Boise Parks

Peppermint Park

11855 W Peppermint Dr, Boise, ID 83709 · 7 acres · West Bench

Parent notes

Next to Pepper Ridge Elementary: a bonded-rubber playground, first-come shelter and tennis, pickleball and basketball courts.

The essentials

Size
7 acres
Area
West Bench
Type
Neighborhood park
Address
11855 W Peppermint Dr, Boise, ID 83709
Restrooms
Seasonal restrooms; portable toilet in winter
Parking
On-street parking
Shade
Leafy: lots of mature tree cover (144 park trees in the city inventory)

Playground

  • Equipment for toddlers (2–5) and big kids (5–12)
  • Slides, swings
  • Rubber tile surfacing (stroller & wheelchair friendly)
  • ADA-accessible equipment
  • Newest structure installed 2013

Courts

  • 2 tennis courts (reservable, lined for pickleball, concrete, newest 2012)
  • 1 basketball court (concrete, newest 2013)

Common questions about Peppermint Park

Does Peppermint Park have a restroom?

Peppermint 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 Peppermint Park have a playground?

Yes. Peppermint Park has equipment for both toddlers (ages 2–5) and big kids (ages 5–12), including slides, swings. The surfacing is rubber tile, which is stroller and wheelchair friendly. The newest structure was installed in 2013.

Is there shade at Peppermint Park?

Peppermint Park is rated leafy, meaning dense mature tree cover. The city tree inventory lists 144 trees in the park.

Where do you park at Peppermint Park?

On-street parking.

How big is Peppermint Park?

Peppermint Park is 7 acres. It is classified by the city as a neighborhood park and is located in the West Bench area of Boise at 11855 W Peppermint Dr.

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

Parks near Peppermint Park

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