Official source links rechecked 2026-08-10. Details can change, so verify the linked source before leaving.
Best Playgrounds and Splash Pads in Boise: 2026 Guide
Finding a useful Boise park should not require piecing together stale listicles and half-filled map pins. This guide compares eight City of Boise parks using current official venue records, with practical details marked unknown whenever the source does not say.
Water features are seasonal and can close for maintenance. Recheck the linked City of Boise page before leaving.
Quick picks by verified feature
| Need | Place | Why it fits | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessible playground plus splash pad | Molenaar Park | Bonded-rubber playground surfacing, inclusive equipment, and a splash pad beside the playground and restroom | City of Boise |
| Free drop-in spray pad | Borah Park | Free spray pad, play equipment for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, restrooms, and on-site parking | City of Boise |
| Playground plus a large seasonal fountain | Ann Morrison Park | Accessible playground surfacing and an interactive fountain open from Memorial Day through Labor Day | City of Boise |
| Playground and cooling misters | Bowler Park | Bonded-rubber play surface, year-round restrooms, parking, and button-activated misters | City of Boise |
1. Molenaar Park
Location: 2815 S. Maple Grove Road, between Victory and Targee streets.
Molenaar combines a playground for ages 2 to 12 with bonded-rubber surfacing and inclusive equipment, plus a splash pad directly beside the playground and restroom. The water area includes several spouts, fountains, jets, and spray features.
Practical details: Shade: unknown · Restrooms: yes; portable restrooms are provided in winter · Parking: unknown · Park entry fee: unknown
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset. The splash pad is scheduled daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Source: Molenaar Park, City of Boise
2. Borah Park
Location: 801 S. Aurora Drive.
Borah Park has play equipment for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, swings, a wood-chip surface, an outdoor pool, and a separate spray pad north of the pool entrance. The spray pad is free and available on a drop-in basis.
Practical details: Shade: unknown; a small and a reservable large shelter are listed · Restrooms: yes; portable restrooms are provided in winter · Parking: on site · Spray-pad fee: free
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset. The spray pad is scheduled daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pool admission and pool hours are separate and should be checked on the pool page.
Source: Borah Park, City of Boise
3. Ann Morrison Park
Location: 1000 S. Americana Boulevard, along the Boise River.
This 153-acre park offers a playground for ages 2 to 12 with swings and universally accessible bonded-rubber surfacing. Its seasonal interactive fountain includes a 70-foot water tunnel, multiple jets, and seating walls with water features.
Practical details: Shade: unknown · Restrooms: yes; three of five near the playground are open year-round · Parking: on site, including 23 ADA-accessible spaces; no overnight parking · Parking fee: no cost, first come, first served
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset, except lighted ballfields, which may remain open until 11 p.m. The fountain is scheduled from sunrise to sunset, Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Sources: Ann Morrison Park and Boise splash pads and fountains
4. Comba Park
Location: 2995 N. Five Mile Road in West Boise.
Comba Park pairs a playground for ages 2 to 12 on artificial turf with a splash pad containing three ground sprays, a dumping bucket, and a 36-inch orb. The splash pad sits between the playground and the large red barn.
Practical details: Shade: unknown · Restrooms: unknown · Parking: on site · Park and splash-pad fees: unknown
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset. The splash pad is scheduled daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Source: Comba Park, City of Boise
5. Bowler Park
Location: 4403 S. Surprise Way, near Surprise Valley in Southeast Boise.
Bowler has playground equipment for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, an inclusive spinner, and bonded-rubber surfacing. Button-activated mister poles provide a lighter water-play option than a full splash pad.
Practical details: Shade: unknown · Restrooms: yes, open year-round · Parking: on site · Park and mister fees: unknown
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset. The misters are scheduled during those hours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Sources: Bowler Park and Boise splash pads and fountains
6. Camel's Back Park
Location: 1200 W. Heron Street.
Camel's Back offers play areas for ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, swings, and universally accessible bonded-rubber surfacing. It also has open play space, an outdoor gym, tennis courts, and sand volleyball.
Practical details: Shade: unknown; a reservable picnic area is listed · Restrooms: yes, open year-round · Parking: unknown · Park entry fee: unknown
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset. The official page also lists an active trail-improvement project, so check the venue page for any access changes.
Source: Camel's Back Park, City of Boise
7. Julia Davis Park
Location: 670 Julia Davis Drive in central Boise.
Julia Davis Park has a playground for ages 2 to 12 with a wood-chip surface, plus open lawns and Boise River Greenbelt access. It does not appear on the city's current splash-pad and fountain list.
Practical details: Shade: unknown · Restrooms: yes; one restroom at both the Agriculture Pavilion and Celebration Pavilion is open year-round · Parking: park patrons only, with a two-hour weekday limit from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; longer visits to park attractions may require an extended visitor pass · Park entry fee: unknown
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to midnight. Parking restrictions are enforced year-round.
Source: Julia Davis Park, City of Boise
8. Redwood Park
Location: 2675 N. Shamrock Avenue, near Ustick Road in West Boise.
Redwood is a seven-acre neighborhood park with a playground for ages 2 to 12, a wood-chip surface, a walking path, open play areas, and a fishing pond.
Practical details: Shade: unknown · Restrooms: yes, open year-round · Parking: small on-site lot · Park entry fee: unknown
Before you go: The park is open sunrise to sunset. Dogs may be off leash only from sunrise to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to sunset, which may matter when choosing a quieter play window.
Source: Redwood Park, City of Boise
How these places were selected
Every venue exists within Boise city limits and has a current City of Boise record confirming a playground. Water-feature schedules come from the city's venue pages and seasonal splash-pad directory. Reviews and map listings were not used to fill missing practical details. Shade, fees, parking, and restrooms remain unknown wherever the official source is silent.
Planning another kind of outing? Use this repeatable system for finding free things to do with kids this weekend.
Find more nearby play options
TotLotter can help families search for parks, playgrounds, splash pads, trails, and indoor play by location, ZIP code, or city. Photos, reviews, hours, and amenity details are available when a listing includes them. The app is free and does not require an account.