Boise splash pads and fountains
Splash pads and spray pads
Ground-level jets kids run through. Bring towels and dry clothes.
- Water
- Splash pad
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- Seasonal restrooms; portable toilet in winter
- Shade
- Some shade — a mix of trees and open lawn
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
- Water
- Spray pad
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- Seasonal restrooms; portable toilet in winter
- Shade
- Some shade — a mix of trees and open lawn
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
- Water
- Splash pad
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- No restrooms at this park
- Shade
- Leafy — lots of mature tree cover
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
Interactive fountains
Fountains designed to be played in, in a larger park or plaza.
- Water
- Interactive fountain
- Hours
- Sunrise–sunset, Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- Heated restrooms, open year-round
- Shade
- Some shade — a mix of trees and open lawn
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
- Water
- Interactive fountain
- Hours
- 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- No restrooms at this park
- Shade
- Leafy — lots of mature tree cover
- Playground
- No playground at this park
Misting stations
Overhead misters that put out a fine spray. No jets, and kids will not get soaked.
- Water
- Misters
- Hours
- Sunrise–sunset, Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- Heated restrooms, open year-round
- Shade
- Some shade — a mix of trees and open lawn
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
- Water
- Misters
- Hours
- Sunrise–sunset, Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- Seasonal restrooms (closed in winter)
- Shade
- Leafy — lots of mature tree cover
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
- Water
- Misters
- Hours
- Sunrise–sunset, Memorial Day–Labor Day
- Restrooms
- Heated restrooms, open year-round
- Shade
- Mostly full sun — pack hats and sunscreen
- Playground
- Yes — toddler and big-kid equipment
Outdoor pools
City-run swimming pools, not splash pads. They have a separate season, hours and admission, listed on the city page for each.
| Park | Area | Shade | Restrooms | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivywild Park | Southeast | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 8.5 |
| Borah Park | Central Bench | Some shade | Seasonal + portable | 7 |
| Fairmont Park | West Bench | Leafy | Seasonal + portable | 7 |
Practical notes
- · Restroom status varies by park and is listed with each one above. Some of these parks have no restroom.
- · Concrete pads get hot in direct sun. Water shoes help.
- · Shade also varies. Several of these parks are rated full sun.
- · Water features are sometimes shut off for repairs. The park's city page lists current alerts.
Common questions
When do Boise splash pads open and close?
Splash pads, spray pads and interactive fountains run from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Daily hours vary by type: splash and spray pads generally run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., fountains and misters sunrise to sunset. Each park above lists its own hours.
Are Boise splash pads free?
Yes. The splash pads, spray pads, misters and interactive fountains in city parks are free and open to the public. City outdoor pools are separate and charge admission.
Which Boise splash pads have restrooms?
Restroom status is listed with each park above. Parks marked year-round have heated buildings that stay open all year; seasonal ones close in the winter, some with a portable toilet as backup. A few of these parks have no restroom at all.
What is the difference between a splash pad and a misting station?
A splash pad or spray pad has ground-level jets that kids run through and get soaked in. A misting station puts out a fine overhead spray that cools the air. Three of Boise's eight water features are misting stations.
Which splash pad works best with a toddler?
Check each listing for toddler playground equipment, shade rating and restroom status. The Parent Score shown with each park is calculated from those factors.