Boise Parks

Cottonwood Park

4350 N Colonial Park Way, Boise, ID 83713 · 8.1 acres · West Bench

Cottonwood Park in Boise, Idaho
Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Parent notes

West Boise neighborhood stop with a 2019 playground on bonded rubber (Ten Spin spinner) and a year-round restroom, a reliable winter option.

The essentials

Size
8.1 acres
Area
West Bench
Type
Neighborhood park
Address
4350 N Colonial Park Way, Boise, ID 83713
Restrooms
Heated restrooms, open year-round
Parking
Small lot on the west side
Shade
Some shade: a mix of trees and open lawn (118 park trees in the city inventory)

Playground

  • Equipment for big kids (5–12)
  • Merry-go-round / spinner, slides, swings, track ride / zipline
  • Bonded rubber surfacing (stroller & wheelchair friendly)
  • ADA-accessible equipment
  • Newest structure installed 2019

Courts

  • 2 basketball courts (concrete, newest 1996)

Common questions about Cottonwood Park

Does Cottonwood Park have a restroom?

Yes. Cottonwood Park has a heated restroom building that stays open year-round, including through the winter.

Does Cottonwood Park have a playground?

Yes. Cottonwood Park has equipment for big kids (ages 5–12), including merry-go-round / spinner, slides, swings, track ride / zipline. The surfacing is bonded rubber, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly. The newest structure was installed in 2019.

Is there shade at Cottonwood Park?

Cottonwood Park has some shade, a mix of trees and open lawn. The city tree inventory lists 118 trees in the park.

Where do you park at Cottonwood Park?

Small lot on the west side.

How big is Cottonwood Park?

Cottonwood Park is 8.1 acres. It is classified by the city as a neighborhood park and is located in the West Bench area of Boise at 4350 N Colonial Park Way.

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

Parks near Cottonwood Park

The closest other parks, by straight-line distance. See all parks in West Boise.