Parks in West Boise
Best with kids in West Boise
The highest Parent Scores in this part of town — the score weighs playground equipment, tree cover, open grass and restrooms.
- 1 Peppermint Park Next to Pepper Ridge Elementary: a bonded-rubber playground, first-come shelter and tennis, pickleball and basketball courts.
- 2 Hobble Creek Park West Boise workhorse next to the West YMCA: a 2020 playground, a pickleball complex, a 0.58-mile loop path ideal for scooters and balance bikes, and three covered shelters.
- 3 Molenaar Park One of West Boise's most complete newer parks: splash pad, 2021 playground, skate park, pond, walking loop and a fully fenced dog off-leash area so the family dog gets a turn too.
- 4 Winstead Park Popular Bench park with a walking path, tennis courts and playground under established trees — sports teams use the open fields most evenings.
- 5 Cottonwood Park West Boise neighborhood stop with a 2019 playground on bonded rubber (Ten Spin spinner) and a year-round restroom — a reliable winter option.
All 21 parks in West Boise
Ranked by Parent Score. 249 acres of park land in total.
| # | Park | Shade | Restrooms | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peppermint Park | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 8.5 |
| 2 | Hobble Creek Park | Some shade | Year-round | 8.3 |
| 3 | Molenaar Park | Some shade | Seasonal + portable | 8.3 |
| 4 | Winstead Park | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 8 |
| 5 | Cottonwood Park | Some shade | Year-round | 7.5 |
| 6 | Florence Park | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 7.5 |
| 7 | Jullion Park | Leafy | Seasonal only | 7.5 |
| 8 | Sycamore Park | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 7.5 |
| 9 | Charles F. McDevitt Youth Sports Complex | Some shade | Seasonal + portable | 7.3 |
| 10 | Redwood Park | Some shade | Year-round | 7.3 |
| 11 | Fairmont Park | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 7 |
| 12 | Skyline Park | Leafy | None | 7 |
| 13 | DeMeyer Park | Some shade | Seasonal + portable | 6.5 |
| 14 | Comba Park | Leafy | None | 6.3 |
| 15 | Hewett Park | Some shade | None | 6.3 |
| 16 | Pine Grove Park | Some shade | Seasonal only | 6 |
| 17 | Mountain View Park | Some shade | Seasonal only | 5.8 |
| 18 | Nottingham Park | Leafy | None | 5.3 |
| 19 | Mariposa Park | Some shade | Seasonal + portable | 4 |
| 20 | Milwaukee Park | Full sun | Seasonal only | |
| 21 | Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve | Full sun | Year-round |
Common questions
How many parks are there in West Boise?
The City of Boise lists 21 parks in West Boise, covering about 249 acres. 18 of them have playground equipment.
Which park in West Boise is best with young kids?
Peppermint Park has the highest Parent Score in West Boise at 8.5 out of 10, based on its playground, tree cover, open grass and restrooms. The full ranking for the area is above.
Which parks in West Boise have restrooms open in winter?
4 of the 21 parks in West Boise have heated restrooms that stay open year-round: Hobble Creek Park, Cottonwood Park, Redwood Park, Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.
Are there splash pads in West Boise?
3 parks in West Boise have water play: Molenaar Park, Fairmont Park, Comba Park. Water features run Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Which parks in West Boise have the most shade?
9 parks are rated leafy in West Boise, meaning dense mature tree cover measured from the city tree inventory: Peppermint Park, Winstead Park, Florence Park, Jullion Park, Sycamore Park, Fairmont Park, Skyline Park, Comba Park and others.