List of parks in Boise

{{Short description|Parks in Boise, Idaho}}

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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.{{cite news |title=PARK-ING in boise |newspaper=Boise Weekly |date=July 25, 2017 |url=https://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/park-ing-in-boise/Content?oid=6027230 |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}{{cite news |title=Treasure Valley parks guide: What's new, what's coming, where to picnic |author=Dana Oland |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 21, 2018 |url=https://www.idahostatesman.com/latest-news/article210382644.html |accessdate=December 4, 2018}} The park system includes 11 reserves with 40 miles of trails on 4000 acres of habitat.{{cite web |title=Boise—Tour of the Reserves: Foothills East Reserve |publisher=Idaho Conservation League |date=November 17, 2016 |url=https://www.idahoconservation.org/events/events/boise-tour-reserves-foothills-east-reserve/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

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List of parks in Boise

class="wikitable sortable"

! Name

! class="unsortable"|Image

! Location

! class="unsortable"|Notes

Aldape Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="San Jose, N, 629"| 629 N San Jose Rd
{{coord|43.613793

116.179338|name=Aldape Park}}

| {{frac|1|2}} acre added in 1964 when Aldape Heights, named for Felipe Aldape, was annexed into the city.{{cite web |title=Aldape Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/aldape-park/ |accessdate=December 1, 2018}}

Alta Harris Park

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|data-sort-value="Eckert Rd, S, 4049"| 4049 S Eckert Rd
{{coord|43.565006

116.127841|name=Alta Harris Park}}

| 20 unimproved acres were donated to the city by the Harris Family in 2002 to honor Alta Harris.{{cite news |title=P&Z approves Harris Ranch plan |author=Emily Simnitt |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=October 22, 2002}}{{cite news |title=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. |author=Kathleen Kreller |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 29, 2008}}

Ann Morrison Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Americana Blvd, S, 1000"| 1000 S Americana Blvd
{{coord|43.6116859

116.2232622|name=Ann Morrison Park}}

| 153 acres donated to the city and landscaped by Harry Morrison. The park is a memorial to Morrison's wife, Ann.{{cite news |title=Memorial to be Opened to Public for Inspection of Varied Features |author=John Corlett |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 7, 1959 |page=1}}

Baggley Park

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|data-sort-value="Parkcenter Blvd, E, 1410"| 1410 E Parkcenter Blvd
{{coord|43.5829828

116.166956|name=Baggley Park}}

| Seven acres formerly known as Loggers Creek Park. The park was rededicated in 1990 to recognize the career of George Baggley.{{cite web |title=Baggley Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/baggley-park/ |accessdate=December 1, 2018}}

Barber Observation Point

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|data-sort-value="Surprise Way, S, 6300"| 6300 S Surprise Way
{{coord|43.545012

116.103752|name=Barber Observation Point}}

|Two acres with view of the 712-acre Barber Pool Conservation Area, a former log holding pond near Barber Dam.{{cite news |title=Boise's wildlife-friendly Barber Pool shows 'what the Valley used to look like' |author=Chadd Cripe |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=April 10, 2017}} In 1902 James T. Barber and others founded the Barber Lumber Co. which operated in the area until 1934.{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=78001037}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Barber Dam and Lumber Mill |publisher=National Park Service|author=Michael Ostrogorsky |date=December 2, 1977 |accessdate=December 2, 2018}}

Bethine Church River Trail

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|data-sort-value="Greenbelt, Boise"| Boise Greenbelt
{{coord|43.591492

116.171104|name=Bethine Church River Trail}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=River trail named after Church - City leaders designate a section of the Greenbelt Tuesday to honor Idaho conservation icon |author=Chad Dryden |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=December 17, 2008}}

Boise Hills Park

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|data-sort-value="Clubview Dr, E, 615"| 651 E Clubview Dr
{{coord|43.6319652

116.1827581|name=Boise Hills Park}}

|7.3 acres in Boise Heights developed in 2005 and improved in 2012.{{cite news |title=City gets 7 acres for park in Foothills neighborhood |author=Denise Oshodi |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 18, 2005}}{{cite news |title=City of Boise awards more than $300,000 in neighborhood grants |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 22, 2012}}

Borah Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Aurora Dr, S, 801"| 801 S Aurora Dr
{{coord|43.597358

116.2650708|name=Borah Park}}

|13 acres adjacent to Borah High School, developed by the city in 1966{{cite news |title=Developing Borah Park for Use of Community Urged by Zoning Board |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 11, 1966 |page=15}} and expanded in 2010. The park and school were named for Senator William Borah.

Bowden Park

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|data-sort-value="Edson St, 3230"| 3230 Edson St
{{coord|43.5958096

116.2216528|name=Bowden Park}}

|3 acres developed in 1952 and named for Carl G. Bowden.{{cite news |title=Iris Society Presents Plants to Boise Parks |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 28, 1952 |page=2}}

Bowler Park Site

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|data-sort-value="Surprise Way, S, 4403"| 4403 S Surprise Way
{{coord|43.5585263

116.1295476|name=Bowler Park Site}}

|24.6 undeveloped acres acquired in 1995 from conservationists Beth and Bruce Bowler.{{cite web |title=Bowler Park Site |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/bowler-park-site/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

C. W. Moore Park

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|data-sort-value="5th St, S, 150"| 150 S 5th St
{{coord|43.6130425

116.200491|name=C.W. Moore Park}}

|Smaller than {{frac|1|3}} acre deeded to the city in 1916 by banker and boise pioneer C.W. Moore, the space was known briefly as Peter Pan Park.{{cite news |title=Gift to City |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 14, 1916}} The park was removed in 1956 and reestablished in 1983 to display a collection of architectural artifacts.{{cite news |title=150 Boise Icons: C.W. Moore Park |author=Anna Webb |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 19, 2013}}

Camel's Back Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Heron St, W, 1200"| 1200 W Heron St
{{coord|43.6345752

116.2042647|name=Camel's Back Park}}

|11 acres of developed land acquired by the city from Bernard Lemp in 1932 and designated a park in 1958.{{cite news |title=Camel's Back Park Named by Council |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 6, 1958 |page=5}}

Cassia Park

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|data-sort-value="Camas St, W, 4600"| 4600 W Camas St
{{coord|43.5961536

116.2412498|name=Cassia Park}}

|14 acres purchased by the city in 1967 and developed in 1973.{{cite news |title=Boise Council Authorizes Property Downpayment for Planned Cassia Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=December 30, 1967 |page=5}}{{cite news |title=Boise Parks: Oasis in the Asphalt |author=Gordon Bowen |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |date=June 24, 1973 |page=80}}

Castle Hills Park

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|data-sort-value="Eugene St, N, 5350"| 5350 N Eugene St
{{coord|43.668526

116.262479|name=Castle Hills Park}}

|7.2 acres acquired in 1980 near the location of Boise's former Pierce Park (1907-1928).{{cite web |title=Castle Hills Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/castle-hills-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Catalpa Park

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|data-sort-value="Catalpa Dr, W, 4516"| 4516 W Catalpa Dr
{{coord|43.6561415

116.2477443|name=Catalpa Park}}

|7 acres acquired in 1996 and developed in 2001–02.{{cite news |title=Northwest Boise to get new park next year |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |author=Emily Simnitt |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 27, 2000}}

Cecil D. Andrus Park

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|data-sort-value="Jefferson St, W, 601"| 601 W Jefferson St
{{coord|43.6166071

116.2020494|name=Cecil D. Andrus Park}}

|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.{{cite news |title=New 'Cecil D. Andrus Park' dedicated across from state Capitol |author=Betsy Russell |newspaper=Idaho Press |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 9, 2018 |url=https://www.idahopress.com/eyeonboise/new-cecil-d-andrus-park-dedicated-across-from-state-capitol/article_e97bfcb1-6ad0-52a1-99a8-511bc73ef33b.html |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex

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|data-sort-value="Eagle Rd, N, 5101"| 5101 N Eagle Rd
{{coord|43.6510264

116.3565362|name=Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex}}

|40 acres including 10 undeveloped acres annexed into the city in 1999,{{cite news |title=Residents targeted for annexation protest |author=Charles Etlinger |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 10, 1999}} named for Charles McDevitt, a former executive with Boise Cascade Company and former Idaho Supreme Court justice.

Cherie Buckner-Webb Park

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|data-sort-value="Bannock St, W, 1100"| 1100 W Bannock St
{{coord|43.61893

116.20621|name=Cherie Buckner-Webb Park}}

|{{frac|1|2}} acre developed in 2021 replacing a parking lot, named for Cherie Buckner-Webb.{{cite web |title=11th & Bannock – Cherie Buckner-Webb Park |url=https://map.ccdcboise.com/listings/cherie-buckner-webb-park/ |website=CCDC Boise |publisher=Capital City Development Corporation |access-date=1 June 2023}}

Comba Park

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|data-sort-value="Five Mile Rd, N, 2995"| 2995 N Five Mile Rd
{{coord|43.6320063

116.3182448|name=Comba Park}}

|3.2 acres donated to the city in 2000 by Trudy and John Comba and developed in 2004.{{cite news |title=New park coming to West Boise |author=Jason Kaufman |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 22, 2004}} A dedication was held in 2014.{{cite web |title=City Honors Former Faculty Trudy Comba |author=Sherry Squires |publisher=Boise State University |date=August 5, 2014 |url=https://news.boisestate.edu/update/2014/08/05/city-honors-former-education-faculty-trudy-comba-family-new-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Cottonwood Park

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|data-sort-value="Colonial Park Way, N, 4350"| 4350 N Colonial Park Way
{{coord|43.6453367

116.3473095|name=Cottonwood Park}}

|8 acres in west Boise.{{cite web |title=Cottonwood Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/cottonwood-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Cypress Park

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|data-sort-value="Tableridge Way, S, 4382"| 4382 S Tableridge Way
{{coord|43.5623845

116.1654892|name=Cypress Park}}

|7 developed acres in the Breckenridge subdivision formerly known as Breckenridge Park.{{cite web |title=Cypress Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/cypress-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

DeMeyer Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Tumbleweed Pl, N, 5100"| 5100 N Tumbleweed Pl
{{coord|43.6507678

116.3290648|name=DeMeyer Park}}

|12 acres given to the city in 1977 by Albert and Hazel DeMeyer.{{cite web |title=DeMeyer Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/demeyer-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Dewey Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="15th St, N, 2150"| 2150 N 15th St
{{coord|43.638248

116.205513|name=Dewey Park}}

| Less than one acre. The park contains an Oregon Trail route marker.{{cite web |title=Dewey Park |publisher=The North End |url=https://northend.org/dewey-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Dona Larsen Park

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|data-sort-value="Broadway, S, 150"| 150 S Broadway
{{coord|43.6091901

116.1936825|name=Dona Larsen Park}}

|{{frac|14|1|2}} 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.{{cite news |title=$2.5 Million Gift to Benefit New Sports Complex, Park |author=Kathleen Tuck |newspaper=Update |publisher=Boise State University |date=October 12, 2009 |url=https://news.boisestate.edu/update/2009/10/12/2-5-million-gift-to-benefit-new-sports-complex-park-at-east-junior-high-site/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Eagle Rock Park

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|data-sort-value="Kellogg Ln, N, 2150"| 2150 N Kellogg Ln
{{coord|43.603662

116.166880|name=Eagle Rock Park}}

| 11 acres leased by the State of Idaho to the city in 1983.{{cite web |title=Quarry View Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/quarry-view-park/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}} 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

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|data-sort-value="Quarry View Pl, N, 451"| 451 N Quarry View Pl
{{coord|43.6070326

116.1705997|name=Eagle Rock Reserve}}

|{{frac|48|1|2}} acres of undeveloped land on a site sacred to Native Americans.{{cite news |title=Walk gently; you're on sacred ground... |author=Anna Webb |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 13, 2009}} 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.{{cite news |title=Boise proposes new names for park & reserve to honor indigenous people |author=Don Day |newspaper=BoiseDev |location=Boise, Idaho |date=April 15, 2019 |url=https://boisedev.com/news/2019/04/15/boise-proposes-new-names-for-park-reserve-to-honor-indigenous-people/ |accessdate=April 15, 2019}}

Elm Grove Park

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|data-sort-value="Irene St, W, 2200"| 2200 W Irene St
{{coord|43.636393

116.2170058|name=Elm Grove Park}}

| 3 acres developed in 1911 as part of Boise's Elm Grove Addition, purchased by the city in 1920.{{cite web |title=Elm Grove Park |publisher=The North End |url=https://northend.org/elm-grove-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Esther Simplot Park

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|data-sort-value="Pleasanton Ave, W, 3206"| 3206 W Pleasanton Ave
{{coord|43.6268653

116.2305004|name=Esther Simplot Park}}

|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.{{cite web |title=Esther Simplot Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/esther-simplot-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Fairmont Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Northview St, W, 7925"| 7925 W Northview St
{{coord|43.625948

116.282870|name=Fairmont Park}}

|7 acres in the Fairmont Park subdivision (1968) partially developed in 1975 and improved in 1977.{{cite news |title=LTE: Fairmont Park Lacks Landscape Completion |author=Ann Johnson |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 15, 1975 |page=4}}{{cite web |title=Fairmont Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/fairmont-park/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Fairview Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Idaho St, W, 2300"| 2300 W Idaho St
{{coord|43.6231176

116.2212991|name=Fairview Park}}

| 2 acres in the Fairview Addition (1903) in an area formerly known as Agricultural Park (1875).{{cite news |title=The Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=October 5, 1875 |page=3}} Fairview Park was acquired by the city in 1926.{{cite news |title=City Starts Work of Leveling Fairview Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 28, 1926 |page=3}}

Florence Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Florence St, W, 7800"| 7800 W Florence St
{{coord|43.6163869

116.2819057|name=Florence Park}}

| 2 acres developed in 2001 with play facilities added in 2003.{{cite news |title=Playground in a day |author=Emily Simnitt |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 18, 2003}}

Foothills East Park

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|data-sort-value="Shenandoah Dr, E, 1465"| 1465 E Shenandoah Dr
{{coord|43.6115804

116.170711|name=Foothills East Park}}

| 8 acres in the Foothills East subdivision (1972).{{cite news |title=Commission OKs Foothills Housing |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 30, 1972}}

Foothills East Reserve

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Shenandoah Dr, E, 1220"| 1220 E Shenandoah Dr
{{coord|43.6138656

116.1776951|name=Foothills East Reserve}}

|30 acres protected in 1970 prior to development of the Foothills East subdivision.

Fort Boise Park

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|data-sort-value="Garrison Rd, E, 155"| 155 E Garrison Rd
{{coord|43.6148891

116.1911117|name=Fort Boise Park}}

| 33 acres on a site formerly known as Boise Barracks, acquired by the city in 1950.{{cite news |title=Softball Park Action Taken by Councilmen |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 13, 1950 |page=2}}

Franklin Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Hilton St, S, 310"| 310 S Hilton St
{{coord|43.6015663

116.247424|name=Franklin Park}}

| 3 partially developed acres purchased by the city in 2013 at the site of the former Franklin School (1926-2009).{{cite news |title=Strange future neighbors: Boise Bench's Franklin Park, Maverik store |author=Sven Berg |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=January 28, 2016}}

Golda Harris Nature Preserve

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|data-sort-value="Warm Springs Ave, E, 2851"| 2851 E Warm Springs Ave
{{coord|43.5782337

116.1540422|name=Golda Harris Nature Preserve}}

| 3 undeveloped acres donated to the city by Harris family members.{{cite news |title=Boise can look forward to a new park along the Greenbelt |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=October 19, 2015}}

Gordon S. Bowen Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="O'Farrell St, W, 1013"| 1013 W O'Farrell St
{{coord|43.624601

116.2029266|name=Gordon S. Bowen Park}}

| Less than one acre developed in 1983 and named in 1991 for former park superintendent Gordon S. Bowen.{{cite web |title=Gordon S. Bowen Park |publisher=The North End |url=https://northend.org/gordon-s-bowen-park/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Boise Greenbelt

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|data-sort-value="Greenbelt, Boise"| Boise Greenbelt
{{coord|43.605671

116.203334|name=Boise Greenbelt}}

| 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.{{cite web |title=Boise Greenbelt |publisher=Visit Idaho |url=https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/rail-to-trail/boise-greenbelt/ |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Helen B. Lowder Park

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|data-sort-value="Law Ave, S, 3450"| 3450 S Law Ave
{{coord|43.5708087

116.164577|name=Helen B. Lowder Park}}

| 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.{{cite web |title=Helen B. Lowder Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/helen-b-lowder-park/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Hewett Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="McMillan Rd, W, 11211"| 11211 W McMillan Rd
{{coord|43.6482564

116.3246024|name=Hewett Park}}

| 6 acres acquired by the city in 1980.{{cite web |title=Hewett Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/hewett-park/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Hillside Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="36th St, N, 4150"| 4150 N 36th St
{{coord|43.6584972

116.2320624|name=Hillside Park}}

| 15 acres planned in 1961 as part of Hillside Junior High School development,{{cite news |title=Trustees Approve $57,728 for School Improvements |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 23, 1961 |page=13}} acquired by the city in 1973 and finished in 1976.{{cite web |title=Hillside Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/hillside-park/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Hillside to Hollow Reserve

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|data-sort-value="Harrison Hollow Ln, N, 2755"| 2755 N Harrison Hollow Ln
{{coord|43.6435923

116.2095339|name=Hillside to Hollow Reserve}}

| 319 acres from Hillside Park to Harrison Hollow.{{cite web |title=Hillside to the Hollow |publisher=Land Trust of Treasure Valley |url=https://www.lttv.org/hillside-to-the-hollow/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Hobble Creek Park

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|data-sort-value="San Jose Rd, N, 629"| 629 N San Jose Rd
{{coord|43.613793

116.179338|name=Hobble Creek Park}}

| 21 acres developed in 1997 as part of the Hobble Creek subdivision.{{cite news |title=New Hobble Creek playground honors slain officer Mark Stall |author=Liz Wyatt |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=April 26, 2000}}

Hopffgarten Property

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Boise Ave, W, 1059"| 1059 W Boise Ave
{{coord|43.5909663

116.1970252|name=Hopffgarten Property}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=South Side Eager for Land Gift Acceptance |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 23, 1916 |page=5}}

Hulls Gulch Reserve

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|data-sort-value="Sunset Peak Rd, N, 3001"| 3001 N Sunset Peak Rd
{{coord|43.6391017

116.198462|name=Hulls Gulch Reserve}}

| 292 acres of habitat near Camel's Back Park, preserved 1991–93.{{cite news |title=What the city has done before in Hulls Gulch |author=Craig Quintana |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 22, 2002}} 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,{{cite news |title=Township Plats Filed |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=February 8, 1868 |page=3}} named for the father of Martha Hull (M. Baxter),{{cite book |title=Eleventh Biennial Report of the Board of Trustees of the State Historical Society of Idaho |date=1928 |publisher=State Historical Society of Idaho |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1tMvAQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA86 |accessdate=December 9, 2018}} whose name may have been Alfred Hull.{{cite news |title=List of Letters Remaining in the Boise Post-Office |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=February 2, 1865 |page=2}}

Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Maple Grove Rd, N, 5301"| 5301 N Maple Grove Rd
{{coord|43.6513962

116.2993759|name=Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve}}

| 44 acres of wetlands acquired by the city in 1999 and named for previous owner Larry Hyatt.{{cite news |title=Boise to preserve wetlands area in the city |author=Liz Wyatt |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=January 25, 1999}}

Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial

| 80px

|data-sort-value="8th St, S, 770"| 770 S 8th St
{{coord|43.6513962

116.2993759|name=Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial}}

| Less than one acre dedicated in 2002 as both a memorial to Anne Frank and to education about human rights.{{cite news |title=Anne Frank memorial to open Aug. 16 |author=Carissa Wolf |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 30, 2002}}

Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park

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|data-sort-value="Shoreline Dr, W, 1791"| 1791 W Shoreline Dr
{{coord|43.617941

116.2267887|name=Idaho Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park}}

| 5 acres dedicated in 2008 to firefighters who have died in the line of duty.{{cite news |title=Hundreds attend unveiling of firefighter memorial |author=Patrick Orrporr |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 18, 2008 |page=2}}[https://www.idahofff.com/ Idaho Fallen Firefighters Foundation]

Ivywild Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Ivywild St, W, 416"| 416 W Ivywild St
{{coord|43.581492

116.188887|name=Ivywild Park}}

| 18 acres formerly known as South Boise Park, acquired by the city in 1966 and developed in 1974.{{cite news |title=U.S. Funds Provided for South Boise Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 17, 1966 |page=11}}{{cite news |title=New South Boise Park Completed |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 29, 1974 |page=45}} After development, the park was redesignated Ivywild, a name borrowed from Ivywild, Colorado Springs.{{cite news |title=Dedication Planned for Ivywild Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 28, 1974 |page=41}} An Ivywild Park had existed in South Boise prior to 1916,{{cite news |title=Boise Clubs |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 10, 1916 |page=4}} and South Boise Park on the west side of S Broadway had been in use beginning in 1904.{{cite news |title=South Boise Park to be Thrown Open |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 24, 1904 |page=6}}

J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Boise Whitewater Park

|

|data-sort-value="Pleasanton Ave, W, 3400"| 3400 W Pleasanton Ave
{{coord|43.6260464

116.2306811|name=J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Boise Whitewater Park}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=Albertson Foundation gives another $950,000 to Boise whitewater park; could open in 2012 |author=Cynthia Sewell |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=April 5, 2011}}[https://www.boisewhitewaterpark.com/ Boise Whitewater Park]

John Booth Memorial

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Royal Blvd, W, 850"| 850 W Royal Blvd
{{coord|43.608494

116.209279|name=John Booth Memorial}}

| {{frac|1|1|2}} acres, formerly known as Small Park,{{cite news |title=Boise Club Wins Beautification Prize |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=October 26, 1967 |page=32}} 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.{{cite news |title=Boise Park Department Begins Winter of Work on Greenbelt Segment |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 16, 1966 |page=18}} 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.{{cite news |title=Second Annual Shoot of State Sportsman's Association |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 12, 1908 |page=3}}

Julia Davis Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Capitol Blvd, S, 700"| 700 S Capitol Blvd
{{coord|43.6102415

116.2077941|name=Julia Davis Park}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=City Accepts Gift of Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 23, 1907 |page=2}}{{cite web |title=Julia Davis Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/julia-davis-park/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Jullion Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Jullion Way, N, 3801"| 3801 N Jullion Way
{{coord|43.638589

116.3078874|name=Jullion Park}}

| 11 acres acquired by the city in 1979.{{cite web |title=Jullion Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/jullion-park/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Kathryn Albertson Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Americana Blvd, N, 1001"| 1001 N Americana Blvd
{{coord|43.614836

116.2292474|name=Kathryn Albertson Park}}

| 41 acres of habitat opened in 1989 and named for Kathryn Albertson.{{cite web |title=Kathryn Albertson Park |publisher=City Parks Alliance |url=https://www.cityparksalliance.org/why-urban-parks-matter/frontline-parks/parks/414-kathryn-albertson-park |accessdate=December 9, 2018}}

Kristen's Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="River St, W, 1100"| 1100 W River St
{{coord|43.613614

116.213450|name=Kristen's Park}}

| Less than one acre along Pioneer Walk donated in 1980 by Robert J. Gordon and dedicated to Kristen Massman.{{cite web |title=Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda |publisher=Capital City Development Corp. |date=September 11, 2017 |page=20 |url=http://www.ccdcboise.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/09-11-2017-CCDC-SB-Friedman-Presentations-to-the-Board.pdf |accessdate=December 9, 2018}}

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Walnut St, S, 500"| 500 S Walnut St
{{coord|43.6033203

116.1873484|name=Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park}}

| 28 acres formerly known as Municipal Park, renamed in 2016 for Olympic medalist Kristin Armstrong.{{cite news |title=Boise's Municipal Park renamed for Olympian Kristin Armstrong |author=Nicole Blanchard |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 28, 2016}}

Kroeger Park

|

|data-sort-value="Leadville Ave, S, 2919"| 2919 S Leadville Ave
{{coord|43.5759426

116.1915281|name=Kroeger Park}}

| {{frac|3|4}} acres on land donated to the city in 1913 by Theodore and Pauline Kroeger.{{cite news |title=Brief City News: Another Kroeger Gives Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 1, 1913 |page=3}}

Laura Moore Cunningham Arboretum

|

|data-sort-value="Lewis St, E, 1149"| 1149 E Lewis St
{{coord|43.6045379

116.1857548|name=Laura Moore Cunningham Arboretum}}

| 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.{{cite web |title=Laura Moore Cunningham Arboretum |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/laura-moore-cunningham-arboretum/ |accessdate=December 9, 2018}}

Liberty Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Liberty St, N, 520"| 520 N Liberty St
{{coord|43.609469

116.2620577|name=Liberty Park}}

| 10 acres acquired by the city in 1975.{{cite web |title=Liberty Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/liberty-park/ |accessdate=December 9, 2018}}

Magnolia Park

|

|data-sort-value="Bogart Ln, N, 7136"| 7136 N Bogart Ln
{{coord|43.6811484

116.295869|name=Magnolia Park}}

| 7 partially developed acres.{{cite news |title=Boise Parks and Recreation considers adding pond to Magnolia Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 8, 2015}}

Manitou Park

|

|data-sort-value="Manitou Ave, S, 2001"| 2001 S Manitou Ave
{{coord|43.587294

116.2019507|name=Manitou Park}}

| 11 acres acquired by the city in 1977 with funds released through the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.{{cite news |title=Notice of Finding No Significant Effect on the Environment |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 9, 1976 |page=29}}{{cite news |title=Five great spots for picinics |author=Susan Whaley |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 16, 2002 |page=1}}

Marianne Williams Park

|

|data-sort-value="Barber Valley Dr, E, 3451"| 3451 E Barber Valley Dr
{{coord|43.5732806

116.1430426|name=Marianne Williams Park}}

| 70 acres donated by Larry and Marianne Williams in 2005.{{cite news |title=Boise family gives city 70 acres for new park |author=Denise Oshodi & Brad Hem |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 30, 2005}}

Mariposa Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Irving St, W, 9851"| 9851 W Irving St
{{coord|43.614838

116.3078396|name=Mariposa Park}}

|{{frac|7|1|3}} 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.{{cite web |title=City of Boise, Mayor Bieter Dedicate Mariposa Park in West Boise |publisher=City of Boise |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 31, 2019 |url=https://www.cityofboise.org/news/mayor/2019/may/city-of-boise-mayor-bieter-dedicate-mariposa-park-in-west-boise/ |accessdate=June 1, 2019 |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=June 1, 2019}}

McAuley Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Resseguie, E, 1655"| 1655 E Resseguie St
{{coord|43.6263258

116.209265|name=McAuley Park}}

| {{frac|1|4}} acre named in 1912 for city councilor and park enthusiast Ernest H. McAuley,{{cite news |title=Three Parks Named |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 27, 1912 |page=5}} although the property had been known as McAuley Park in 1910 and in 1911.{{cite news |title=Brief Local News |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 5, 1910 |page=8}}{{cite news |title=Lemp Brewery to Come Down Once More |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=November 1, 1911 |page=3}}

Memorial Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="6th St, N, 900"| 900 N 6th St
{{coord|43.6221267

116.196953|name=Memorial Park}}

| 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."{{cite news |title=Council Defers Naming of Park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 9, 1923 |page=7}}

Mesa Reserve

|

|data-sort-value="Ridge Point Way, S, 2061"| 2061 S Ridge Point Way
{{coord|43.5858123

116.1436917|name=Mesa Reserve}}

| 164 undeveloped acres including and adjacent to 30 miles of trails.{{cite web |title=Boise—Tour of the Reserves: Mesa Reserve |publisher=Idaho Conservation League |url=https://www.idahoconservation.org/events/events/boise-tour-reserves-mesa-reserve-2/ |accessdate=December 9, 2018}}{{cite web |title=Mesa Reserve |publisher=Open Space Matters |url=https://www.openspacematters.org/reserves/mesa-reserve/ |accessdate=December 9, 2018}}

Military Reserve

|

|data-sort-value="Mountain Cove Rd, N, 750"| 750 N Mountain Cove Rd
{{coord|43.616384

116.184281|name=Military Reserve}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=It's a Good Deal |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=February 27, 1956 |page=4}}

Milwaukee Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Milwaukee St, N, 3950"| 3950 N Milwaukee St
{{coord|43.6405917

116.2845241|name=Milwaukee Park}}

| 10 acres acquired by the city in 1973. The site hosts West Boise Little League games.{{cite web |title=West Boise Little League |url=https://www.westboiselittleleague.org/ |accessdate=December 12, 2018}}

Molenaar Park

|

|data-sort-value="Maple Grove Rd, S, 2815"| 2815 S Maple Grove Rd
{{coord|43.578406

116.2988867|name=Molenaar Park}}

| 20 acres developed in 2017 on land acquired by the city in 1994 from the family of dairy farmer Jake Molenaar.{{cite news |title=Boise to dedicate new Molenaar Park |author=Steve Bertel |newspaper=KIVI |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 19, 2017 |url=https://www.kivitv.com/news/boise-to-dedicate-new-molenaar-park |accessdate=December 12, 2018}}

Morris Hill Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Roosevelt St, N, 10"| 10 N Roosevelt St
{{coord|43.604915

116.232304|name=Morris Hill Park}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=Important Home Exercise - Reclamation of Desert Lands |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 18, 1877 |page=2}}{{cite news |title=Morris Hill Cemetery |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 5, 1883 |page=3}}{{cite news |title=An Ordinance Establishing "Morris Hill Cemetery" |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 12, 1883 |page=3}}{{cite news |title=Ridenbaugh Water Rights |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=December 28, 1905 |page=3}}

Mountain View Park

|

|data-sort-value="Ustick Rd, W, 7006"| 7006 W Ustick Rd
{{coord|43.6353165

116.2720674|name=Mountain View Park}}

| 8 acres acquired in 1972 from Susie and Bruce Amos and Alice and Max Handley.{{cite web |title=Mountain View Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/mountain-view-park/ |accessdate=December 12, 2018}}

Murgoitio Park Site

|

|data-sort-value="Salt Creek Ct, W, 8051"| 8051 W Salt Creek Ct
{{coord|43.571398

116.280414|name=Murgoitio Park Site}}

| 163 undeveloped acres acquired by the city in 1993 and named for Louie and Rosie Murgoitio.{{cite news |title=Plans for park southwest of Boise on hold |author=Kate Brusse |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=December 4, 2006}}

Noble Reserve

|

|data-sort-value="Shaw Mountain Rd, Five Mile Gulch Trailhead"| Five Mile Gulch Trailhead, Shaw Mountain Rd
{{coord|43.635716

116.101226|name=Noble Reserve}}

| 598 protected acres donated to the city in 2003 by Allen and Billie Dee Noble.{{cite news |title=Couple donates 600 acres in Foothills |author=Brad Hem |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=December 17, 2003}}

Nottingham Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Decatur Dr, N, 5243"| 5243 N Decatur Dr
{{coord|43.6518958

116.3019985|name=Nottingham Park}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=Legal Notices: A Deed, Filed as Instrument No. 873028 |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 6, 1974 |page=38}}{{cite news |title=Legal Notices: Ordinance No. 3690 |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 28, 1975 |page=28}}

Optimist Youth Sports Complex

|

|data-sort-value="Hill Road Pkwy, W, 9889"| 9889 W Hill Road Pkwy
{{coord|43.6895253

116.3092679|name=Optimist Youth Sports Complex}}

| 51 acres of sports fields and other public space at the former site of the Patten Dairy Farm (1952),{{cite news |title=Popular park to more than double in size |author=Liz Wyatt |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=February 10, 2001}} opened by the city and Boise Noon Optimists in 1999.{{cite news |title=Optimist football celebrates anniversary with new home |author=Johnna Espinoza |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 7, 1999}}{{cite web |title=Optimist Youth Football |publisher=Boise Noon Optimists |url=http://www.optimistyouthfootball.com/boise |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Oregon Trail Reserve

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Lake Forest Dr, E, 5000"| 5000 E Lake Forest Dr
{{coord|43.542273

116.110157|name=Oregon Trail Reserve}}

| 77 acres opened in 2000, preserving a segment of the Oregon Trail.{{cite news |title=Reviving the Oregon Trail |author=Tim Woodward |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 24, 2000}} The site includes historic pictographs, wagon ruts, the Beaver Dicks, and the Kelton Ramp.{{cite web |title=Oregon Trail Reserve |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/oregon-trail-reserve/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Owens Park

|

|data-sort-value="39th St, N, 3496"| 3496 N 39th St
{{coord|43.6517897

116.2373109|name=Owens Park}}

| 1 landscaped acre near the Walnut Grove Subdivision (1947), donated to the city in 1975 by developers Paul and Grace Owens.{{cite web |title=Owens Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/owens-park/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}{{cite news |title=Choice Full Acres in Quarter Acre Building Lots |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 28, 1947 |page=12}}

Owyhee Park

|

|data-sort-value="Elder St, E, 3400"| 3400 E Elder St
{{coord|43.574339

116.224302|name=Owyhee Park}}

| 5 landscaped acres acquired by the city in 1975.{{cite web |title=Owyhee Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/owyhee-park/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Parkcenter Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Parkcenter Blvd, E, 385"| 385 E Parkcenter Blvd
{{coord|43.5975839

116.183656|name=Parkcenter Park}}

| 13 landscaped acres donated to the city by Morrison-Knudsen in 1979.{{cite web |title=Parkcenter Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/parkcenter-park/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Pearl Jensen Community Park

|

|data-sort-value="Lake Hazel Rd, W, 9920"| 9920 W Lake Hazel Rd
{{coord|43.546749

116.3080545|name=Pearl Jensen Park Site}}

| {{frac|85|1|2}} undeveloped acres on the former Jensen family farm (66 acres), acquired by the city in 2000.{{cite news |title=Land sold to city for pearl of a park |author=Shannon Lafferty |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=April 20, 2000}}

Peppermint Park

|

|data-sort-value="Sumpter Way, S, 2030"| 2030 S Sumpter Way
{{coord|43.5839114

116.3326931|name=Peppermint Park}}

| 7 landscaped acres in the Peppermint Hills subdivision, acquired by the city in 1995 and dedicated in 2006.{{cite news |title=New park to be dedicated today in Boise |author=Kate Brusse |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=October 27, 2006 |page=5}}

Phillippi Park

|

|data-sort-value="Phillippi St, S, 2299"| 2299 S Phillippi St
{{coord|43.581224

116.250209|name=Phillippi Park}}

| {{frac|8|1|2}} acres purchased in 1971 from Albert and Faye Hooper with funds provided by the Highway Beautification Act. The park opened in 1991.{{cite news |title=Hillcrest residents celebrate additions to Phillippi Park |author=Kate Brusse |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 13, 2006 |page=6}}

Pine Grove Park

|

|data-sort-value="Shoup Ave, W, 8995"| 8995 W Shoup Ave
{{coord|43.598135

116.292969|name=Pine Grove Park}}

| 4 acres reopened in 2013, formerly known as Meikle Park.{{cite news |title=Boise unveils $34 million bond package for parks, fire, police, open space |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 8, 2013}}{{cite news |title=Citations up for off-leash dogs in Boise - Many owners get tickets but continue letting their dogs run free |author=Bethann Stewart |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 14, 2010}}

Pioneer Tot Lot

|

|data-sort-value="Ash St, S, 501"| 501 S Ash St
{{coord|43.614288

116.212444|name=Pioneer Tot Lot}}

| Less than one acre adjacent to Pioneer Walk and part of the River Street Neighborhood Plan of 1974.{{cite news |title=River Street Neighborhood Plan |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 29, 1974 |page=40}}

Platt Gardens

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Eastover Ter, W, 2602"| 2602 W Eastover Ter
{{coord|43.6023555

116.2161483|name=Platt Gardens}}

| Less than 1 acre opened in 1928 as an approach to the Boise Depot and named for Oregon Short Line Railroad manager Howard Platt.{{cite news |title=Station Approach Park Dedication Ceremony Tonight |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 26, 1928 |page=1}} Union Pacific donated the property to the city in 1982.{{cite web |title=Platt Gardens |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/platt-gardens/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Polecat Gulch Reserve

|

|data-sort-value="Collister Dr, N, 6000"| 6000 N Collister Dr
{{coord|43.613793

116.179338|name=Polecat Gulch Reserve}}

| 475 undeveloped acres owned by the city and 360 acres owned by the Bureau of Land Management.{{cite web |title=Polecat Gulch Reserve |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/polecat-gulch-reserve/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}} Polecat Gulch Reserve was created in 2003 with the purchase of 120 acres of the former Blessinger Ranch.{{cite news |title=City buys part of Blessinger ranch in the Foothills |author=Joe Kolman |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 20, 2003}}

Quinn's Pond

|

|data-sort-value="Pleasanton Ave, W, 3150"| 3150 W Pleasanton Ave
{{coord|43.624120

116.232085|name=Quinn's Pond}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=New creek, walking paths will enhance riverfront |author=Cynthia Sewell |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=March 23, 2005 |page=1}}

Redwood Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Shamrock Ave, N, 2675"| 2675 N Shamrock Ave
{{coord|43.629609

116.3276409|name=Redwood Park}}

| 7 landscaped acres purchased from Cloverdale Nursery in 1994.{{cite web |title=Redwood Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/redwood-park/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Rhodes Skate Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Front St, W, 1555"| 1555 W Front St
{{coord|43.6187797

116.2163002|name=Rhodes Skate Park}}

| 1.28 acres dedicated in 1995 and named for Glenn Rhodes.{{cite web |title=Rhodes Skate Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/rhodes-skate-park/ |accessdate=December 13, 2018}}

Robert Noble Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Warm Springs Ave, E, 150"| 150 E Warm Springs Ave
{{coord|43.611266

116.193396|name=Robert Noble Park}}

| {{frac|2|3}} 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.{{cite news |title=Columbian Club Takes Issue with Reed |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=September 11, 1914 |page=10}}{{cite news |title=Women Realize Dream Finally |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=February 17, 1918 |page=4}}

Shoreline Park

|

|data-sort-value="Shoreline Dr, 1375"| 1375 Shoreline Dr
{{coord|43.6142007

116.219887|name=Shoreline Park}}

| {{frac|1|3|4}} acres dedicated in 1974 as the hub of the Boise greenbelt bikeway.{{cite news |title=Shoreline Park to Enhance Greenbelt |author=Tim Woodward |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=April 17, 1974 |page=34}}

Shoshone Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Canal St, W, 2800"| 2800 W Canal St
{{coord|43.577628

116.217355|name=Shoshone Park}}

| {{frac|5|1|2}} acres purchased by the city in 1972 from Max and Lydia Browning.{{cite web |title=Shoshone Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/shoshone-park/ |accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Simplot Sports Complex

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Lake Forest Dr, E, 2437"| 2437 E Lake Forest Dr
{{coord|43.5498472

116.154928|name=Simplot Sports Complex}}

| 161 acres opened in the 1990s.{{cite web |title=Simplot Sports Complex |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/simplot-sports-complex/ |accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Skyline Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Skycliffe Ave, W, 9939"| 9939 W Skycliffe Ave
{{coord|43.6554271

116.3094375|name=Skyline Park}}

| {{frac|1|1|2}} acres deeded to the city by donor Edward A. Johnson, developer of the Skyline Subdivision, in 1974.{{cite news |title=Legal Notices: Ordinance No. 3489 |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=July 28, 1975 |page=27}}

Spaulding Ranch Site

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Cole Rd, N, 3805"| 3805 N Cole Rd
{{coord|43.640291

116.2789227|name=Spaulding Ranch Site}}

| 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.{{cite news |title=Historic |author=Anna Webb |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 25, 2018 |page=5}}

Stack Rock Reserve

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|data-sort-value="Bogus Basin Rd, N, Milepost 13"| Milepost 13, N Bogus Basin Rd
{{coord|43.7365265

116.132184|name=Stack Rock Reserve}}

| 1320 acres near Bogus Basin ski area.{{cite news |title=How to hike to Stack Rock — the scenic lookout high in the Boise Foothills |author=Chadd Cripe |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 19, 2017 |url=https://www.idahostatesman.com/outdoors/playing-outdoors/article157087819.html |accessdate=December 4, 2018}}

Sterling Park

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|data-sort-value="Irving St, W, 9851"| 9851 W Irving St
{{coord|43.614619

116.3062243|name=Sterling Park Site}}

| 8 acres developed in 2018, purchased by the city in 2004 from John and Lynne Sterling.{{cite news |title=Boise opens third dog park |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 24, 2011}}{{cite web |title=Sterling Park Site (Undeveloped) |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/sterling-park-site/ |accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Stewart Gulch Park

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|data-sort-value="Eyrie Way, N, 9070"| 9070 N Eyrie Way
{{coord|43.663940

116.217373|name=Stewart Gulch Park}}

| 5.8 acres, formerly known as Medicine Creek Park, acquired by the city in the 1990s as part of the Medicine Creek Subdivision.{{cite news |title=Boise Parks and Rec seeks input on Stewart Gulch Park improvements |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=August 2, 2011}}

Sue Howell Park

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|date-sort-value="Warm Springs Avenue, E"|E Warm Springs Avenue and Hwy 21
{{coord|43.543475

116.096164|name=Sue Howell Park}}

| 16 undeveloped acres donated to the city in 2018 by Sue and Aaron Howell.{{cite news |title=The 11th Ribbon of Jewels park announced |author=Tommy Simmons |newspaper=Idaho Press |location=Nampa, Idaho |date=December 13, 2018 |page=1}}

Sunset Park

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|data-sort-value="32nd St, N, 2625"| 2625 N 32nd St
{{coord|43.6441464

116.2313899|name=Sunset Park}}

| 10 acres purchased in 1971 from John Fery, Wanek Stein, Paul B. Larsen, Dan Johnson, and Neil Labrum.{{cite web |title=Sunset Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/sunset-park/ |accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Sycamore Park

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|data-sort-value="Braddock Dr, W, 12275"| 12275 W Braddock Dr
{{coord|43.5986339

116.3378057|name=Sycamore Park}}

| 7 acres acquired by the city in 2000 as part of the Edgeview Estates subdivision.{{cite news |title=Meridian P&Z gets look at senior village |author=Kendra Martinez |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=February 23, 2000}}

Taft Kid City

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|data-sort-value="Anderson St, 3722"| 3722 Anderson St
{{coord|43.641366

116.235196|name=Taft Kid City}}

| Less than 1 acre adjacent to Taft Elementary School.{{cite web |title=Taft Kid City |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/taft-kid-city/ |accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Terry Day Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Federal Way, S, 1225"| 1225 S Federal Way
{{coord|43.5930472

116.2077567|name=Terry Day Park}}

| 7 acres donated to the city in 2006 by Pat Day in honor of his wife.{{cite news |title=Man donates 7 acres for park on Boise Bench |author=Kate Brusse |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=December 20, 2006 |page=3}}

Veterans Memorial Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Veterans Memorial Pkwy, 930"| 930 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
{{coord|43.6378593

116.2405253|name=Veterans Memorial Park}}

| 38 acres preserved by the State of Idaho as a memorial park in 1971 and leased by the city in 1997.{{cite web |title=Veterans Memorial Park |publisher=Boise Parks and Recreation |url=https://parks.cityofboise.org/parks-and-facilities/parks/veterans-memorial-park/ |accessdate=December 14, 2018}}

Warm Springs Park

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|data-sort-value="Marden St, S, 250"| 250 S Marden St
{{coord|43.6016983

116.1783548|name=Warm Springs Park}}

| {{frac|19|1|2}} acres of habitat preserved in 2000.{{cite news |title=Boise East End group discusses traffic, growth |author=Shannon Lafferty |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 10, 2000}}

Williams Park

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|data-sort-value="Williams St, W, 201"| 201 W Williams St
{{coord|43.5907308

116.1860007|name=Williams Park}}

|8 acres donated to the city in 1980 by Darrel and Marian Leatham.{{cite web |title=Boise Parks |publisher=Idaho Real Estate Center |url=http://www.idahorealestatecenter.com/boise-parks/ |accessdate=December 8, 2018}}

Willow Lane Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Willow Ln, W, 4623"| 4623 W Willow Ln
{{coord|43.6427183

116.2496562|name=Willow Lane Park}}

| 3 landscaped acres acquired by the city in 1973.{{cite news |title=More People, More Buildings Predicted |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |author=Tim Woodward |location=Boise, Idaho |date=May 10, 1973 |page=11}}

Winstead Park

| 80px

|data-sort-value="Northview St, W, 6150"| 6150 W Northview St
{{coord|43.627948

116.25993|name=Winstead Park}}

| 11 landscaped acres acquired by the city in 1965 and named for Judge Charles E. Winstead, former chairman of the park board.{{cite news |title=25 Boise Parks Cover 900 Acres, Keep Pace with City's Expansion |newspaper=Idaho Statesman |location=Boise, Idaho |date=June 18, 1965 |page=55}}

See also

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References

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Further reading

  • Bowen, Gordon S., [https://books.google.com/books?id=q8qvAAAACAAJ Boise's Parks: A Cause and a Trust] (Bowen, 2002)

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