Boise offers expansive community parks, quiet trails, and family friendly places to take your furry four-legged friends. We’ve generated this list of the best options to give your dogs outdoor off-leash time.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park!
Top 7 Dog Parks in Boise
- Morris Hill Park
- Pine Grove Park
- Esther Simplot Park
- Ann Morrison Park
- Manitou Park
- Cypress Park
- Military Reserve Flood Basin Dog Park
1. Morris Hill Park
10 N Roosevelt St, Boise, ID 83706
- Fenced 1-acre dog area for use sunrise to sunset
- Seasonal doggie drinking fountain available mid-April through mid-October
- Fire hydrants and agility toys, bag dispensers and trash cans available for dog waste
- 2 playgrounds, clean bathrooms, picnic tables
- Gets muddy after rain and snow
2. Pine Grove Park
750 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID 83709
- Large simple dog-run area for use sunrise to sunset
- Covered benches
- Bring your own water
- Park still under construction until 2020
3. Esther Simplot Park
614 N Whitewater Park Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
- Off-leash areas for dogs November 1st-February 28th
- Boise’s newest park on a 55-acre site
- Has ponds, walkways, restrooms, playgrounds
- Limited parking availability; best to go early
4. Ann Morrison Park
1000 S Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
- Off-leash areas for dogs November 1st-February 28th
- Urban, scenic park on 153-acres along the Boise River
- Stay for the gardens, playground, cricket field, bocce courts and more
- Public restrooms located near playground
5. Manitou Park
2001 S Manitou Ave, Boise, ID 83706
- Large, well-kept dog play area
- Off-leash hours are sunrise until 10 am and 4 pm until sunset
- Stream for dogs to play in during summer
- Park restrooms and drinking fountains available
6. Cypress Park
4382 S Tableridge Way, Boise, ID 83716
- Small 7-acre park along the Boise Front
- 1.4 acres available for off-leash play before 10 am and after 4 pm
- Walking path to give your dog some extra exercise
- Restrooms and drinking fountains available
7. Military Reserve Flood Basin Dog Park
Mountain Cove Rd, Boise, ID 83702
- Expansive open space with scenic views, marked trails and a creek
- Offers 10-acre dog park from sunrise to sunset with mutt mitt dispensers and trash cans
- Bring your own water
- Be aware of goat’s-head and broken glass in areas
Worried you’ll be too busy in Boise to give your dog the exercise they need? You can easily hire a local dog walker to show your pooch around town!