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Parks
Givens Hot Springs Nearest Community: Marsing Type:Hot Springs
A popular family attraction with a large, indoor natural hot spring swimming pool, RV hookups, campgrounds, rental trailers, and historic cabins.
Ann Morrison Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Ann Morrison Park is a 145-acre urban park located near downtown Boise along the Boise River.
Barber Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Boise City Park along the Boise River; a put-in site for floating the river in summer.
Boise River Greenbelt
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Over 850 acres of parks and natural areas along the Boise River are linked by this 25-mile long bicycle and pedestrian path.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Nearest Community: Bruneau Type:Parks
The tallest single-structure sand dunes in North America rise 470 feet above the small lakes at their base with opportunities for fishing, hiking and camping and Idaho's largest public observatory.
C. J. Strike Reservoir
Nearest Community: Grand View Type:Outdoor Recreation
C. J. Strike Reservoir is a popular spot for fishing along the Snake River near Grand View.
Celebration Park
Nearest Community: Nampa Type:Parks
This former wintering ground for Paiute Indians has unique Indian art dating back 12,000 years with a visitor center open daily and self-guided tours.
Chief Parrish Picnic Area
Nearest Community: Garden Valley Type:Parks
Chief Parrish is a picnic area on the Payette River north of Boise.
Eagle Island State Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
545-acre day-use park with a popular swimming beach, grassy picnic area, waterslide and more than five miles of multi-use trails.
Idaho X-Sports Snow Tubing Hill
Nearest Community: Garden Valley Type:Outdoor Recreation
Just a short 45 mile drive North of Boise in Garden Valley at Southfork Landing, Idaho X-Sports Tubing Hill is fun or the whole family. No training or special skills required. Just sit and have fun!
Julia Davis Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Julia Davis Park stretches along the Boise River across from Boise State University and hosts many of the city's most popular events.
Kathryn Albertson Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
An 40-acre urban wildlife park along the Boise River.
Lake Cascade State Park
Nearest Community: Cascade Type:Parks
Lake Cascade State Park is nestled in the majestic mountains of central Idaho approximately 75 miles north of Boise on State Highway 55.
Lucky Peak State Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Three distinct day-use units offer facilities and activities ranging from picnic areas to concessions, boat docks to fishing and beach access.
Municipal Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Municipal Park, 28 acres along the Boise River east of downtown, offers picnic shelters, fireplaces and grills, restrooms, a large playground, and bocce ball courts.
Nampa Dog Park
Nearest Community: Caldwell Type:Parks
6 Acre off-leash dog park
Ponderosa State Park
Nearest Community: McCall Type:Parks
A 1,000-acre peninsula, the park has a beach and picnic area, campgrounds, nature trails and a scenic overlook onto Payette Lake.
Ponderosa State Park Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Nearest Community: McCall Type:Outdoor Recreation
This mountain bike trail near McCall is an easy to moderate 7.5 mile loop through the peninsula that is Ponderosa State Park. The ride is on well-maintained pavement, single and double track.
Quinn's Pond
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Outdoor Recreation
Quinn's Pond is adjacent to Boise's Greenbelt and part of the site of the coming Boise River Recreation Park.
Tuttle Blacksmith Shop
Nearest Community: Fruitland Type:Historic Sites
This historical blacksmith shop, still in operation today, was founded in 1896 and is open for tours with a demonstration of blacksmithing and tools used.
Veterans Memorial Park
Nearest Community: Boise Type:Parks
Veterans Memorial Park offers a tranquil setting in the middle of Boise where strollers and bike riders can enjoy a small lake and the Boise River.