Welcome

Boise Parks & Recreation enhances the quality of life in Boise by providing safe, healthy recreational opportunities for children and adults. The Department is responsible for maintaining more than 100 parks, 135 miles of Foothills trails, 22 miles of Greenbelt pathways, hundreds of acres of open space, Zoo Boise, Warm Springs Golf Course, six outdoor pools, Idaho IceWorld, Fort Boise Community Center and many other amenities.  We offer art, drama and dance classes, fitness and martial arts programs, mountain biking instruction, nature tours, environmental education, special events and other programs. Boise Parks & Recreation serves hundreds of low-income youth at three school-based community centers and a mobile recreation van program that travels to parks, schools and refugee apartment complexes throughout the city.

Sincerely,

James R. Hall, Director
Boise Parks & Recreation
bpr@cityofboise.org

Boise Parks & Recreation Mission
Boise Parks & Recreation’s mission is to enhance Boise’s quality of life by working in partnership with the community to foster and support citizen well being and healthy community environments.

Boise Parks & Recreation Organizational Chart
Organizational Chart

Boise Parks & Recreation supports Idaho Recreation and Park Association which is dedicated to the promotion, development, and improvement of each member through education, certification, networking and professional services such as media representation and publications.