Julia Davis Park
Parent notes
You can stack a whole day here: Zoo Boise, the Rose Garden, the bandshell and the Boise River all live inside the park, with the best mature shade in town. Year-round restrooms make it a reliable winter outing too.
Upcoming here
- Sep 11–13 Art in the Park City of Boise →
- Sat, Oct 3 See Spot Walk City of Boise →
The essentials
- Size
- 90.4 acres
- Area
- North River
- Type
- Regional park
- Address
- 700 N Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
- Restrooms
- Heated restrooms, open year-round
- Parking
- Several lots along Julia Davis Drive inside the park; fills during zoo hours and events
- Fencing
- Partly fenced. A fence rings most of the playground, but a few sides open onto the park paths, so watch the gaps.
- Shade
- Leafy: lots of mature tree cover (929 park trees in the city inventory)
- Reservations
- Picnic shelter/area reservable through the city
Playground
- Equipment for toddlers (2–5)
- Slides, swings
- Engineered wood fiber surfacing
- Newest structure installed 1996
Courts
- 16 horseshoe pits (sand, newest 1990)
- 6 tennis courts (reservable, concrete, newest 2007)
- 2 bocce courts (newest 2010)
Common questions about Julia Davis Park
Does Julia Davis Park have a restroom?
Yes. Julia Davis Park has a heated restroom building that stays open year-round, including through the winter.
Does Julia Davis Park have a playground?
Yes. Julia Davis Park has equipment for toddlers (ages 2–5), including slides, swings. The surfacing is engineered wood fiber. The newest structure was installed in 1996.
Is there shade at Julia Davis Park?
Julia Davis Park is rated leafy, meaning dense mature tree cover. The city tree inventory lists 929 trees in the park.
Where do you park at Julia Davis Park?
Several lots along Julia Davis Drive inside the park; fills during zoo hours and events.
Is the playground at Julia Davis Park fenced?
Mostly. A fence rings most of the playground, but a few sides open onto the park paths, so watch the gaps. Fencing isn't in the city's data, so this is parent-verified (Boise With Kids).
How big is Julia Davis Park?
Julia Davis Park is 90.4 acres. It is classified by the city as a regional park and is located in the North River area of Boise at 700 N Capitol Blvd.
Parks near Julia Davis Park
The closest other parks, by straight-line distance. See all parks in North & NW Boise.