Borah Park
Parent notes
A summer trifecta: outdoor pool, drop-in spray pad (10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day) and a playground, plus a community garden and picnic shelters.
The essentials
- Size
- 11.4 acres
- Area
- Central Bench
- Type
- Community park
- Address
- 801 S Aurora Dr, Boise, ID 83709
- Restrooms
- Seasonal restrooms; portable toilet in winter
- Parking
- Lot near the pool off Aurora Dr
- Shade
- Some shade: a mix of trees and open lawn (100 park trees in the city inventory)
- Water play
- Spray pad: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open now, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Reservations
- Picnic shelter/area reservable through the city
Playground
- Equipment for toddlers (2–5) and big kids (5–12)
- Slides, swings
- Engineered wood fiber surfacing
- Newest structure installed 2007
Common questions about Borah Park
Does Borah Park have a restroom?
Borah Park has a restroom that is open in the warm months. The building is winterized for the cold months, but the city leaves a portable toilet on site.
Does Borah Park have a playground?
Yes. Borah Park has equipment for both toddlers (ages 2–5) and big kids (ages 5–12), including slides, swings. The surfacing is engineered wood fiber. The newest structure was installed in 2007.
Does Borah Park have a splash pad?
Borah Park has a spray pad, free to use. It runs 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily through the Memorial Day to Labor Day season. Open now, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
Does Borah Park have a swimming pool?
Yes. Borah Park has a city-run outdoor pool. Its season, hours and admission are listed on the City of Boise page for the park.
Is there shade at Borah Park?
Borah Park has some shade, a mix of trees and open lawn. The city tree inventory lists 100 trees in the park.
Where do you park at Borah Park?
Lot near the pool off Aurora Dr.
How big is Borah Park?
Borah Park is 11.4 acres. It is classified by the city as a community park and is located in the Central Bench area of Boise at 801 S Aurora Dr.
Parks near Borah Park
The closest other parks, by straight-line distance. See all parks in Central Bench.