Discovery Park
Parent notes
Meridian's biggest and newest regional park, and the one that stretches furthest across ages: a toddler structure and mild splash pad at one end, zip lines and a climbing wall in the middle, then a skatepark, sand volleyball and a WiFi shelter aimed at teenagers. A separate sand-and-water area lets kids dig and work hand pumps, so pack a change of clothes. The bike park, pump track and skatepark all close when the weather turns wet.
The essentials
- Size
- About 64 acres
- Type
- Regional park · established 2019
- Address
- 2121 E. Lake Hazel Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
- Restrooms
- Restroom and concession building, wheelchair accessible. Open year-round per city policy; doors lock automatically at park closing.
- Parking
- Off-street parking (four mapped lots)
- Water play
- Splash pad — A milder pad pitched at younger children, plus a separate sand-and-water area with channels and hand pumps. Typically runs Memorial Day to Labor Day.
- Shelters
- Green shelter seats up to 250, red up to 150; unreserved shelters are free first-come. The Teen Area shelter has WiFi.
- Dogs
- Discovery Dog Park, a fenced off-leash area
Playground
- Toddler play structure
- Dual zip lines
- Roller slides
- Climbing wall
- Sand and water play area
Common questions about Discovery Park
Does Discovery Park have a restroom?
Yes. Restroom and concession building, wheelchair accessible. Unlike most Boise parks, Meridian's park policy is that restrooms stay open year-round, locking automatically at park closing time.
Does Discovery Park have a playground?
Yes. It includes toddler play structure, dual zip lines, roller slides, climbing wall, sand and water play area.
Does Discovery Park have a splash pad?
Yes. A milder pad pitched at younger children, plus a separate sand-and-water area with channels and hand pumps. Typically runs Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Can you reserve a picnic shelter at Discovery Park?
Green shelter seats up to 250, red up to 150; unreserved shelters are free first-come. The Teen Area shelter has WiFi. Bookings and current fees are handled on the City of Meridian's reservation pages.
How big is Discovery Park?
Discovery Park is about 64 acres, classified by the City of Meridian as a regional park, established in 2019. It is at 2121 E. Lake Hazel Rd, Meridian, ID 83642.
Parks near Discovery Park
The closest other parks, by straight-line distance.