Boise Parks

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

500 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712 · 32.1 acres · North River

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park in Boise, Idaho
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Parent notes

A shady 28 acres on the Boise River near the East End. Reservable picnic areas make it a birthday-party staple, and heated restrooms are open year-round.

The essentials

Size
32.1 acres
Area
North River
Type
Special Use park
Address
500 S Walnut St, Boise, ID 83712
Restrooms
Heated restrooms, open year-round
Parking
Lots along Walnut St
Shade
Leafy: lots of mature tree cover (242 park trees in the city inventory)
Reservations
Picnic shelter/area reservable through the city

Playground

  • Equipment for toddlers (2–5) and big kids (5–12)
  • Slides, swings, track ride / zipline
  • Engineered wood fiber surfacing
  • Newest structure installed 1999

Courts

  • 4 bocce courts (reservable, oyster shell, newest 2009)

Common questions about Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

Does Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park have a restroom?

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

Does Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park have a playground?

Yes. Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park has equipment for both toddlers (ages 2–5) and big kids (ages 5–12), including slides, swings, track ride / zipline. The surfacing is engineered wood fiber. The newest structure was installed in 1999.

Is there shade at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park?

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park is rated leafy, meaning dense mature tree cover. The city tree inventory lists 242 trees in the park.

Where do you park at Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park?

Lots along Walnut St.

How big is Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park?

Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park is 32.1 acres. It is classified by the city as a special use park and is located in the North River area of Boise at 500 S Walnut St.

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

Parks near Kristin Armstrong Municipal Park

The closest other parks, by straight-line distance. See all parks in North & NW Boise.