Esther Simplot Park
Parent notes
The swim-friendly ponds with gentle, beach-style edges are the summer draw — pack water shoes and sunscreen, shade is still filling in. No pets in the park or ponds, which many parents appreciate. Quinn's Pond and the whitewater park are next door.
The essentials
- Size
- 56 acres
- Area
- North River
- Type
- Special Use park
- Address
- 3206 W Pleasanton Ave, Boise, ID 83702
- Restrooms
- Heated restrooms, open year-round
- Parking
- Lots along Whitewater Park Blvd, shared with Quinn’s Pond — arrive early on hot weekends
- Shade
- Some shade — a mix of trees and open lawn (672 park trees in the city inventory)
- Reservations
- Picnic shelter/area reservable through the city
Playground
- ✓ Slides
- ✓ Bonded rubber surfacing (stroller & wheelchair friendly)
- ✓ ADA-accessible equipment
- ✓ Newest structure installed 2016