Boise Parks and Recreation

05/28/2026

6:10 p.m. Update: Boise outdoor pools will open for evening swim sessions at 6:30 p.m. now that storms have passed.
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4:30 p.m. Update: Boise outdoor pools are closed temporarily as stormy weather rolls through. Safety is our top priority. Please check online for updates related to hours of operation tonight, May 28: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/pools/

Thank you for your understanding!

05/28/2026

The new Grove Street Pathway connects Broadway Avenue to Grove Street and provides a critical connection for neighbors, employees and commuters to reach downtown and beyond. This kind of safe, ADA accessible pathway is a part of the city's larger vision for connectivity and our downtown maintenance team is proud to take care of this new route. Congratulations and thank you to all of the partners involved, including Capital City Development Corporation, Boise City Canal Company, Idaho Power, St. Luke's Health and more for completion of this project!

Learn more about the Grove Street Pathway: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/planning-and-development-services/planning/designing-our-city/mobility-and-public-spaces/pathways-program/grove-street-pathway/

05/28/2026

Calling all teens 📢 Register for a fun pool party on May 29 at Borah Pool to kick off summer! This event, hosted from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Friday night, is just for teens ages 12 through 18 to swim, listen to music and have fun brought to you by Communities for Youth Boise, Central District Health and the City of Boise. Click here to learn more and register to attend at the link: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2026/may/teen-summer-cessation-kickoff-party/

05/27/2026

Investing in parks is investing in people 🌳We're proud of our new top 15 listing in the latest Trust for Public Land ParkScore ranking. It's based on how Boise compares nationally on five characteristics of an excellent park system: acreage, access, investment, amenities, and park space equity — and we're not done yet!

Learn more about the ranking via TPL's website: https://www.tpl.org/city/boise-idaho

05/27/2026

Come see our team at the 2026 Wildflower Show this weekend!

Don’t miss the INPS Pahove Chapter’s 2026 Wildflower Show at the Idaho Botanical Garden on Sunday, May 31, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. A variety of fresh cut local wildflowers will be on display for your educational enjoyment.🪻🌼🌸

05/26/2026

It's almost time!☀️ Boise's municipal pools open at 1 p.m. TOMORROW (Wednesday, May 27), weather permitting. Splash into summer at one of Boise's four outdoor pools:
💧Borah Pool
💧Fairmont Pool
💧Ivywild Pool
💧Natatorium & Hydrotube

Please keep in mind, each location has its own schedule and programming. Any weather-related updates or closures will be posted online. Visit the Boise Parks and Recreation website to learn more and prep for the swim season: https://www.cityofboise.org/aquatics

05/26/2026

🌮🍦New this year, we launched an opportunity for mobile food vendors to sell in Boise's parks. Food vendors can purchase a daily permit for $27 to sell concessions at Fort Boise Park, Julia Davis Park, Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park, Molenaar Park and Veterans Memorial Park.

Only one vendor will be permitted at each location each day. Permits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and vendors must provide their vending license and insurance.

Learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/Sr4A50Z2m80

05/24/2026

On Memorial Day, we recognize and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Staff will be on site at Morris Hill Cemetery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Memorial Day (tomorrow, May 25th) to assist the public in identifying grave locations.

Please note, many City of Boise facilities are closed tomorrow in observance of the holiday. This includes Boise Parks and Recreation's main administration office in Ann Morrison Park. We look forward to serving you during normal business hours starting on Tuesday, May 26.

05/24/2026

Splash pad and interactive fountain season is here! Cool off for free at the following locations, open daily through Labor Day:
☀️ Ann Morrison Park Interactive Fountain
☀️ Borah Park Spray Pad (next to the pool)
☀️ Bowler Park Misters
☀️ Comba Park Splash Pad
☀️ Fairview Park Misters
☀️ Franklin Park Misters
☀️ The Grove Plaza Fountain
☀️ Molenaar Park Splash Pad (pictured)

Learn more on our website: https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/splash-pads-and-fountains-in-city-parks/

05/23/2026

Spend part of your holiday weekend at the Boise Depot! 🚂 Open house hours on Sunday, May 24 are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free tours of the building offered at noon and 1:30 p.m. This is a great chance to explore the Great Hall, take a ride up the elevator into the bell tower and more. Visit our website for additional event details: https://www.cityofboise.org/events/parks/2026/may/boise-depot-open-house-and-tours-3/

05/23/2026

We are still looking for Picnic in the Park volunteers to help us serve meals this summer! Boise Parks and Recreation partners with the Boise School District annually to provide free lunches in a handful of city parks, including Cassia, Phillippi, Ivywild, Sunset and Winstead Parks. Sign up individually or as a group to help transport and hand out lunches from June through early August during the lunch hour. We need your support to combat food insecurity during the summer months! Click here to learn more about the program and get involved: https://bit.ly/PIPSummer2026