped acres on the former Jensen family farm (66 acres), acquired by the city in 2000.[116]
Peppermint Parkdata-sort-value="Sumpter Way, S, 2030"2030 S Sumpter Way
43.5839°N -116.3327°W		7 landscaped acres in the Peppermint Hills subdivision, acquired by the city in 1995 and dedicated in 2006.[117]
Phillippi Parkdata-sort-value="Phillippi St, S, 2299"2299 S Phillippi St
43.5812°N -116.2502°W		 acres purchased in 1971 from Albert and Faye Hooper with funds provided by the Highway Beautification Act. The park opened in 1991.[118]
Pine Grove Parkdata-sort-value="Shoup Ave, W, 8995"8995 W Shoup Ave
43.5981°N -116.293°W		4 acres reopened in 2013, formerly known as Meikle Park.[119] [120]
Pioneer Tot Lotdata-sort-value="Ash St, S, 501"501 S Ash St
43.6143°N -116.2124°W		Less than one acre adjacent to Pioneer Walk and part of the River Street Neighborhood Plan of 1974.[121]
Platt Gardens80pxdata-sort-value="Eastover Ter, W, 2602"2602 W Eastover Ter
43.6024°N -116.2161°W		Less than 1 acre opened in 1928 as an approach to the Boise Depot and named for Oregon Short Line Railroad manager Howard Platt.[122] Union Pacific donated the property to the city in 1982.[123]
Polecat Gulch Reservedata-sort-value="Collister Dr, N, 6000"6000 N Collister Dr
43.6138°N -116.1793°W		475 undeveloped acres owned by the city and 360 acres owned by the Bureau of Land Management.[124] Polecat Gulch Reserve was created in 2003 with the purchase of 120 acres of the former Blessinger Ranch.[125]
Quinn's Ponddata-sort-value="Pleasanton Ave, W, 3150"3150 W Pleasanton Ave
43.6241°N -116.2321°W		31 acres known as Bernadine Quinn Riverside Park, including the 22-acre Quinn's Pond. The land was donated to the city in 1997 by Quinn Robbins Construction Co. owner Maurice H. Quinn.[126]
Redwood Park80pxdata-sort-value="Shamrock Ave, N, 2675"2675 N Shamrock Ave
43.6296°N -116.3276°W		7 landscaped acres purchased from Cloverdale Nursery in 1994.[127]
Rhodes Skate Parkdata-sort-value="Front St, W, 1555"1555 W Front St
43.6188°N -116.2163°W		1.28 acres dedicated in 1995 and named for Glenn Rhodes.[128]
Robert Noble Parkdata-sort-value="Warm Springs Ave, E, 150"150 E Warm Springs Ave
43.6113°N -116.1934°W		 acre named for farmer and banker Robert Noble, who purchased the property from John Krall in the early 20th century. The Columbian Club landscaped the property, known as Noble Triangle, prior to 1918 when the heirs of Robert Noble deeded the park to Boise City.[129] [130]
Shoreline Parkdata-sort-value="Shoreline Dr, 1375"1375 Shoreline Dr
43.6142°N -116.2199°W		 acres dedicated in 1974 as the hub of the Boise greenbelt bikeway.[131]
Shoshone Parkdata-sort-value="Canal St, W, 2800"2800 W Canal St
43.5776°N -116.2174°W		 acres purchased by the city in 1972 from Max and Lydia Browning.[132]
Simplot Sports Complexdata-sort-value="Lake Forest Dr, E, 2437"2437 E Lake Forest Dr
43.5498°N -116.1549°W		161 acres opened in the 1990s.[133]
Skyline Parkdata-sort-value="Skycliffe Ave, W, 9939"9939 W Skycliffe Ave
43.6554°N -116.3094°W		 acres deeded to the city by donor Edward A. Johnson, developer of the Skyline Subdivision, in 1974.[134]
Spaulding Ranch Site80pxdata-sort-value="Cole Rd, N, 3805"3805 N Cole Rd
43.6403°N -116.2789°W		20 acres acquired by the city in 2016 and part of the Almon W. and Dr. Mary E. Spaulding Ranch site. The property includes a farmhouse, silo, and outbuildings and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[135]
Stack Rock Reservedata-sort-value="Bogus Basin Rd, N, Milepost 13"Milepost 13, N Bogus Basin Rd
43.7365°N -116.1322°W		1320 acres near Bogus Basin ski area.[136]
Sterling Parkdata-sort-value="Irving St, W, 9851"9851 W Irving St
43.6146°N -116.3062°W		8 acres developed in 2018, purchased by the city in 2004 from John and Lynne Sterling.[137] [138]
Stewart Gulch Parkdata-sort-value="Eyrie Way, N, 9070"9070 N Eyrie Way
43.6639°N -116.2174°W		5.8 acres, formerly known as Medicine Creek Park, acquired by the city in the 1990s as part of the Medicine Creek Subdivision.[139]
Sue Howell Parkdate-sort-value="Warm Springs Avenue, E"E Warm Springs Avenue and Hwy 21
43.5435°N -116.0962°W		16 undeveloped acres donated to the city in 2018 by Sue and Aaron Howell.[140]
Sunset Parkdata-sort-value="32nd St, N, 2625"2625 N 32nd St
43.6441°N -116.2314°W		10 acres purchased in 1971 from John Fery, Wanek Stein, Paul B. Larsen, Dan Johnson, and Neil Labrum.[141]
Sycamore Parkdata-sort-value="Braddock Dr, W, 12275"12275 W Braddock Dr
43.5986°N -116.3378°W		7 acres acquired by the city in 2000 as part of the Edgeview Estates subdivision.[142]
Taft Kid Citydata-sort-value="Anderson St, 3722"3722 Anderson St
43.6414°N -116.2352°W		Less than 1 acre adjacent to Taft Elementary School.[143]
Terry Day Parkdata-sort-value="Federal Way, S, 1225"1225 S Federal Way
43.593°N -116.2078°W		7 acres donated to the city in 2006 by Pat Day in honor of his wife.[144]
Veterans Memorial Parkdata-sort-value="Veterans Memorial Pkwy, 930"930 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
43.6379°N -116.2405°W		38 acres preserved by the State of Idaho as a memorial park in 1971 and leased by the city in 1997.[145]
Warm Springs Parkdata-sort-value="Marden St, S, 250"250 S Marden St
43.6017°N -116.1784°W		 acres of habitat preserved in 2000.[146]
Williams Parkdata-sort-value="Williams St, W, 201"201 W Williams St
43.5907°N -116.186°W		8 acres donated to the city in 1980 by Darrel and Marian Leatham.[147]
Willow Lane Parkdata-sort-value="Willow Ln, W, 4623"4623 W Willow Ln
43.6427°N -116.2497°W		3 landscaped acres acquired by the city in 1973.[148]
Winstead Parkdata-sort-value="Northview St, W, 6150"6150 W Northview St
43.6279°N -116.2599°W		11 landscaped acres acquired by the city in 1965 and named for Judge Charles E. Winstead, former chairman of the park board.[149]

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  1. News: PARK-ING in boise . Boise Weekly . July 25, 2017 . December 4, 2018.
  2. News: Treasure Valley parks guide: What's new, what's coming, where to picnic . Dana Oland . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 21, 2018 . December 4, 2018.
  3. Web site: Boise—Tour of the Reserves: Foothills East Reserve . Idaho Conservation League . November 17, 2016 . December 8, 2018.
  4. Web site: Aldape Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 1, 2018.
  5. News: P&Z approves Harris Ranch plan . Emily Simnitt . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . October 22, 2002.
  6. News: New park near Boise River named for Harris family matriarch - The Alta Harris Park will have walking paths and a sports complex on 20 acres. . Kathleen Kreller . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 29, 2008.
  7. News: Memorial to be Opened to Public for Inspection of Varied Features . John Corlett . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 7, 1959 . 1.
  8. Web site: Baggley Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 1, 2018.
  9. News: Boise's wildlife-friendly Barber Pool shows 'what the Valley used to look like' . Chadd Cripe . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . April 10, 2017.
  10. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=78001037}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Barber Dam and Lumber Mill ]. National Park Service. Michael Ostrogorsky . December 2, 1977 . December 2, 2018.
  11. News: River trail named after Church - City leaders designate a section of the Greenbelt Tuesday to honor Idaho conservation icon . Chad Dryden . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . December 17, 2008.
  12. News: City gets 7 acres for park in Foothills neighborhood . Denise Oshodi . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 18, 2005.
  13. News: City of Boise awards more than $300,000 in neighborhood grants . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 22, 2012.
  14. News: Developing Borah Park for Use of Community Urged by Zoning Board . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 11, 1966 . 15.
  15. News: Iris Society Presents Plants to Boise Parks . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 28, 1952 . 2.
  16. Web site: Bowler Park Site . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  17. News: Gift to City . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 14, 1916.
  18. News: 150 Boise Icons: C.W. Moore Park . Anna Webb . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 19, 2013.
  19. News: Camel's Back Park Named by Council . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 6, 1958 . 5.
  20. News: Boise Council Authorizes Property Downpayment for Planned Cassia Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . December 30, 1967 . 5.
  21. News: Boise Parks: Oasis in the Asphalt . Gordon Bowen . Idaho Statesman . June 24, 1973 . 80.
  22. Web site: Castle Hills Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  23. News: Northwest Boise to get new park next year . Idaho Statesman . Emily Simnitt . Boise, Idaho . November 27, 2000.
  24. News: New 'Cecil D. Andrus Park' dedicated across from state Capitol . Betsy Russell . Idaho Press . Boise, Idaho . May 9, 2018 . December 4, 2018.
  25. News: Residents targeted for annexation protest . Charles Etlinger . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 10, 1999.
  26. Web site: 11th & Bannock – Cherie Buckner-Webb Park . CCDC Boise . Capital City Development Corporation . 1 June 2023.
  27. News: New park coming to West Boise . Jason Kaufman . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . November 22, 2004.
  28. Web site: City Honors Former Faculty Trudy Comba . Sherry Squires . Boise State University . August 5, 2014 . December 4, 2018.
  29. Web site: Cottonwood Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  30. Web site: Cypress Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  31. Web site: DeMeyer Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  32. Web site: Dewey Park . The North End . December 4, 2018.
  33. News: $2.5 Million Gift to Benefit New Sports Complex, Park . Kathleen Tuck . Update . Boise State University . October 12, 2009 . December 4, 2018.
  34. Web site: Quarry View Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  35. News: Walk gently; you're on sacred ground... . Anna Webb . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . September 13, 2009.
  36. News: Boise proposes new names for park & reserve to honor indigenous people . Don Day . BoiseDev . Boise, Idaho . April 15, 2019 . April 15, 2019.
  37. Web site: Elm Grove Park . The North End . December 4, 2018.
  38. Web site: Esther Simplot Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  39. News: LTE: Fairmont Park Lacks Landscape Completion . Ann Johnson . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 15, 1975 . 4.
  40. Web site: Fairmont Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 4, 2018.
  41. News: The Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . October 5, 1875 . 3.
  42. News: City Starts Work of Leveling Fairview Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 28, 1926 . 3.
  43. News: Playground in a day . Emily Simnitt . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 18, 2003.
  44. News: Commission OKs Foothills Housing . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . November 30, 1972.
  45. News: Softball Park Action Taken by Councilmen . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 13, 1950 . 2.
  46. News: Strange future neighbors: Boise Bench's Franklin Park, Maverik store . Sven Berg . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . January 28, 2016.
  47. News: Boise can look forward to a new park along the Greenbelt . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . October 19, 2015.
  48. Web site: Gordon S. Bowen Park . The North End . December 8, 2018.
  49. Web site: Boise Greenbelt . Visit Idaho . December 4, 2018.
  50. Web site: Helen B. Lowder Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 8, 2018.
  51. Web site: Hewett Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 8, 2018.
  52. News: Trustees Approve $57,728 for School Improvements . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 23, 1961 . 13.
  53. Web site: Hillside Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 8, 2018.
  54. Web site: Hillside to the Hollow . Land Trust of Treasure Valley . December 8, 2018.
  55. News: New Hobble Creek playground honors slain officer Mark Stall . Liz Wyatt . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . April 26, 2000.
  56. News: South Side Eager for Land Gift Acceptance . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 23, 1916 . 5.
  57. News: What the city has done before in Hulls Gulch . Craig Quintana . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 22, 2002.
  58. News: Township Plats Filed . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . February 8, 1868 . 3.
  59. Book: Eleventh Biennial Report of the Board of Trustees of the State Historical Society of Idaho . 1928 . State Historical Society of Idaho . December 9, 2018.
  60. News: List of Letters Remaining in the Boise Post-Office . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . February 2, 1865 . 2.
  61. News: Boise to preserve wetlands area in the city . Liz Wyatt . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . January 25, 1999.
  62. News: Anne Frank memorial to open Aug. 16 . Carissa Wolf . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 30, 2002.
  63. News: Hundreds attend unveiling of firefighter memorial . Patrick Orrporr . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 18, 2008 . 2.
  64. https://www.idahofff.com/ Idaho Fallen Firefighters Foundation
  65. News: U.S. Funds Provided for South Boise Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 17, 1966 . 11.
  66. News: New South Boise Park Completed . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 29, 1974 . 45.
  67. News: Dedication Planned for Ivywild Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 28, 1974 . 41.
  68. News: Boise Clubs . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 10, 1916 . 4.
  69. News: South Boise Park to be Thrown Open . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 24, 1904 . 6.
  70. News: Albertson Foundation gives another $950,000 to Boise whitewater park; could open in 2012 . Cynthia Sewell . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . April 5, 2011.
  71. https://www.boisewhitewaterpark.com/ Boise Whitewater Park
  72. News: Boise Club Wins Beautification Prize . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . October 26, 1967 . 32.
  73. News: Boise Park Department Begins Winter of Work on Greenbelt Segment . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . November 16, 1966 . 18.
  74. News: Second Annual Shoot of State Sportsman's Association . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 12, 1908 . 3.
  75. News: City Accepts Gift of Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . November 23, 1907 . 2.
  76. Web site: Julia Davis Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 8, 2018.
  77. Web site: Jullion Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 8, 2018.
  78. Web site: Kathryn Albertson Park . City Parks Alliance . December 9, 2018.
  79. Web site: Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda . Capital City Development Corp. . September 11, 2017 . 20 . December 9, 2018.
  80. News: Boise's Municipal Park renamed for Olympian Kristin Armstrong . Nicole Blanchard . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 28, 2016.
  81. News: Brief City News: Another Kroeger Gives Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . September 1, 1913 . 3.
  82. Web site: Laura Moore Cunningham Arboretum . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 9, 2018.
  83. Web site: Liberty Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 9, 2018.
  84. News: Boise Parks and Recreation considers adding pond to Magnolia Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 8, 2015.
  85. News: Notice of Finding No Significant Effect on the Environment . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 9, 1976 . 29.
  86. News: Five great spots for picinics . Susan Whaley . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 16, 2002 . 1.
  87. News: Boise family gives city 70 acres for new park . Denise Oshodi & Brad Hem . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . November 30, 2005.
  88. Web site: City of Boise, Mayor Bieter Dedicate Mariposa Park in West Boise . City of Boise . Boise, Idaho . May 31, 2019 . June 1, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190601192554/https://www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2019/may/city-of-boise-mayor-bieter-dedicate-mariposa-park-in-west-boise/ . June 1, 2019.
  89. News: Three Parks Named . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 27, 1912 . 5.
  90. News: Brief Local News . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 5, 1910 . 8.
  91. News: Lemp Brewery to Come Down Once More . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . November 1, 1911 . 3.
  92. News: Council Defers Naming of Park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 9, 1923 . 7.
  93. Web site: Boise—Tour of the Reserves: Mesa Reserve . Idaho Conservation League . December 9, 2018.
  94. Web site: Mesa Reserve . Open Space Matters . December 9, 2018.
  95. News: It's a Good Deal . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . February 27, 1956 . 4.
  96. Web site: West Boise Little League . December 12, 2018.
  97. News: Boise to dedicate new Molenaar Park . Steve Bertel . KIVI . Boise, Idaho . September 19, 2017 . December 12, 2018.
  98. News: Important Home Exercise - Reclamation of Desert Lands . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 18, 1877 . 2.
  99. News: Morris Hill Cemetery . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 5, 1883 . 3.
  100. News: An Ordinance Establishing "Morris Hill Cemetery" . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 12, 1883 . 3.
  101. News: Ridenbaugh Water Rights . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . December 28, 1905 . 3.
  102. Web site: Mountain View Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 12, 2018.
  103. News: Plans for park southwest of Boise on hold . Kate Brusse . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . December 4, 2006.
  104. News: Couple donates 600 acres in Foothills . Brad Hem . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . December 17, 2003.
  105. News: Legal Notices: A Deed, Filed as Instrument No. 873028 . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 6, 1974 . 38.
  106. News: Legal Notices: Ordinance No. 3690 . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 28, 1975 . 28.
  107. News: Popular park to more than double in size . Liz Wyatt . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . February 10, 2001.
  108. News: Optimist football celebrates anniversary with new home . Johnna Espinoza . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . September 7, 1999.
  109. Web site: Optimist Youth Football . Boise Noon Optimists . December 13, 2018.
  110. News: Reviving the Oregon Trail . Tim Woodward . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 24, 2000.
  111. Web site: Oregon Trail Reserve . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  112. Web site: Owens Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  113. News: Choice Full Acres in Quarter Acre Building Lots . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 28, 1947 . 12.
  114. Web site: Owyhee Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  115. Web site: Parkcenter Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  116. News: Land sold to city for pearl of a park . Shannon Lafferty . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . April 20, 2000.
  117. News: New park to be dedicated today in Boise . Kate Brusse . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . October 27, 2006 . 5.
  118. News: Hillcrest residents celebrate additions to Phillippi Park . Kate Brusse . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . September 13, 2006 . 6.
  119. News: Boise unveils $34 million bond package for parks, fire, police, open space . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 8, 2013.
  120. News: Citations up for off-leash dogs in Boise - Many owners get tickets but continue letting their dogs run free . Bethann Stewart . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . September 14, 2010.
  121. News: River Street Neighborhood Plan . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 29, 1974 . 40.
  122. News: Station Approach Park Dedication Ceremony Tonight . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 26, 1928 . 1.
  123. Web site: Platt Gardens . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  124. Web site: Polecat Gulch Reserve . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  125. News: City buys part of Blessinger ranch in the Foothills . Joe Kolman . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 20, 2003.
  126. News: New creek, walking paths will enhance riverfront . Cynthia Sewell . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . March 23, 2005 . 1.
  127. Web site: Redwood Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  128. Web site: Rhodes Skate Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 13, 2018.
  129. News: Columbian Club Takes Issue with Reed . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . September 11, 1914 . 10.
  130. News: Women Realize Dream Finally . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . February 17, 1918 . 4.
  131. News: Shoreline Park to Enhance Greenbelt . Tim Woodward . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . April 17, 1974 . 34.
  132. Web site: Shoshone Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 14, 2018.
  133. Web site: Simplot Sports Complex . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 14, 2018.
  134. News: Legal Notices: Ordinance No. 3489 . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . July 28, 1975 . 27.
  135. News: Historic . Anna Webb . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 25, 2018 . 5.
  136. News: How to hike to Stack Rock — the scenic lookout high in the Boise Foothills . Chadd Cripe . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 19, 2017 . December 4, 2018.
  137. News: Boise opens third dog park . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 24, 2011.
  138. Web site: Sterling Park Site (Undeveloped) . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 14, 2018.
  139. News: Boise Parks and Rec seeks input on Stewart Gulch Park improvements . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . August 2, 2011.
  140. News: The 11th Ribbon of Jewels park announced . Tommy Simmons . Idaho Press . Nampa, Idaho . December 13, 2018 . 1.
  141. Web site: Sunset Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 14, 2018.
  142. News: Meridian P&Z gets look at senior village . Kendra Martinez . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . February 23, 2000.
  143. Web site: Taft Kid City . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 14, 2018.
  144. News: Man donates 7 acres for park on Boise Bench . Kate Brusse . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . December 20, 2006 . 3.
  145. Web site: Veterans Memorial Park . Boise Parks and Recreation . December 14, 2018.
  146. News: Boise East End group discusses traffic, growth . Shannon Lafferty . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . May 10, 2000.
  147. Web site: Boise Parks . Idaho Real Estate Center . December 8, 2018.
  148. News: More People, More Buildings Predicted . Idaho Statesman . Tim Woodward . Boise, Idaho . May 10, 1973 . 11.
  149. News: 25 Boise Parks Cover 900 Acres, Keep Pace with City's Expansion . Idaho Statesman . Boise, Idaho . June 18, 1965 . 55.

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