Molenaar Park
Parent notes
One of West Boise's most complete newer parks: splash pad, 2021 playground, skate park, pond, walking loop and a fully fenced dog off-leash area so the family dog gets a turn too.
The essentials
- Size
- 19.6 acres
- Area
- West Bench
- Type
- Community park
- Address
- 2815 S Maple Grove Rd, Boise, ID 83709
- Restrooms
- Seasonal restrooms; portable toilet in winter
- Parking
- Lot off S Maple Grove Rd
- Shade
- Some shade: a mix of trees and open lawn (234 park trees in the city inventory)
- Water play
- Splash pad: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open now, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
Playground
- Equipment for toddlers (2–5) and big kids (5–12)
- Merry-go-round / spinner, net climber, slides, swings, track ride / zipline
- Bonded rubber surfacing (stroller & wheelchair friendly)
- ADA-accessible equipment
- Newest structure installed 2021
Courts
- 2 volleyball courts (sand, newest 2025)
Common questions about Molenaar Park
Does Molenaar Park have a restroom?
Molenaar Park has a restroom that is open in the warm months. The building is winterized for the cold months, but the city leaves a portable toilet on site.
Does Molenaar Park have a playground?
Yes. Molenaar Park has equipment for both toddlers (ages 2–5) and big kids (ages 5–12), including merry-go-round / spinner, net climber, slides, swings, track ride / zipline. The surfacing is bonded rubber, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly. The newest structure was installed in 2021.
Does Molenaar Park have a splash pad?
Molenaar Park has a splash pad, free to use. It runs 10 a.m.–8 p.m. daily through the Memorial Day to Labor Day season. Open now, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
Is there shade at Molenaar Park?
Molenaar Park has some shade, a mix of trees and open lawn. The city tree inventory lists 234 trees in the park.
Where do you park at Molenaar Park?
Lot off S Maple Grove Rd.
How big is Molenaar Park?
Molenaar Park is 19.6 acres. It is classified by the city as a community park and is located in the West Bench area of Boise at 2815 S Maple Grove Rd.
Parks near Molenaar Park
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