Bowler Park

4401S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716 · 24.6 acres · Southeast

Parent notes

A newer (2021) playground plus button-activated misters for hot days, a fenced dog off-leash area, disc golf and year-round restrooms in Southeast Boise near Surprise Valley.

The essentials

Size: 24.6 acres
Area: Southeast
Type: Community park
Address: 4401S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716
Restrooms: Heated restrooms, open year-round
Parking: Pull-in parking along the park’s internal loop road
Shade: Mostly full sun — pack hats and sunscreen (39 park trees in the city inventory)
Water play: Misters — Sunrise–sunset, Memorial Day–Labor Day

Playground

✓ Equipment for toddlers (2–5) and big kids (5–12)
✓ Merry-go-round / spinner, slides
✓ Bonded rubber surfacing (stroller & wheelchair friendly)
✓ ADA-accessible equipment
✓ Newest structure installed 2021

For the city's official write-up and any current alerts, see the Bowler Park page at Boise Parks and Recreation.

4401S Surprise Way, Boise, ID 83716 — view on Google Maps

Parent Score

6/10

Playground3.5/3.5
Tree cover0/2.5
Open grass & room to run0/1.5
Restrooms1.5/1.5
Bonus features (Splash pad / water, Picnic shelter, Sport courts & fields)+1/1

How good a visit is with kids — playground, tree cover and grass count most; water, shelters and trails are bonuses; parking never counts against a park. Methodology.

Everything here

Playground
Misters
Restrooms
Picnic shelter
Dog off-leash area
Bocce
Disc golf
Outdoor gym
Skate park

See on the full map Official city page