7 Top Dog Parks In Boise

BOISE, ID — With our recent heat, early mornings and late evenings are the best time for both humans and dogs to get out of the house. The Boise edition of Patch.com turned to rover.com and the site's blog on where local owners take their pooches.

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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 (not really an issue at present)

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

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

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