The best parks & outdoor spots in Boise

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Molenaar Park

Parks & Outdoors

Molenaar Park packs a lot into 20 acres, with a skate park built for beginners and still fun for regulars, a fenced off-leash dog park with…

2815 S Maple Grove Rd · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Molenaar Park packs a lot into 20 acres, with a skate park built for beginners and still fun for regulars, a fenced off-leash dog park with a shy dog area, and a kid-approved splash pad and playground. Grab a friend, a frisbee, or the pup and make an easy midweek reset.”

From the Boise newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Franklin Park

Parks & Outdoors

Grassy, shaded kids' play area with a tall slide and other slides, plus fitness gear.

310 S Hilton St

“Grassy, shaded kids' play area with a tall slide and other slides, plus fitness gear.”

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Ivywild Park

Parks & Outdoors

Local park with a pool (one public, a kiddie one and one for children), tennis courts and baseball fields.

416 W Ivywild St

“Local park with a pool (one public, a kiddie one and one for children), tennis courts and baseball fields.”

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Borah Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park with open fields, playground and a pool, plus swings.

801 Aurora Dr

“Park with open fields, playground and a pool, plus swings.”

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Ann Morrison Park

Parks & Outdoors

Large park boasts a variety of sports courts & fields amid gardens, a playground & riverside trails.

1000 S Americana Blvd

“Large park boasts a variety of sports courts & fields amid gardens, a playground & riverside trails.”

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Esther Simplot Park

Parks & Outdoors

Sprawling, verdant park featuring open green expanses, ponds, hiking trails & boardwalks.

3206 W Pleasanton Ave · ✓ checked Aug 5

“Sprawling, verdant park featuring open green expanses, ponds, hiking trails & boardwalks.”

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